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 ...

For weeks, and months, and even years, surgical teams at more than 20 medical centers around the world have been standing ready to make the first transplant of a heart from one human being to another.

Recurrent and re-operative colon surgery is a procedure that is performed when cancer in the colon has returned after initial treatment or when a previous colorectal surgery was unsuccessful. This ...

Undergoing cosmetic surgery is a significant decision that requires careful consideration, not only in selecting the right procedure and surgeon but also in preparing for the recovery period ahead.

Dr Augustino Hellar's journey into surgery was shaped by his upbringing in Tanzania, where access to healthcare was often ...

The effects of general anesthesia or other surgery-related factors can sometimes trigger heartburn in the hours after the operation, but medication can usually ease discomfort. Common complications ...

It’s not surprising that these questions come up so regularly. Cataract surgery is perhaps the most common elective surgery in the nation. One in nine elective procedures is cataract extraction.

Dr. Alexander Brunschwig of Manhattan’s Memorial Hospital has literally disemboweled hundreds of patients during the past 17 years. In almost every case, the list of organs he has removed would seem ...

Craig Chaya, MD, medical director of Moran’s Global Outreach Division, right, examines Troy during a recent Operation Sight surgery day. With his eyesight deteriorating from cataracts, 60-year-old ...