Nearly half of serious infections occur 14 days after patients are discharged, study shows
Medicine is safer for mini-stroke patients, as effective as new procedure, study finds
Waiting longer than six months to repair herniated disc may hinder recovery, study says
Younger patients in study more likely to have low levels of bone-building vitamin
Experts believe the device will expand options for frailer, sicker patients
Implanted via catheter
Post-op inflammation is 20 times more likely than in non-obese women, study finds
Surgeons go in through a 'natural' opening behind the molars
Provides relief up to 72 hours
Many patients had less snoring after thyroidectomy, study finds
Women who undergo procedure to ward off cancer may be among those best suited, study finds
Before surgery, older patients should be assessed differently than younger patients, researchers say
At least one woman died and others came close after illicit procedures from non-physicians
Surgery using abdominal tissue led to rapid psychological recovery, but had physical side effects
That makes older drivers safer drivers, experts say
Findings suggest clot-preventing measures should be considered in this patient group, researchers say
Feeling better can help speed recovery
Recurrence rate halved compared to those who undergo breast-conserving surgery alone, research shows
Studies find obese children have twice as many respiratory complications, need less anesthetic
Researchers found relatives living with those getting gastric bypass procedure also lost weight
Almost half of patients are seizure-free 10 years later, study finds
Researchers say various factors, including biology and health care access, may be to blame
Wide variations seen in number of procedures, depending on region where patient lives
Likelihood of complications, death higher for patients with this blood disorder, study says
New research doesn't support previous reports of a link between cancer and anesthesia
Study suggests link for multiple procedures for those under 2, but more research needed
Post-op changes in cerebral spinal fluid may indicate progression of brain disease, experts say
Patient death rate within 30 days higher if doctor has less experience with carotid stenting
Researchers pinpoint factors that make some more vulnerable to complications after surgery
Some doctors lack training and certification, botch operations, plastic surgeons say
Most support teaching hospitals, but few want a junior resident performing their operation
All women should be informed of post-mastectomy options, researchers say
Plastic surgeons want follow-up 'body contouring' procedures to be covered by insurance
Laser procedure was linked to better cosmetic outcome and blood flow, study found
Finding may someday help doctors better assess patient's prognosis, study says
But experts urge women to continue to get screened
Two studies find similar survival for women under 40 with a lumpectomy or a mastectomy
Small study finds obese women tend to be unhappy with appearance if they get breast surgery first
Toxins that get into blood can affect organ function in these vulnerable children, study finds
Risk of clotting or bleeding complications higher among this group, study says
Findings could influence individual skin cancer treatment, researchers say
Steps should be taken to prevent and monitor for clots in women at risk, experts say
Most have no formal training in doctor-patient communications, researchers say
Tool looking at exhaled anesthesia superior to brain monitoring, study finds
But for those with no symptoms, surgery to unclog the arteries may be hazardous, experts say
Researchers urge improved efforts to prevent deep vein thrombosis
Study also documents growth in less-invasive techniques, improved survival rates
Incontinence, impotence often worse than anticipated, study finds
Three months after full transplant, Charla Nash thrilled to do 'things I once took for granted'
Delaying treatment can lead to other problems, such as skin infections, doctor says