Directory Listings
1. Biomet Hip Replacement
Biomet offers information about options for hip joint replacement, knee joint replacement or shoulder joint replacement.
Site: www.biomet.com
2. Surface Hippy
A Patient to Patient Guide about Hip Resurfacing. The FDA approved the BHR in May 2006 and it is an alternative to a total hip replacement for younger, active people.
Site: www.surfacehippy.info
4. Heart Disease and Cypher Stents
Website providing information on a new stent device to help prevent reblocking of the arteries after treatment.
Site: www.cypherusa.com
5. Appendicitis
Offers in-depth information specifically focused on the risks and benefits of MIP for appendectomy.
Site: www.appendixinfo.com
6. Bariatric Surgery
Site offering information on bariatric surgery such as costs, risks. Also has a bariatric directory and a locator for bariatric surgery centers.
Site: www.ebariatricsurgery.com
8. Colon Cancer Surgery
Offers in-depth information specifically focused on the risks and benefits of MIP for colon treatments.
Site: www.colonsurgeryinfo.com
9. Gastric Banding
Get the latest information about gastric banding procedures, including information on the LAP-BAND(R) procedure.
Site: www.lapband.com
11. Hysterectomy Surgery
Offers in-depth information specifically focused on the risks and benefits of MIP for hysterectomy.
Site: www.hysterectomyoptions.com
16. Minimally Invasive Surgery
Information about the benefits and risks of minimally invasive abdominal surgery and other procedures from Ethicon Endo-Surgery.
Site: www.mipinfo.com
18. Ventral Hernia Surgery
Offers in-depth information specifically focused on the risks and benefits of MIP for ventral hernia repair.
Site: www.herniaoptions.com