4 Symptoms of Adhesions
Abdominal adhesions are tough, inflexible bands of scar tissue that form in your abdomen or [...]
Help for Your Diverticular Disease
Your intestines play an essential role in digestion. They’re about 25 feet long, and they [...]
What You Should Know About Melanoma
Skin cancer is very common in the United States. In fact, one in five Americans gets skin [...]
What Can I Expect During a Breast Biopsy?
About 1 in every 8 women develops breast cancer in her lifetime. Breast cancer is the second [...]
The Many Benefits of the da Vinci® Surgical System
As the world makes advances in technology, robotic surgery is quickly becoming the gold standard [...]
Understanding the Different Types of Minimally Invasive Surgery
No one looks forward to surgery. But sometimes, it’s necessary to treat injury, manage disease, [...]
Why Should I Get a Colonoscopy?
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cause of cancer-related death among men and women [...]
Should I Have My Gallbladder Removed?
Each year in the United States, surgeons perform about 700,000 gallbladder removal procedures. Gallbladder removal [...]
Can Colon Surgery Cure My Diverticulitis?
More than 50% of Americans over age 60 have diverticulosis — the precursor to diverticulitis. [...]
Life After a Thyroidectomy
Your thyroid is a small gland at the front of your neck. It regulates certain [...]