Trust & transparency
Advertising policy
We disclose commercial relationships and do not accept advertising that would compromise clinical independence.
What we accept
This site is a patient-education property affiliated with Hospital CYNTAR. We do not sell display advertising, run pharmaceutical ads, or accept paid placements from device manufacturers.
Sponsored content
We do not publish sponsored articles. Any commercial relationship affecting a page is disclosed at the top of that page.
Referrals
Consultation requests submitted through this site may be routed to Hospital CYNTAR's surgical program. This relationship is disclosed on the network transparency page.
Last reviewed: July 2026