A gynecologist may use the term cervical dysplasia to describe this condition. The typical pelvic laparoscopy involves a small (1/2- to 3/4-inch) incision in the belly button or lower abdomen. A ...

One of the affected parents who identified herself simply as Abosede, the mother of a four-year-old Alamin, told our correspondent that she discovered an incision on his stomach on March 2.

The same is true after surgery. An increase in pain near your incision, after several days of the pain getting slowly better, would certainly raise red flags, as would pain that cannot be controlled.

How do dermatologists diagnose squamous cell skin cancer? When you see a board-certified dermatologist for a spot that might be skin cancer, your dermatologist will examine your skin carefully. If ...

The surgery is called minimally invasive because it uses a smaller cut (incision) than a traditional open repair. This may lead to easier and faster recovery from surgery. The heart has four valves.