In a study conducted in Uganda and published in JAMA Surgery, researchers from Karolinska Institutet evaluated a new surgical method for treating groin hernias in women. The method could become an ...

But the promise of a quick fix is hard to resist. “It is becoming more and more difficult to say ‘no’ to the patient,” says ...

A recently published study has compared a new surgical method with the current standard treatment for primary management of cervical cancer. The paper is published in the journal eClinicalMedicine. In ...

Surgical site infections are the leading cause of unplanned readmission after surgery and can result in increases in the length of hospitalization, morbidity, mortality, and health care costs. 1 The ...

Physical therapy and medications are often the first treatment for shoulder injuries. However, shoulder surgery is also an option to repair joints, rotator cuffs, or dislocations, to name a few. The ...

Explore a variety of innovative medical procedures and transformative surgical techniques that are changing healthcare. Discover how these surprising methods are making a difference in patient care ...

Back or spinal decompression refers to a group of treatments used to relieve pressure on spinal discs. A healthcare professional may recommend surgical and nonsurgical therapies for decompression.

Melanoma surgery is a fairly minor procedure that can completely cure early stage melanoma. There are minimal risks, and recovery is typically quick. Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that can develop ...