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This is an information resource designed to help you understand the nature of a medical condition and the surgical procedure most commonly used to treat it.

Our hope is that we will help you to:

• gain a better understanding of your medical condition,
• know your treatment options,
• understand the risks of surgery - as well as the risk should you decide not to have the treatment your doctor recommends.
• You should also know what to expect on the day of surgery
• and know how to care of yourself during recovery.

This site is available in order to answer common questions and to help you make an educated and careful decision about your treatment. If you have any questions about your medical condition or the surgical procedure presented on this site - the person to ask is your doctor.

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