After dealing with acid reflux in myself and two of my children I have encountered the question "what about surgery to fix the problem?"... Read more »
Like most parents, I was filled with fear when the doctor said my daughter needed acid reflux surgery. I resisted the surgery for a long... Read more »
"A chance to cut is a chance to cure" - This is an adage that surgeons have lived with for generations. But that may be changing. ... Read more »
I apologize for being sort of in and out with these posts lately, but I've been dealing with a wave of hecticness. Since the last post,... Read more »
The first few weeks after I got home from the hospital after having open heart surgery were actually pleasant. The post-surgery euphoria,... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Fundoplication; Nissen fundoplication; Belsey (Mark IV) fundoplication; Toupet fundoplication; Thal fundoplication; Hiatal hernia repair; Endoluminal... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Surgery and DevicesRevascularization SurgeryRevascularization surgery helps to restore blood flow to the heart. It can treat blocked arteries in... Read more »
Source: eOrthopod
Smaller incisions for total hip surgery are the latest trend in orthopedics. This is called minimally invasive arthroplasty (MIA). But some doctors... Read more »
Source: eOrthopod
Hip fracture is a bad break in more than one way. It requires surgery and often leads to a loss of function. The patient who gets up and moving in... Read more »
A doctor in Indiana says a new hip replacement surgery now available in that state is speeding recovery for patients. Anterior hip replacement allows... Read more »