Conditions and Treatments

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At Cooper University Health Care, our specialists use the latest research, advanced technologies, and evidence‑based care to diagnose and treat a full range of conditions. Search below to explore conditions and treatment options, learn what to expect, and discover how Cooper’s compassionate, experienced teams are here to support you every step of the way.

Glossary AZ
Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band (LAGB)

A laparoscopic adjustable gastric band (LAGB) is an implantable medical device that restricts the amount of food a person can eat.

LARIAT Procedure

The LARIAT procedure uses a minimally invasive catheter procedure to close the left atrial appendage (LAA) in the heart to treat patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib), a type of heart rhythm disorder that affects the electrical system, or wiring of the heart muscle.

Laryngeal Cancer

Laryngeal cancer is a form of head and neck cancer in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the larynx (the voice box).

Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy (LITT)

When facing a diagnosis such as a brain tumor, epilepsy, or vascular abnormalities in the brain, selecting the most appropriate treatment is a critical step in your care journey.

Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)

Tennis elbow – the medical term is lateral epicondylitis – is a type of tendinitis in which there is swelling of the tendons that bend your wrist backward away from your palm. Tendons are tough cords of tissue that connect muscles to bones.

Leg Pain (Claudication)

Leg artery disease (peripheral arterial disease or PAD) can cause discomfort or pain in your legs when you walk, and which goes away when you rest. 

Leukemia and Myelodysplastic Syndrome

Leukemia is a cancer of the body’s blood-forming tissues, such as bone marrow. The type of leukemia is determined by the kind of cell affected and the rate at which the disease progresses. Leukemia can progress quickly (acute) or slowly over time (chronic).

Ligament Injuries to the Knee

Ligaments are dense, fibrous bands of tissue that connect bones to other bones to form a joint and provide stability and strength to the joint.

Lipid Disorder

The medical term for high blood cholesterol and triglycerides is lipid disorder. Such a disorder occurs when you have too many fatty substances in your blood. These substances include cholesterol and triglycerides.
 

Liver Cancer

Our South Jersey liver cancer care team uses specialized techniques to diagnose liver cancers as early as possible, when treatments are most effective.

Low Back Pain

Lower back pain is discomfort or stiffness localized in the area between the bottom of the rib cage and the top of the legs, often caused by muscle strain, injury, or underlying medical conditions.

Lumpectomy

Lumpectomy is the surgical removal of the breast lump and some of the tissue around it.