While most scheduled surgeries do proceed as planned, same-day cancellations for surgeries and other procedures are fairly ...

A new study suggests outcomes for major surgery are improved when patients receive one-on-one prehabilitation care prior to ...

Surgery can be a daunting experience for many, whether it’s your first time or you’re familiar with the process. Being prepared and understanding what to expect ahead of time can alleviate stress and ...

While We Build Hope honors individual journeys, it fuels a broader strategy: Operation 100, Operation Smile's plan to bring essential surgical care closer to home by strengthening district hospitals ...

Intuitive Surgical just went through a big drawdown, but if history is any guide, that will open up the next bull run for the ...

Brain surgery recovery involves a hospital stay, follow-up monitoring, and rehabilitation. Your type of procedure will affect what to expect for each of these stages, as well as risks to be aware of.

Blood loss is one of many situations that can cause anemia. Surgery involves blood loss. If you have anemia and undergo surgery, you may be at risk for serious complications. Anemia is a condition in ...

Some types of neck surgery include cervical discectomy, cervical fusion, cervical disc replacement, and laminectomy. These procedures address a variety of conditions affecting the top part of the ...

Robotic surgery for bladder cancer speeds recovery, reduces pain, and improves quality of life. It also significantly reduces risks such as blood clots and can preserve functions like sexual health.

Bypass surgery is a type of open-heart surgery. Surgeons may use several different types of bypass surgeries to repair or replace the heart. Open-heart surgery is an operation where surgeons repair or ...

Considering plastic surgery can feel overwhelming, but it’s also an exciting opportunity to look and feel your best. Because these procedures are elective, many patients don’t get all the information ...

June 6, 2012— -- Montefiore Hospital in New York voluntarily suspended its live donor organ transplant program after a woman who was trying to donate a kidney to a relative died during an ...