Single-port robotic surgery through a single small incision may have advantages over multi-port surgery for postoperative recovery.

Researchers examined the risk factors for falls within 1 year of receiving total hip arthroplasty among older patients.

Postoperative anaphylaxis after the use of neuromuscular blocking agents is often underreported; most survivors recover fully ...

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Background: Preoperative mechanical bowel preparation can be questioned as standard procedure in colon surgery, based on the result from several randomised trials. Methods: As part of a large ...

Keratometry measures the radius of curvature of the cornea, specifically the central zone. This measurement helps determine the cornea’s refractive power and identify any irregularities, such as ...

Preoperative evaluation: Take it step by step Identifying patients at higher risk for mortality and morbidity during the perioperative period can lead to strategies to minimize those risks.

Bariatric procedures remain a safe and effective intervention for higher-risk patients with obesity, and clinical decision-making should be evidence-based within the context of a chronic disease, ...

The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) and C8 Health have established a partnership aimed at granting clinicians ...

Cardiac stress tests, X-rays and other medical tests may not provide useful information before operations, and they could cause harm. By Jane E. Brody Let’s say you’re scheduled for a common and ...