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Surgery
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Aaron's Tracheostomy Page 
 This site provides information about tracheotomy, which is "a surgical procedure that [makes] an incision into the trachea (windpipe) ... [to form] a temporary or permanent opening which is called a tracheostomy." Discusses the surgical procedure, tracheostomy care, parenting a child with a tracheostomy, and more. Includes message boards and an e-mail list. From a nurse whose son lived with a tracheostomy for four years. http://www.tracheostomy.com Topics: Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated Jun 23, 2006 American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA): Patient Education
This site provides information for patients on anesthesia, including "the relief of pain and total care of the surgical patient before, during and after surgery." Features brochures on subjects such as types of anesthesia, anesthesia for children and seniors, anesthesia for childbirth, and interactions between anesthesia and herbal medicine; video clips on subjects such as sleep apnea and office-based surgery; and slide shows. http://www.asahq.org/patientEducation.htm Topics: Drugs & Medications by Type, Health, Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated Jan 27, 2004 Bypass Surgery, Coronary Artery
Questions and answers about the procedure that "reroutes, or 'bypasses,' blood around clogged arteries to improve blood flow and oxygen to the heart." Includes links to related information about the heart, chest pain, strokes, and angioplasty. From the American Heart Association. http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4484&_loopback=1 Topics: Medical Treatments & Devices, The Human Body Last updated May 6, 2007 Cesarean Section: A Brief History
An illustrated history of this surgical birth process from ancient times to the 20th century. Includes a bibliography. The material is taken from a brochure that accompanied a 1993 exhibit at the National Library of Medicine. Produced by the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/exhibition/cesarean/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Families, Health & Medical Disciplines, Medical Treatments & Devices, Reproductive and Sexual Health, Women's Health Last updated Aug 22, 2008 Civil War Battlefield Medicine
Information about battlefield medicine in "a time before the doctors even knew about bacteriology and were ignorant of what caused disease." Provides common Civil War medical terms, a look at Civil War dentistry, medical history for Civil War generals, details about surgery and amputations, and related documents. Includes a bibliography and statistics. From eHistory. http://ehistory.osu.edu/uscw/features/medicine/cwsurgeon/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Health, Health & Medical Disciplines, Medical Treatments & Devices, Military, Statistics, United States History, Wars & Conflicts Last updated May 19, 2009 Clinical Statement: Summary Recommendations for LASIK
"These are summary recommendations, based on expert opinion and consensus, for practices that promote the patient's best interests and safety in performing (laser assisted in-situ keratomileusis) LASIK surgery." Addresses training, marketing, and patient selection, examination, and education. From the American Academy of Ophthalmology. http://one.aao.org/CE/PracticeGuidelines/ClinicalStatements_Content.aspx?cid=1d8a8b79-4952-4140-9680-50bd53da3f55 Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Medical Treatments & Devices, The Human Body Last updated May 8, 2008 Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
This fact sheet describes this heart surgery procedure, with details about what to expect before, during, and after the surgery. From the Texas Heart Institute. http://texasheart.org/HIC/Topics/Proced/cab.cfm Topics: Health, Medical Treatments & Devices, The Human Body Last updated Jan 11, 2007 Discovery Health
This Discovery Channel site features current health news, a section on diseases and conditions, encyclopedias on diseases, injuries, surgery, and medical tests, and links to further references such as MEDLINE, a medical dictionary, and clinical trials. Find articles by physicians about health topics and calculators for calories burned by activity, basal metabolic rate, blood alcohol content, body mass index, cost of smoking, and heart rate. http://health.discovery.com/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Drugs, Drugs & Medications by Type, Health, Medical Treatments & Devices, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated May 19, 2005 Epilepsy Foundation
This site provides comprehensive information on epilepsy: treatment, medications, surgery, diet, nerve stimulation, seizure recognition, partial seizures, safety, driving, finances, employment and law, and insurance. Search by audience: adults, parents, women, seniors, teens, teachers, police/law enforcement, babysitters, and legal system. Chat and discussion forums are available as well as links to services, news, research, and advocacy. Searchable. Some information available in Spanish. http://www.epilepsyfoundation.org/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Medical Treatments & Devices, Senior Health Last updated Jun 5, 2003 The Eye Digest
The goal of this site is "is to provide objective information to the public about LASIK surgery. ... In addition to a general overview of LASIK surgery, we are posting review articles written by 'The Eye Digest' editors. These articles are comprehensive peer-reviewed and evidence-based treatise on several issues associated with LASIK." Also includes videos and graphs and charts. From the University of Illinois Eye & Ear Infirmary. http://www.agingeye.net/lasik/lasik.php Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Medical Treatments & Devices, The Human Body Last updated May 8, 2008 Health Resources: Neurosurgery://On-Call
Two medical organizations provide information about neurological diseases and conditions at both the lay and professional levels. The site has an image database, a cybermuseum, links to neuroscience Web sites, a glossary, a worldwide directory of neurosurgeons, and current news. It explains the training and certification process that neurosurgeons must complete. This is a useful site for those with neurological disease. http://www.neurosurgery.org/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated Jan 11, 2003 Heart Health
An overview of heart disease in adults and children. Includes information on cardiac diseases, procedures and surgeries, diagnostic tests, drugs, and prevention; illustrations and animations; news; and more. From iVillage Total Health, which provides "physician-edited health information." http://yourtotalhealth.ivillage.com/heart-health Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Medical Treatments & Devices, The Human Body Last updated Aug 19, 2008 Herbal Supplements: What to Know Before You Buy
"Herbal products have active ingredients that can affect how your body functions, in the same way that over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription drugs can." This site helps you "determine whether they're for you, and educate yourself about any products you intend to use." Also includes links to information about herbal supplements and drug interactions, herbal supplement labeling and regulation, and herbal supplements and surgery. From the Mayo Clinic. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/herbal-supplements/SA00044 Topics: Drugs, Drugs & Medications by Type, Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated Jul 13, 2007 Ingersoll Gender Center
This Washington state nonprofit center offers "a full range of services to gender dysphoric clients such as referrals to therapists, support and peer counseling pertaining to issues of daily living, changes in lifestyle, preparation for surgery, and post-operative care." The site includes a list of events and happenings in the Puget Sound Region of Washington, information on breast self-examinations for transsexuals, a list of recommended books, and a directory of support groups. http://www.ingersollcenter.org/ Topics: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, Medical Treatments & Devices, Society & Social Science, The Human Body Last updated Mar 30, 2005 Intersex Society of North America (ISNA)
This society "is devoted to systemic change to end shame, secrecy, and unwanted genital surgeries for people born with an anatomy that someone decided is not standard for male or female." The site contains a FAQ, news, bibliographies, and related links. Some material available in Spanish. Searchable. http://www.isna.org/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated Mar 31, 2005 LASIK Eye Surgery
Answers to frequently asked questions about LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis), "a surgical procedure intended to reduce a person's dependency on glasses or contact lenses." Includes information on possible risks, finding a doctor, and what to know before, during, and after surgery. Also features a list of FDA-approved lasers and a glossary of related terms. From the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Center for Devices and Radiological Health. http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/ProductsandMedicalProcedures/SurgeryandLifeSupport/LASIK/default.htm Topics: Medical Treatments & Devices, The Human Body Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Light Speed
Companion site to an episode of the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) Innovation program that "tells the story of fiber optics -- the intricate system of glass and light that carries enormous amounts of information around the world." Features a timeline of fiber optics, a feature on fiber optics and remote surgery, a video clip, and the show transcript. http://www.pbs.org/wnet/innovation/episode7.html Topics: Medical Treatments & Devices, Physics, Technology Last updated Jul 27, 2005 Medical Antiques.Com
"An index of articles, photos, and research about medical antiques. Also discussed are the techniques of collecting the artifacts and sets associated with surgery instruments, leeching, bloodletting, drugs, and other aspects of medical science prior to 1900." Aside from the author's wanted list, this site also contains noncommercial and educational materials. Compiled by an anesthesiologist and collector of medical antiquities. http://www.medicalantiques.com Topics: Arts and Humanities, Collectors & Collecting, Home & Housing, Medical Treatments & Devices, Photograph Collections Last updated Jul 20, 2004 MedlinePlus: Interactive Health Tutorials
"Using animated graphics each tutorial explains a procedure or condition in easy-to-read language. You can also listen to the tutorial." Includes tutorials on diseases and conditions, tests and diagnostic procedures, surgery and treatment procedures, and prevention and wellness. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorial.html Topics: Health, Health, Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated Jun 19, 2004 MedlinePlus: Laser Eye Surgery
Collection of links to documents about laser eye surgery (also called keratectomy, LASIK, LTK, and PRK), which "reshapes the cornea, the clear front part of the eye. This changes its focusing power." Provides overviews, news, photos, tutorials, glossaries, and links about specific topics such as costs, expectations and complications, and clinical trials. From the National Library of Medicine (NLM) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/lasereyesurgery.html Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Medical Treatments & Devices, The Human Body Last updated May 8, 2008 MedlinePlus: Videos of Surgical Procedures
This site offers hour-long videos of operations performed in U.S. hospitals since January 2004. The procedures include orthopedic, cardiac, gynecologic, and weight loss surgeries, and tonsillectomy and lung cancer operations. "Please note that you cannot send in questions by email, though the webcast may say that you can, because you are not seeing these videos live." Includes transcripts of the programs. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/surgeryvideos.html Topics: Cancer, Film, Movies, & Video, Medical Treatments & Devices, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Apr 5, 2005 National Museum of Health and Medicine
"Established during the Civil War as the Army Medical Museum, this museum served as a center for the collection of specimens for research in military medicine and surgery." Today it houses such "anatifacts" as President Garfield's vertebrae (complete with his assassin's bullet), the evolution of the microscope, and early medical instruments. Features ongoing and past online exhibits as well as a browsable guide to the museum's historical, anatomical, and neuroanatomical collections. Searchable. Includes general information about the museum. http://nmhm.washingtondc.museum/ Topics: Health, Health, Health & Medical Disciplines, Medical Treatments & Devices, Military, Museums, Museums by Place: United States Last updated Oct 6, 2003 Open Heart
"Through hands-on activities, you'll learn how the heart works, how the heart gets into trouble, what can be done to rescue it, and what you can do to keep your heart healthy." Topics covered include anatomy, diseases and diagnostic tools, hospital procedures and careers, and disease prevention. Activities let you assemble the heart, do mock diagnosis and treatment, or observe a virtual surgery. Includes a glossary. From the Columbus Medical Association Foundation. http://www.cosi.org/files/Flash/openHeart/heart.html Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Medical Treatments & Devices, The Human Body Last updated Jun 18, 2006 Opening Doors: Contemporary African American Academic Surgeons
This presentation highlights "four contemporary pioneer African American surgeons and educators who exemplify excellence in their fields." It also includes background about black pioneers in academic surgery, brief profiles of other black surgeons, and history of African Americans in medicine. From the U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM). http://www.nlm.nih.gov/exhibition/aframsurgeons/ Topics: Black Resources, Medical Treatments & Devices, Notable People Last updated Jan 13, 2009 Otolaryngic Gerontology (Issues of Aging)
Provides general information on illnesses "common later in life," including those affecting the ears (earwax, itchy ears, decreased hearing, tinnitus); nose (aging rhinitis, bloody nose, allergic rhinitis); and throat (sore throat, cough). From the Division of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, San Diego. http://drdavidson.ucsd.edu/Portals/0/Aging/ Topics: Health & Medical Disciplines, Medical Treatments & Devices, Senior Health Last updated Jun 6, 2008 Partners of the Heart
This companion to the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) "American Experience" program of the same title describes the collaboration between Alfred Blalock, a white surgeon, and Vivien Thomas, an African American with a high school education, in the 1944 creation of a heart surgery procedure that would save the lives of thousands of "blue babies." Includes a transcript; information about topics including "race relations, civil rights, segregation, [and] medical advances"; and a resource guide for teachers. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/partners/ Topics: Black Resources, Education, K-12 Education, Medical Treatments & Devices, Social Issues, The Human Body Last updated Feb 2, 2005 Snoring and Sleep Apnea
This brief overview explains the difference between snoring and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS), and outlines treatments for OSAS (CPAP, LAUP, Somnoplasty, and UPPP). From the Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, Irvine. http://www.ent.uci.edu/pubarea-entdo-snore.html Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated Nov 14, 2006 UCLA Neurosurgery: Diseases and Disorders
Directory of neurological diseases and disorders treated at UCLA's hospital. Browse by condition (adult, pediatric, brain, spine) or individual disease. Each entry includes general information, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. From the Department of Surgery, University of California, Los Angeles. http://neurosurgery.ucla.edu/body.cfm?id=15&oTopID=15 Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Medical Treatments & Devices, The Human Body Last updated Jan 19, 2009 |
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