For hernias other than femoral the clinician proposing this intervention is not required to secure prior approval from the Armed Forces Health Commissioning team and can proceed with treatment if the ...

Tanya Hennessy has shared a concerning health update, just 12 weeks after welcoming her first child.

A risky but often lifesaving surgery that removes damaged parts of the small intestine can leave patients facing a new threat: serious liver damage with no available treatment. Now, scientists have ...

When someone is diagnosed with colorectal cancer—which includes both colon and rectal cancers—many people immediately think "surgery." And it's true that surgery plays a central role in treatment for ...

According to a recent study, gallbladder removal seems to affect the choice of metabolic fuels, as there are data suggesting ...

Gallstones are hardened deposits of cholesterol and bile that can cause sharp pain in the right upper abdomen, especially after eating fatty foods. Dr. Lacy Anderson says the condition is typically ...

U.K. surgeons remotely removed a man’s prostate cancer from 1,500 miles away in the country’s first successful robot-assisted telesurgery.

Doctors at Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences will perform three robotic surgeries today, marking a step forward in surgical care.

Gallbladder cancer is a challenge because of its subtle progression and its tendency to escape early detection. Although it is a relatively rare form of cancer, it is often not diagnosed until it ...

During her numerous Mayo Clinic visits, one of the world’s most famous women visited deaf schoolchildren, formed lasting friendships, and noted that Dr. Charlie Mayo 'reminded her of Einstein.' ...

Pancreatic cancer is one of the most dangerous forms of cancer in the world. It often develops quietly and is very difficult ...

This article highlights the importance of recognizing obesity as a complex metabolic disease requiring structured medical care, such as bariatric surgery. A patient's journey illustrates how such ...