Soft tissue robotic systems designed to improve surgical precision are expanding into new specialties and increasing ...

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

By Tarun Sai Lomte A large real-world study reveals how surgery and GLP-1 therapies reshape fat and lean tissue differently ...

For adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D), surgery is superior to medical therapy for reducing hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels and achieving weight loss, regardless of social deprivation, according to a ...

Pelvic reconstructive surgery treats pelvic organ prolapse, which can occur due to factors like childbirth or chronic coughing. Recovery varies depending on the type of surgery. Pelvic reconstructive ...

“Before fetal surgery was available a lot of these kids would be confined to wheelchairs,” said Dr. Halvorson. Each milestone a blessing for his parents. “It’s life changing of the child and the ...

Surgical repair of craniosynostosis typically occurs during infancy. The procedure has a high success rate with a very low risk of long-term side effects. Most babies go on to live typical, healthy ...

Following laser surgery (photocoagulation) to repair a retinal tear, a person can expect a fairly brief recovery period with minimal discomfort. Temporary symptoms may include mild irritation and ...

Blumberg is a contributor for TIME. Blumberg is a contributor for TIME. It’s normal to have anxiety about cataract surgery—and even postpone scheduling the procedure out of fear. But it shouldn’t be ...