By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, Jan. 7, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Surgery should be a last resort for people ...

As many as 1 in 5 people have complications from ACDF surgery, but severe side effects are rare. Most people fully recover within 6–8 weeks, but some may need another surgery. Anterior cervical ...

Aortic aneurysm surgery is generally safe, but it can lead to complications like blood clots, ischemic events, and bleeding. Your doctor can give you a better idea of your specific risk of ...

Two new studies published in Anaesthesia (the journal of the Association of Anaesthetists) analyzing pain and other factors connected with day surgery in the UK show that around 1 in 8 patients having ...

Lisa Farris worried that a nasty infection from recent liposuction and a tummy tuck was rapidly getting worse. So she phoned ...

A small proof-of-concept study of robotic-assisted cataract surgery reports successful outcomes with no treatment-related ...

A recent FDA draft recommends that patients be better warned of potential complications ahead of undergoing LASIK surgery. LASIK is an elective procedure that corrects people’s vision, allowing them ...

More than 177,000 people in the U.S. received weight-loss surgery in 2006, and that number continues to grow. Most undergo the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, in which most of the stomach is bypassed and a ...

Biologic drugs have made it easier to manage Crohn's disease, but surgery is still sometimes needed. Almost half of people with Crohn's will need surgery within 10 years after their diagnosis, even if ...

Open reduction ankle surgery involves open surgery on fractured ankles. Doctors will realign ankle bones and may install internal fixations to keep them in place as they heal. Recovery from open ...

Confirmed by the wrestling legend's former wife, Cheryl Roberts, on Facebook, it was noted that Roberts underwent successful ...