"Optimal regimens and ideal patients remain undefined," experts say ...

Bariatric surgery is an option for people who are severely overweight to lose extra pounds and improve associated conditions such as diabetes. However, it’s not an easy way out, and it requires a big ...

How to prepare for a successful post-operation recovery. Preparing to undergo surgery can be similar to training for a marathon, says Christina Sherry, a registered dietitian and expert in adult ...

After a successful pilot saw lengths of stay decrease 39% or more, the health system is rolling out its tactics systemwide. Its program will be used in about 15,000 surgery cases annually across 42 ...

—Because moderate or severe pain is common after surgery, and can hinder postoperative outcomes, it’s critical that care teams have recommendations that can facilitate pain management throughout the ...

We searched Ovid MEDLINE, PubMed and PsychINFO databases to identify relevant articles indexed from 1991 to 2011. The search was conducted between May 1, 2011 and December 31, 2011. Supplemental Table ...

Surgical safety checklists improve patient safety and even save lives. Yet anesthesiologists may be reluctant to use them in front of patients because they worry that doing so may increase patient ...

We ask all of our patients to identify a support team (care coach) before their surgery date. Your support team could be a friend, family member, or neighbor—someone who you know and trust, who is ...

Laparoscopic surgery, commonly known as keyhole surgery, is a widely performed medical procedure. However, taking proper precautionary measures beforehand, along with ensuring the patient’s full ...

Smith+Nephew today announced plans to showcase its latest innovations in handheld robotics and digital orthopedic solutions.