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LINX Procedure
LINX™ is a flexible ring of small magnets placed around the LES during a minimally invasive surgical procedure.
Laminectomy
If you are experiencing back pain so severe that it interferes with your quality of life and you and your physician have exhausted other medical treatments that have proven ineffective, you may be a candidate for a laminectomy.
Laparoscopic & Robotic Radical Prostatectomy
A laparoscopic prostatectomy is a less invasive prostate cancer treatment that urologists at Jefferson can offer patients suffering from prostate cancer in the Philadelphia area.
Laparoscopic Gastrectomy
Unlike traditional stomach surgery, this procedure utilizes a series of small incisions to remove the cancerous part of the stomach.
Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
Sleeve gastrectomy resects the portion of the stomach that makes ghrelin, a hormone that signals hunger to the brain.
Laryngeal Electromyography
Laryngeal electromyography is an in-office test that provides diagnostic information about the neuromuscular function of the vocal cords.
Laryngoscopy with Biopsy
A laryngoscopy with biopsy is one of many in the work-up and treatment of head and neck cancers at Jefferson.
Laryngotracheal Reconstruction
Laryngotracheal reconstruction is a type of surgery for patients with a narrowed airway. Reconstruction is done with a graft of the patient's own tissue.
Laser Assisted Uvuloplasty
To control snoring or mild forms of sleep apnea, laser-assisted uvuloplasty can be performed to remove the uvula and surrounding tissue to open the airway behind the palate.
Laser Hair Removal
Our permanent solution uses specific wavelengths of light that are the optimum for absorption by the melanin pigmentation in hair yet at the same time minimizes any damage to the skin.
Laser Skin Resurfacing
While you should always be mindful to protect your skin when you're in the sun to prevent this type of damage, today there are several new procedures to help remove these effects as well as scars from acne or other skin injuries.
Le Fort Osteotomy
When an abnormally positioned jaw is giving rise to malocclusion problems (a misalignment of teeth), Le Fort osteotomy is often recommended.
Light Therapy
Light therapy is a method used to treat sleep disorders, seasonal affective disorder (SAD), circadian rhythm disorders, depression and other conditions.
Linear Accelerator
Linear accelerator (LINAC) machines have been proven to be a safe, effective treatment option for patients with inoperable brain tumors in dangerous locations, such as the optic nerve and brain stem.
Liquid Biopsy of Solid Tumors
Researchers at Jefferson's Medical Oncology Associates at the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center have pioneered and implemented new tools to monitor a patient's cancer in real time through a simple blood test.
Liver Dialysis
Today, there is an option to prolong your life during the search for a new liver — liver dialysis.
Liver Resection
For individuals diagnosed with liver cancer, this treatment option offers the best chance for long-term survival or cure.
Liver Surgery
The "bloodless" liver resection technique is improving patients' odds of survival and cutting recovery time in half.
Liver Transplant
Cirrhosis, hepatitis and cancer are just some of the conditions that may result in the need for a liver transplant.
Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure
If your gynecologist finds cervical or vaginal problems during a pelvic exam or your Pap test is abnormal, a LEEP may be recommended.
Lower GI Series
Your physician may order a lower GI series to obtain detailed X-ray images of your large intestine to detect abnormalities that might explain symptoms indicative of digestive disease, such as abdominal pain, bleeding or chronic diarrhea.
Lumpectomy
Lumpectomy entails the removal of cancerous tissue while sparing the rest of breast. Our team of oncologists, surgeons, pathologists and other breast cancer specialists may determine that a lumpectomy is a viable option to treat your breast cancer.