A thrombectomy is a surgical procedure to remove a thrombus, or blood clot, in an artery. A doctor may use it to treat some strokes. The procedure helps restore blood flow to the brain. Other names ...

An electrophysiology (EP) procedure helps doctors evaluate the electrical activity of the heart, facilitating the diagnosis of arrhythmias and other rhythm changes. During an EP procedure, doctors may ...

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) procedures help diagnose and treat pancreatic or bile duct blockages. ERCP combines the benefits of gastrointestinal endoscopy and X-rays.

Considered the gold standard for colon cancer screening, a colonoscopy is a minimally invasive procedure to assess and treat issues in the large intestine, including the colon and rectum. The doctor ...

The transoral incisionless fundoplication, or TIF, procedure is a relatively mild surgical technique. It was developed to treat a particular medical condition called gastroesophageal reflux disease ...

Sometimes a baby is born with certain types of congenital heart problems. In these cases, a type of open heart surgery called the Fontan procedure is done as the final part of a series of surgeries ...

Supraglottoplasty is a procedure usually performed on children to treat laryngomalacia — a condition that obstructs a person’s airway. It may also be performed on adults and is usually regarded as a ...