It wasn't so long ago that a person who had the gallbladder removed emerged from the hospital five days later with a prominent scar and spent the next month recovering from it. Today, thanks to laparoscopic surgery, one is likely to be home the next evening and back in a normal routine by the end of the week - with only a Band-Aid or two to show for the surgery. Laparoscopic surgery involves making a number of small incisions (less than half an inch long) and using special instruments and a...
There are many options to treat prostate cancer that has not spread to other organs in the body. These options include radical surgery,... Read more »
Getting surgery of any kind can be a daunting experience. And, with so much happening, it can be a confusing and worrying time, so it's... Read more »
There are multiple types of incontinence, and I have discussed them on my SharePost blog previously. What happens when you have been... Read more »
(Part 2 of a series: My Open Heart Surgery) As I faced the reality that I needed open heart surgery to repair a leaking mitral valve, I... Read more »
In this short video from WebMD, a reporter talks to a woman who has undergone a new surgical procedure for migraines that she says has stopped her... Read more »
This short video from WebMD reviews a new kind of heart bypass surgery in which patients are awake during the procedure. A reporter interviews a... Read more »
Why do you need bypass surgery? If you are suffering chest pain or other symptoms that may indicate a cardiovascular problem, your doctor will... Read more »
Two non-drug treatments--cognitive behavior therapy and supportive stress management--seem to be more effective than usual care for treating... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Lung surgery is surgery to repair or remove lung tissue. Several common lung surgeries are:Lobectomy, to remove one or more lobes of a lungWedge... Read more »