CyberKnife Radiosurgery for Early-Stage Breast Cancer
Studies are underway at two leading academic institutions using CyberKnife radiosurgery in breast cancer treatment
View ArticlePostoperative Vomiting
Nearly 30% of all patients suffer from nausea and vomiting after surgery
View ArticleKeyhole Bowel Cancer Surgery is Safe and Effective
Laparoscopic or keyhole surgery is a safe effective way of removing bowel tumors and should be offered to patients undergoing surgery for colorectal cancer
View ArticleLaparoscopic or Keyhole Surgery Information
Keyhole or Laparoscopic surgery is a modern surgical technique in which operations are performed through small incisions
View ArticleNeed Emergency Surgery? Take a Number
Three-Quarters of Emergency Department Directors Responding to Survey Report Inadequate Surgical Coverage
View ArticleCan You Wake Up During General Anesthesia Surgery or Operation
Cesarean sections and emergency operations carry higher risk of awareness during surgery, and operations at night a higher risk than those during the day
View ArticleKnee Replacement Surgery More Time Consuming and Costly in Obese
Knee replacement surgeries take more time are more costly in overweight individuals
View ArticleLaser Suturing - Minimally Invasive Surgeries
Edges of the wound can be joined quickly and safely lasers automatically ensures the optimum tension for the suture
View ArticleDisc Replacement Advantages over Fusion Surgery for Neck and Back Pain
Studies compared disc replacement surgery with the more common fusion operation to treat degenerative disc disease
View ArticleObesity Not Always Protective Following Surgery
Obese patients with high blood pressure and diabetes at higher risk for major complications following non-cardiac surgery
View ArticleDemand for Long Lasting Joint Replacements
The number of baby-boomer patients in their 50s asking for joint replacement surgery is higher than ever
View ArticleSurgery Deaths Drop for High Risk Operations
Patients should take solace in knowing that all high risk surgeries have become safer in the last decade
View ArticleNew Sealant Gel Effective in Closing Spinal Wounds After Surgery
Gel that creates a watertight seal to close surgical wounds provides a significant advance in the treatment of patients following spinal procedures
View ArticleCopper Reduces Risk of Infection by Over 40%
Coppers rapid destruction of pathogens could prevent mutational resistance developing and also help reduce the spread of antibiotic resistance genes
View ArticleChildhood Anesthesia Exposure from Multiple Surgeries May Cause Later Disability
Link found among children undergoing multiple surgeries requiring general anesthesia and learning disabilities later in childhood
View ArticleAre All Hip Replacements the Same
Analysis compares implants with metal ceramic and polyethylene combinations shows equivalent effectiveness while presenting evidence of safety concerns associated with metal implants
View ArticleSome Hand Function Restored to Quadriplegic Patient by Surgeons
Surgeons have restored some hand function in a quadriplegic patient with a spinal cord injury at the C7 vertebra
View ArticleNeurosurgeons Speak out Against Laser Spine Surgery
ANS does not believe laser spine surgery provides any clinical benefit over traditional minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS)
View ArticleKnee Replacement Surgery Increase Linked to Obesity
Study showed increase in prevalence of overweight and obesity in U.S. accounted for 95% of higher demand for knee replacements with younger patients affected to a greater degree
View ArticleOrthopaedic Surgery for People Over 80
Elective orthopaedic surgery generally safe for total hip, total knee replacement and spinal fusion surgeries in patients with few or no other conditions or diseases
View ArticleOver 50% of Patients Opt Out of Bariatric Surgery
More than half of obese patients opt out of bariatric surgical procedure process despite being in a publicly funded health care program
View ArticleMemory Loss after Surgery and Anesthesia
Researchers have discovered why anesthetics cause prolonged memory loss in patients who undergo anesthesia and surgery
View ArticleOperation Walk USA: Orthopaedic Surgeons to Provide Free Hip and Knee Surgeries
Includes surgery, hospitalization, pre-and post-operative care to patients who may not qualify for government health coverage, have insurance or afford surgery
View ArticleDiabetes and Health Benefits of Weight Loss Surgery
Weight loss surgery has ability to improve even reverse many health problems, especially Type 2 diabetes
View ArticleCommon Knee Surgery May Lead to Cartilage Loss and Arthritis
Popular surgery to repair meniscal tears may increase the risk of osteoarthritis and cartilage loss in some patients
View ArticlePerioperative Surgical Homes - Improving Quality - Reducing Costs
The Perioperative Surgical Home (PSH) model consistently and significantly improves quality of care for patients and reduces health care costs
View ArticleGallbladder Removal Surgery Operation
Research shows many patients who would benefit most from Gallbladder removal surgery do not get it
View ArticleComplications After Thigh Lift Surgery Usually Minor
Study is first detailed look at complications after thigh lift surgery, performed as part of body contouring after bariatric surgery
View ArticleRihanna and Taylor Swift Music Eases Kids Pain after Surgery
Study shows pediatric patients who listened to songs by Rihanna, Taylor Swift and other singers had significant reduction in pain after major surgery
View ArticleStudy: Spinal Surgery in Patients Over 80
As the number of Americans age 80 and older continues to rise, so does the percentage of patients with acute spinal conditions
View ArticleEndoscopic Spine Surgery Safe and Effective
Investigators find endoscopic spine surgery to be safe and effective at the 23rd annual meeting of the Spine Intervention Society
View ArticleDiscussing Surgery: Patients Prefer iPads to Doctors
When doctors prepared patients for surgery using iPads, patients understanding was much better than after face-to-face consultation
View ArticlePain and Disability Reduced After Bariatric Surgery
Study reveals clinically meaningful improvements in bodily pain, specific joint pain and physical function are common following bariatric surgery
View ArticleAssessing Patient Response to Painful Stimulation During Surgery
Nociception pain level index allows physicians to more accurately evaluate responses to painful stimulation in patients under general anesthesia
View ArticleOutpatient Spine Surgery More Prevalent and Safer Than Ever
Dr. Kaixuan Liu with Atlantic Spine Center offers tips on the advantages of increasingly common spine procedures that don’t require hospitalization
View ArticleArthroscopic Knee Surgery - Often Done - Often Unnecessary
Research shows the procedure often offers little or no benefit, needlessly exposes patients to risks of infection and other side effects, plus wastes healthcare money
View ArticleBrain Surgery - Should Patients be Asleep or Awake
Should patients be asleep or awake during brain surgery? OHSU study indicates clinical outcomes for deep brain stimulation while patients are asleep are on par or better than surgery while awake
View ArticleTargeted Muscle Reinnervation Shown to Reduce Amputee Pain and Phantom Limb...
Innovative surgery Targeted Muscle Reinnervation (TMR) shown to reduce amputee pain, phantom limb sensations, according to new study published in the Annals of Surgery
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