Blood clots after surgery are a concerning complication. They can lead to deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE). DVT occurs when a blood clot forms in a deep vein, usually in your ...

Getting sick right before surgery may or may not delay the scheduled procedure. If your illness is related to the reason you're having surgery, such as chest pain, then heart surgery is likely to be ...

You can choose surgery if your: Symptoms persist and other medical treatments (like medication) don't help. Risk for cancer is higher because you have polyps or a long history of UC. Treatment ...

The Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine offers one of the most sought after general surgery residency programs in the country. Our program offers ten categorical ...

At least two recent studies have found bariatric surgery more cost-effective, long term, than the pricey glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist obesity medications. Another recent study ...

When determining whether a hiatal hernia requires surgery, doctors often consider the symptoms and the type of hernia. Surgery may be recommended if the hernia become large enough that it bulges ...

A new surgical technique known as NeuroSAFE is offering new hope to men undergoing prostate cancer surgery, nearly doubling the chances of preserving erectile function without compromising cancer ...

Surgery is a procedure in which incision and physical manipulation are used to treat a patient with an injury or a disease. The patient's tissues are cut during this technique to permit the ...

Kyrie Irving finally had surgery to repair his torn left ACL. On Wednesday, ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania reported Irving had undergone successful surgery on the injury. Dallas Mavericks All ...

Hora Nemati, Medical Assistant (l) and Evangelos Messaris, MD, Chief, Colon and Rectal Surgery (r) consult with a patient Our world-class colon and rectal surgery experts provide quick access to care ...

Complete healing from pacemaker surgery can take up to 6 weeks. However, people may need to restrict themselves from certain activities, such as heavy lifting, for longer. Factors such as age and ...

Loans are one way — but not the only way — to finance plastic surgery. Compare unsecured loans for cosmetic work or plastic surgery, as well as other options for financing your procedure.