Across all income levels, bariatric surgery resulted in better diabetes control than GLP-1s or similar medications, a study ...

Some pain immediately after surgery is normal, but if your pain doesn’t start to fade over time or respond to pain meds — it may be time to contact a doctor. Experiencing some pain in the weeks ...

More surgeons are opting for a complicated hernia repair that they learned from videos on social media showing shoddy techniques. By Sarah Kliff and Katie Thomas The bulge on the side of Peggy ...

A gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) is a cancerous tumor that grows in the digestive tract. Surgery can help remove the entire tumor. There are several procedures, including laparoscopy or more ...

Reductions in measured GFR after bariatric surgery were positively correlated with baseline measured GFR before surgery, ...

Spine surgery is a broad field encompassing various procedures that help address different spinal conditions. There are various types of spine surgery, including artificial disk replacement and spinal ...

Familiarity between a surgeon and anesthesiologist was tied to improved postoperative outcomes for patients undergoing certain surgeries. Benefits were observed for high- and low-risk gastrointestinal ...

Nasal polyps are painless, teardrop-shaped growths that form in your nose or sinuses. They’re most common where the sinuses near your eyes and cheekbones drain into your nose. Nasal polyps are not ...