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class="article_lists veyron-alphabet-section "> <h2>A</h2> <ul class="article_lists-column"> <li><a href="/surgery/abdominal-hysterectomy">Abdominal hysterectomy</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/abdominal-surgery-for-crohns-disease">Abdominal Surgery for Crohn's disease</a></li><li><a href="/abdominoplasty">Abdominoplasty</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/abscess-incision-and-drainage">Abscess incision and drainage</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/acl-reconstruction">ACL reconstruction</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/adeno-tonsillectomy-child">Adeno-tonsillectomy (child)</a></li><li><a href="/adenoidectomy">Adenoidectomy</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/anaesthetics-overview">Anaesthetics (overview)</a></li><li><a href="/angiogram">Angiogram</a></li><li><a href="/angioplasty">Angioplasty</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/ankle-arthrodesis">Ankle arthrodesis</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/ankle-fracture-surgery">Ankle fracture surgery</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/anterior-repair">Anterior repair</a></li><li><a href="/aortic-valve-replacement">Aortic valve replacement</a></li><li><a href="/appendicectomy">Appendectomy</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/arthroscopic-release-of-frozen-shoulder">Arthroscopic release of frozen shoulder</a></li><li><a href="/arthroscopy">Arthroscopy</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/arthroscopy-of-the-ankle">Arthroscopy of the ankle</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/arthroscopy-of-the-elbow">Arthroscopy of the elbow</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/arthroscopy-of-the-knee">Arthroscopy of the knee</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/arthroscopy-of-the-shoulder">Arthroscopy of the shoulder</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/arthroscopy-of-the-wrist">Arthroscopy of the wrist</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/assisted-vaginal-delivery-antenatal-use">Assisted vaginal delivery (antenatal use)</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/axillary-node-clearance">Axillary node clearance</a></li> </ul> </section><section id="B" class="article_lists veyron-alphabet-section "> <h2>B</h2> <ul class="article_lists-column"> <li><a href="/guide-to-bariatric-surgery">Bariatric surgery guide</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/bilateral-vasectomy">Bilateral vasectomy</a></li><li><a href="/biopsy">Biopsy</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/bladder-neck-incision">Bladder-neck incision</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/blepharoplasty">Blepharoplasty</a></li><li><a href="/blood-testing">Blood testing</a></li><li><a href="/breast-augmentation-breast-implants">Breast implants (breast augmentation)</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/breast-reconstruction-with-abdominal-tissue-flap">Breast reconstruction with abdominal tissue flap</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/breast-reconstruction-with-an-implant-or-tissue-expander">Breast reconstruction with an implant or tissue expander</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/breast-reconstruction-with-latissimus-dorsi-flap">Breast reconstruction with latissimus dorsi flap</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/breast-reduction">Breast reduction</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/breast-uplift">Breast uplift</a></li><li><a href="/bronchoscopy">Bronchoscopy</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/bunion-surgery">Bunion surgery</a></li> </ul> </section><section id="C" class="article_lists veyron-alphabet-section "> <h2>C</h2> <ul class="article_lists-column"> <li><a href="/calcium-blood-test">Calcium blood test</a></li><li><a href="/cardiac-catheterisation">Cardiac catheterisation</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/carpal-tunnel-release">Carpal tunnel release</a></li><li><a href="/cataract-surgery">Cataract surgery</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/cervical-laminectomy">Cervical laminectomy</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/chest-wall-perforator-flap-breast-reconstruction">Chest wall perforator flap breast reconstruction</a></li><li><a href="/cholecystectomy">Cholecystectomy</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/cholecystectomy-and-exploration-of-the-bile-duct">Cholecystectomy and exploration of the bile duct</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/surgery-for-cholesteatoma">Cholesteatoma surgery</a></li><li><a href="/circumcision">Circumcision</a></li><li><a href="/clinical-trials">Clinical trials</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/closure-of-loop-colostomy">Closure of loop colostomy</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/closure-of-loop-ileostomy">Closure of loop ileostomy</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/colon-resection-for-colon-cancer">Colon resection for colon cancer</a></li><li><a href="/colonoscopy">Colonoscopy</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/colonoscopy-child">Colonoscopy (child)</a></li><li><a href="/colostomy">Colostomy</a></li><li><a href="/colposcopy">Colposcopy</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/corneal-transplant-surgery">Corneal transplant surgery</a></li><li><a href="/coronary-angiogram">Coronary angiogram</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/coronary-artery-bypass-graft">Coronary artery bypass graft</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/correcting-a-squint">Correcting a squint (adult)</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/correcting-a-squint-child">Correcting a squint (child)</a></li><li><a href="/cosmetic-procedures">Cosmetic procedures</a></li><li><a href="/guide-to-cosmetic-surgery">Cosmetic surgery</a></li><li><a href="/ct-scan">CT scan</a></li> </ul> </section><section id="D" class="article_lists veyron-alphabet-section "> <h2>D</h2> <ul class="article_lists-column"> <li><a href="/surgery/surgery-for-de-quervains-disease">De Quervain Disease</a></li><li><a href="/dental-bridge">Dental bridge</a></li><li><a href="/dental-fillings">Dental fillings</a></li><li><a href="/guide-to-dental-procedures">Dental procedures (guide)</a></li><li><a href="/diabetes-screening-tests">Diabetes screening tests</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/dupuytrens-fasciectomy">Dupuytren's fasciectomy</a></li> </ul> </section><section id="E" class="article_lists veyron-alphabet-section "> <h2>E</h2> <ul class="article_lists-column"> <li><a href="/surgery/elective-caesarean-section">Elective caesarean section</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/elective-splenectomy">Elective splenectomy</a></li><li><a href="/electrocardiogram-ecg">Electrocardiogram (ECG)</a></li><li><a href="/electroencephalogram-eeg">Electroencephalogram (EEG)</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/endometrial-biopsy">Endometrial biopsy</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/endoscopic-sinus-surgery">Endoscopic sinus surgery</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/endoscopic-ultrasound">Endoscopic ultrasound</a></li><li><a href="/endoscopy">Endoscopy</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/endovenous-ablation">Endovenous ablation</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/entropion-and-ectropion-repair">Entropion and ectropion repair</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/epidural-anaesthetic">Epidural anaesthetic</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/epidural-injection-for-chronic-pain-relief">Epidural injection for chronic pain relief</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/epigastric-hernia-repair-adult">Epigastric hernia repair (adult)</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/epigastric-hernia-repair-child">Epigastric hernia repair (child)</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/excision-biopsy-of-a-breast-lump">Excision biopsy of a breast lump</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/excision-of-a-ganglion">Excision of a ganglion</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/external-cardioversion">External cardioversion</a></li><li><a href="/eye-tests">Eye tests</a></li> </ul> </section><section id="F" class="article_lists veyron-alphabet-section "> <h2>F</h2> <ul class="article_lists-column"> <li><a href="/facelift">Facelift</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/facet-joint-injection">Facet joint injection</a></li><li><a href="/tubal-ligation">Female sterilisation</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/femoral-hernia-repair">Femoral hernia repair</a></li><li><a href="/dental-fillings">Fillings (dental)</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/flexible-cystoscopy-female">Flexible cystoscopy (female)</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/flexible-cystoscopy-male">Flexible cystoscopy (male)</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/flexible-sigmoidoscopy">Flexible sigmoidoscopy</a></li> </ul> </section><section id="G" class="article_lists veyron-alphabet-section "> <h2>G</h2> <ul class="article_lists-column"> <li><a href="/gastric-sleeve-surgery">Gastric sleeve surgery</a></li><li><a href="/gastroscopy">Gastroscopy</a></li><li><a href="/gender-affirming-surgery">Gender affirming surgery</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/general-anaesthetic-child">General anaesthetic (child)</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/glaucoma-surgery">Glaucoma surgery</a></li><li><a href="/grommets">Grommets</a></li><li><a href="/guide-to-cosmetic-surgery">Guide to cosmetic surgery</a></li><li><a href="/guide-to-dental-procedures">Guide to dental procedures</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/gynaecomastia-surgery">Gynaecomastia surgery</a></li> </ul> </section><section id="H" class="article_lists veyron-alphabet-section "> <h2>H</h2> <ul class="article_lists-column"> <li><a href="/haemorrhoidectomy">Haemorrhoidectomy</a></li><li><a href="/hair-transplant">Hair transplant</a></li><li><a href="/hearing-test">Hearing tests</a></li><li><a href="/heart-surgery">Heart surgery</a></li><li><a href="/heart-transplants">Heart transplants</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/hydrocele-repair-child">Hydrocele repair (child)</a></li><li><a href="/hysterectomy">Hysterectomy</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/abdominal-hysterectomy">Hysterectomy (abdominal)</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/laparoscopic-hysterectomy">Hysterectomy (laparoscopic)</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/vaginal-hysterectomy">Hysterectomy (vaginal)</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/hysteroscopic-endometrial-resection">Hysteroscopic endometrial ablation</a></li><li><a href="/hysteroscopy">Hysteroscopy</a></li> </ul> </section><section id="I" class="article_lists veyron-alphabet-section "> <h2>I</h2> <ul class="article_lists-column"> <li><a href="/implantable-cardioverter-defibrillators">ICD</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/imaging-assisted-wide-local-excision">Imaging-assisted wide local excision</a></li><li><a href="/implantable-cardioverter-defibrillators">Implantable cardioverter defibrillators</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/surgery-for-ingrowing-toenail-adult">Ingrown toenail (surgery)</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/inguinal-hernia-repair-child">Inguinal hernia repair (child)</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/injection-or-banding-of-haemorrhoids">Injection or banding of haemorrhoids</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/inserting-a-gastric-balloon">Inserting a gastric balloon</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/inserting-a-pacemaker">Inserting a pacemaker</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/inserting-a-primary-gastrostomy-device-child">Inserting a primary gastrostomy device (child)</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/inserting-an-internal-cardioverter-defibrillator">Inserting an internal cardioverter defibrillator</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/inserting-an-iucd">Inserting an IUCD</a></li><li><a href="/iron-infusion">Iron Infusion</a></li> </ul> </section><section id="K" class="article_lists veyron-alphabet-section "> <h2>K</h2> <ul class="article_lists-column"> <li><a href="/kidney-transplants">Kidney transplants</a></li><li><a href="/knee-replacement">Knee replacement</a></li> </ul> </section><section id="L" class="article_lists veyron-alphabet-section "> <h2>L</h2> <ul class="article_lists-column"> <li><a href="/laminectomy">Laminectomy</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/laparoscopic-cholecystectomy">Laparoscopic cholecystectomy</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/laparoscopic-hellers-cardiomyotomy">Laparoscopic Heller's cardiomyotomy</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/laparoscopic-hysterectomy">Laparoscopic hysterectomy</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/laparoscopic-incisional-hernia-repair">Laparoscopic incisional hernia repair</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/laparoscopic-inguinal-hernia-repair-tapp">Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair (TAPP)</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/laparoscopic-inguinal-hernia-repair-tep">Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair (TEP)</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/laparoscopic-nissen-fundoplication">Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/laparoscopic-oophorectomy">Laparoscopic oophorectomy</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/laparoscopic-radical-prostatectomy">Laparoscopic radical prostatectomy</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/laparoscopic-sterilisation">Laparoscopic sterilisation</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/laparoscopic-subtotal-hysterectomy">Laparoscopic subtotal hysterectomy</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/laparoscopy-and-dye-test">Laparoscopy and dye test</a></li><li><a href="/laparotomy">Laparotomy</a></li><li><a href="/laryngectomy">Laryngectomy</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/laryngoscopy">Laryngoscopy</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/lasik-surgery">LASIK surgery</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/lateral-internal-sphincterotomy">Lateral internal sphincterotomy</a></li><li><a href="/liposuction">Liposuction</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/liver-biopsy">Liver biopsy</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/lower-limb-angiogram-and-angioplasty-radiology">Lower limb angiogram and angioplasty (radiology)</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/lumbar-laminectomy">Lumbar laminectomy</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/lumbar-microdiscectomy">Lumbar microdiscectomy</a></li><li><a href="/lumbar-puncture">Lumbar puncture</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/lung-biopsy">Lung biopsy</a></li> </ul> </section><section id="M" class="article_lists veyron-alphabet-section "> <h2>M</h2> <ul class="article_lists-column"> <li><a href="/magnetic-resonance-imaging-mri">Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/male-mastectomy">Male mastectomy</a></li><li><a href="/mammography">Mammography</a></li><li><a href="/mastectomy-breast-cancer-treatment-prevention">Mastectomy — breast cancer treatment or prevention</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/maxillary-le-fort-1-osteotomy">Maxillary Le Fort 1 osteotomy</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/microdochectomy">Microdochectomy</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/mitral-valve-surgery">Mitral valve surgery</a></li><li><a href="/magnetic-resonance-imaging-mri">MRI</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/myringoplasty">Myringoplasty</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/myringoplasty-child">Myringoplasty (child)</a></li> </ul> </section><section id="N" class="article_lists veyron-alphabet-section "> <h2>N</h2> <ul class="article_lists-column"> <li><a href="/surgery/nephrostomy">Nephrostomy</a></li> </ul> </section><section id="O" class="article_lists veyron-alphabet-section "> <h2>O</h2> <ul class="article_lists-column"> <li><a href="/oophorectomy">Oophorectomy</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/open-cholecystectomy">Open cholecystectomy</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/open-incisional-hernia-repair">Open incisional hernia repair</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/open-inguinal-hernia-repair-female">Open inguinal hernia repair (female)</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/open-inguinal-hernia-repair-male">Open inguinal hernia repair (male)</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/open-tmj-surgery">Open TMJ surgery</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/orchidopexy-for-a-palpable-testicle-child">Orchidopexy for a palpable testicle (child)</a></li><li><a href="/organ-transplants">Organ transplants</a></li><li><a href="/orthodontic-treatments">Orthodontic treatments</a></li><li><a href="/oophorectomy">Ovariectomy</a></li> </ul> </section><section id="P" class="article_lists veyron-alphabet-section "> <h2>P</h2> <ul class="article_lists-column"> <li><a href="/surgery/pain-relief-after-surgery">Pain relief after surgery</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/paracentesis">Paracentesis</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/parathyroidectomy">Parathyroidectomy</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/paraumbilical-and-umbilical-hernia-repair">Paraumbilical and umbilical hernia repair</a></li><li><a href="/peg-tube-placement">PEG tube placement</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/percutaneous-coronary-intervention">Percutaneous coronary intervention</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/peripheral-nerve-block-lower-limb">Peripheral nerve block (lower limb)</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/peripheral-nerve-block-upper-limb">Peripheral nerve block (upper limb)</a></li><li><a href="/pet-scan">Pet scan</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/pinnaplasty-adult">Pinnaplasty (adult)</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/pinnaplasty-child">Pinnaplasty (child)</a></li><li><a href="/pet-scan">Positron emission tomography(Pet scan)</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/posterior-repair">Posterior repair</a></li><li><a href="/preparing-for-surgery">Preparing for surgery</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/primary-anti-reflux-surgery-fundoplication">Primary anti-reflux surgery (fundoplication)</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/ptosis-surgery">Ptosis surgery (adult)</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/punch-biopsy-of-a-skin-lesion">Punch Biopsy of a Skin Lesion</a></li><li><a href="/surgery/pyloromyotomy">Pyloromyotomy</a></li> </ul> </section><section id="R" class="article_lists veyron-alphabet-section "> <h2>R</h2> <ul class="article_lists-column"> <li><a href="/surgery/radio-frequency-endometrial-ablation">Radio-frequency endometrial ablation</a></li><li><a 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