In baseball, the words “Tommy John surgery” are uttered every day. And with a rash of injuries sidelining stars around the league, we are hearing the phrase more than ever. The number of injuries to ...

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 ...

Cataracts are a clouding of the lens of the eye. Cataract surgery removes the clouded lens to restore vision. In some cases, secondary cataracts may develop after this procedure. During cataract ...

Abstract: Medical robotics is an evolving field with a 30-year history. While most research and commercial activity has focused on adults, there has been some work in pediatrics. This paper presents ...

A shoulder arthrogram is a technique that uses contrast dye to identify specific shoulder injuries. It’s used in X-rays, CT scans, or MRI scans to highlight areas of soft tissue damage. It’s very ...

In our increasingly anti-trans environment, it can be difficult to find affirming, inclusive information related to gender-affirming care. But if you know people who have had top surgery or have ever ...

Small studies suggest that breast removal surgery improves transgender teenagers’ well-being, but data is sparse. Some state leaders oppose such procedures for minors. By Azeen Ghorayshi Michael, 17, ...

Treatment for patients with recurrent ovarian cancer has been mainly based on systemic therapy. The role of secondary cytoreductive surgery is unclear. We randomly assigned patients with recurrent ...

Keyhole surgery is a technique that allows the surgeon to perform a procedure inside the body through a small incision in the skin. Some people refer to keyhole surgery as laparoscopic surgery, as it ...

Many of us will have been in situations with older loved ones where a doctor says surgery is too risky given the patient’s advanced age. Why is it surgery becomes risky in the elderly, and is it based ...