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Common Laparoscopic Surgeries

A doctor and patient discuss a laparoscopy

Since laparoscopic procedures generally provide faster healing, less scarring, and a decreased chance of infection, there are several ways that laparoscopic surgery has become quite common.

What is Diagnostic Laparoscopy?

A doctor prepares for a diagnostic laparoscopy

Laparoscopic procedures use a long, slender tube with a light and camera on the tip. Diagnostic laparoscopy can be helpful when other imaging technology, such as an ultrasound, is not as effective as necessary.

Laparoscopy and Women’s Health

A doctor discusses the ways laparoscopy can help womens health

While laparoscopic surgery, treatment, and diagnostics have been a boon to many areas of medicine, they have been particularly useful for women’s health. Here are some specific ways it can help.

What is Laparoscopy?

Doctors perform laparoscopy

Laparoscopy is a surgical and sometimes diagnostic procedure performed through minimally invasive methods. Here is what you should know about it.

Muscular Dystrophy Causes

A doctor discusses the causes of muscular dystrophy

Muscular dystrophy is a group of genetic diseases that cause damage and weakness to your muscles over time. Read on for a look at the causes, risk factors, and prevention for this disease.

Muscular Dystrophy Treatments

A muscular dystrophy specialist

Unfortunately, there is currently no cure for muscular dystrophy. However, there are several different treatment options that can help to prevent or reduce some of the symptoms of this disease.