TopMed Magazine
Bilingual informational guides to understand common procedures, prepare for a medical visit, and find specialists in the TopMed directory.
Educational content
Each guide summarizes what the procedure is, when it may be considered, preparation, recovery, risks, and FAQs without replacing medical evaluation.
6 guides
General information about gallbladder removal through small incisions and a camera.
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Educational guide to gallbladder removal through a conventional abdominal incision.
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Information about laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery for selected cases.
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Responsible overview of one-sided open inguinal hernia repair with mesh.
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Guide to umbilical hernia repair with mesh using a laparoscopic approach.
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Information about open umbilical hernia repair using reinforcing material.
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Educational guide to nose and septum surgery with functional and sometimes aesthetic goals.
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Information about septum and nose correction combined with turbinate management.
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Guide to removal of tonsils and, when appropriate, adenoids.
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Guide to endoscopic visualization of the bladder and ureter for diagnostic evaluation.
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Information about ureteroscopy and Double-J stent management for temporary urinary drainage.
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Educational guide to endoscopic fragmentation of urinary stones with laser.
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Information about arthroscopic evaluation of one knee in selected cases.
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Guide to arthroscopic evaluation of one shoulder to review internal injuries.
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General information about total knee arthroplasty with a standard primary prosthesis.
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Educational guide to total hip arthroplasty for advanced joint damage.
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Information about bunion correction in one foot when medically indicated.
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Educational information about abdominal contour surgery for selected cases.
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Responsible guide to body contouring with fat removal in selected areas.
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General information about breast augmentation with implants or other specialist-indicated techniques.
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Educational guide to buttock augmentation with techniques selected after individual evaluation.
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Information about calf augmentation for selected aesthetic or reconstructive cases.
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