Surgery is also called an operation. It is a procedure where a specialist doctor called a surgeon removes or repairs some of the tissue in your body. Normally you have an anaesthetic before you have ...

Managing hypertension (high blood pressure) before, during, and after surgery is important to ensuring the best outcomes. If your blood pressure is too high before surgery, the procedure may need to ...

No surgery is risk-free, but understanding the possible complications can help you make better and more informed decisions. Possible risks include a reaction to anesthesia, postoperative pain, nerve ...

William Truswell, MD, FACS, operates his own cosmetic and reconstructive facial surgery practice. Dr. Truswell was the first in his area in Western Massachusetts to have an accredited private ...

Tinubu noted that his actions were in the interest of the good people of Rivers State. There are different steps and procedures before the President can declare state of emergency. Photo credit: ...

The 9-time All-Star will be out for 6 weeks following a procedure on his left adductor muscle and knee. NBA.com Staff Paul George averaged 16.2 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.3 assists during his 1st ...

By Jessica Alpert I had a hole in my chest. Three weeks had passed since my open-heart surgery. My body was rejecting some of my stitches, spitting them out like rotten food. “It should heal on ...

Surgery to remove your stomach is called a gastrectomy. There are different types of gastrectomy. The type you have depends on the stage and position of your cancer. You might have: a subtotal or ...