Education for Patients at UPMC

As a patient or caregiver, you are an important part of the health care team. UPMC supports your health education by providing information about many health conditions and topics.

Health Library

See the full list of Health Library topics to learn ways to help manage your health.

The following videos are examples of common surgeries and procedures at UPMC:

• Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch.
• Bronchoscopy.
• CABG.
• Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery.
• Cervical Spine Surgery.
• Cholecystectomy Surgery.
• Colonoscopy.
• Colposcopy.
• Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP).
• Endoscopic Sinus Surgery.
• Endoscopy (Upper GI).
• Epidural Steroid Injection.
• Excisional Breast Biopsy.
• Hernia Repair Surgery.
• Hip Replacement.
• Hysterectomy.
• Knee Arthroscopy.
• Knee Replacement.
• Hysteroscopy.
• Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP).
• Septoplasty.
• Shoulder Arthroscopy Surgery.
• Sleep Study.
• Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP).

Browse our entire Health Library to learn more about preparing for surgery.

Cancer Education

Access cancer education from UPMC Hillman Cancer Centers.