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 ...

Toy giant Hasbro has stepped forward to help the creator of one of it’s most popular board games, Operation, pay for an operation of his own.John Spinello, who created what would become Operation, the ...

Health First surgeon Dr. Marshall Bovelsky believes informed patients make the best decisions, and that honest conversations ...

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.

Melanoma surgery is a fairly minor procedure that can completely cure early stage melanoma. There are minimal risks, and recovery is typically quick. Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that can develop ...

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 ...

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 ...

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro underwent a four-hour double hernia surgery in Brasília after doctors confirmed the ...