What you need to know about your operation or test

This information can help you decide whether an operation or test is right for you. You can find out how it is done, how it can help, what the risks are, and what happens afterwards.

BMJ BestTreatments have weighed up evidence from hundreds of studies on operations and tests to find out how well they work and what can go wrong. If the operation or test you are looking for is not on the list below, try looking in the section on conditions and treatments.

To view the BMJ BestTreatments Operations & Tests page please click here