Abdominal adhesions are tough, inflexible bands of scar tissue that form in your abdomen or upper intestinal tract. They attach abdominal organs to each other and to your abdominal wall, and they’re one of the [...]
Your intestines play an essential role in digestion. They’re about 25 feet long, and they connect your stomach to your rectum. As food travels through your digestive system, your intestines absorb water, electrolytes, and nutrients [...]
Skin cancer is very common in the United States. In fact, one in five Americans gets skin cancer in their lifetime, making it the most common type of cancer. Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma [...]
About 1 in every 8 women develops breast cancer in her lifetime. Breast cancer is the second most common type of cancer in American women, and it often starts with a small mass or lump. Identifying and [...]
As the world makes advances in technology, robotic surgery is quickly becoming the gold standard for a wide variety of procedures. About 15% of surgeries use robotics now, and that number is only expected to [...]
No one looks forward to surgery. But sometimes, it’s necessary to treat injury, manage disease, and lower the risk of complications. Traditional surgical methods, or open surgery, often mean large incisions and long, painful recoveries. [...]
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cause of cancer-related death among men and women in the United States. It develops in the large intestine, and it often doesn’t cause symptoms until it’s advanced. The [...]
Each year in the United States, surgeons perform about 700,000 gallbladder removal procedures. Gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) is one of the most common minimally invasive surgical procedures, but what’s the purpose? And when should you consider [...]
More than 50% of Americans over age 60 have diverticulosis — the precursor to diverticulitis. Diverticulosis is a common condition that develops when the inner layer of your intestine pushes through the outer lining, creating [...]
Your thyroid is a small gland at the front of your neck. It regulates certain hormones that are responsible for essential bodily functions like heart rate and metabolism. However, about 20 million Americans have thyroid [...]
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