To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. “Robotic surgery” might sound like something out of a ...

Treatment options for farsightedness include glasses, contact lenses, and numerous surgical procedures that vary in effectiveness. Farsightedness, also known as “hyperopia,” is one of the most common ...

A handful of common surgical procedures account for large shares of all opioids dispensed after surgery in children and adults, according to two studies recently published by researchers at the ...

A handful of common surgical procedures account for large shares of all opioids dispensed after surgery in children and adults. A handful of common surgical procedures account for large shares of all ...

The types of outpatient surgical procedures performed at hospital outpatient departments versus ASCs can differ. Outpatient procedures are increasingly being performed in ASCs, with ASCs accounting ...

Antibiotic resistance threatens the safety of routine surgeries by making infections harder to treat, increasing risks during ...

The most common elective surgical procedure for older adults was major joint surgery, according to a recent study. The study, published Jan. 30 in JAMA Network Open, surveyed 2,110 adults 50- to ...

Surgical removal of an ovarian cyst may be necessary if a cyst is large, grows, or appears unusual in ultrasounds. Depending on the size and location, your surgeon may remove the cyst or an ovary.

If nonsurgical treatments do not relieve a person’s thoracic outlet syndrome symptoms, a doctor may suggest surgery to relieve compression in the thoracic outlet. Surgery may include a first rib ...