"Just as surgical residents often master different parts of an operation at different rates, this work illustrates the promise of developing autonomous robotic systems in a similarly modular and ...

University of Iowa Health Care added three new surgical robots, expanding robotic surgery capacity by an estimated one thousand operations per year and effectively doubling the current capacity. UIHC ...

Smoking before surgery can increase your risk of post-operative complications and slow the healing process. That said, 2019 research suggests that the longer you go without smoking beforehand, the ...

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 ...

Nose surgery for breathing can help to correct structural issues that disrupt airway function. There are several types of nose surgery that can help a person breathe better, including septoplasty and ...

Today's world is moving towards minimally invasive surgical techniques in every medical field. The concept of minimally invasive surgery is gaining importance, particularly in the field of ENT and ...

In Hollywood, the pressure to look flawless can be relentless, and for many celebrities, plastic surgery has felt like a ...

Surgical drains are tubes inserted into the soft tissue of your breast after surgery to help drain excess fluids that build up inside your body. This fluid is normal and fills the space where breast ...

It’s normal to have anxiety about cataract surgery—and even postpone scheduling the procedure out of fear. But it shouldn’t be that way. Dr. Jeff Dello Russo, an ophthalmologist at Dello Russo Laser ...

Biologic drugs have made it easier to manage Crohn's disease, but surgery is still sometimes needed. Almost half of people with Crohn's will need surgery within 10 years after their diagnosis, even if ...

The outpatient Bend Surgery Center has expanded its operations to allow for overnight stays by partnering with Summit Health and Bend Transitional Care. The partnership captures non-acute care ...

Credit: Getty Images Preventing sepsis after surgery should include screening before the surgery, close monitoring after surgery, and teaching patients how to recognize the signs of sepsis. Our ...