"Your robot surgeon will see you now." We might not be too far off from that statement. And it might both reduce health care costs and increase availability.

In a world first, doctors successfully completed not one, but two surgeries with the use of remotely controlled humanoid robots. The proof-of-concept preclinical trial involved gallbladder removals in large,

A Finnish study followed patients for 10 years after they had a popular knee surgery. For many, the pain continued or even worsened.

Surgeons at UC San Diego just handed the scalpel to two humanoid robots, who went on to complete live surgical procedures for the first time in history. This milestone moves beyond the fixed robotic arms found in operating rooms today and hints at an operating room of the future where humans

Nose surgery for breathing can help to correct structural issues that disrupt airway function. There are several types of nose surgery that can help a person breathe better, including septoplasty and nasal valve repair. Nose breathing helps prevent ...

Smoking before surgery can increase your risk of post-operative complications and slow the healing process. That said, 2019 research suggests that the longer you go without smoking beforehand, the lower your chance of surgery-related risks. Here’s what ...