Medically reviewed by Rafle Fernandez, MD Open heart surgery requires cutting open your chest to access and repair your heart.This is an extensive surgery that may last as long as 3-5 hours.Recovery ...

Ankle replacement surgery, also known as total ankle arthroplasty (TAA), is a procedure designed to relieve pain and maintain motion and function in the ankle joint by replacing a damaged or arthritic ...

Physicians across the country are turning to YouTube to prepare for surgeries or to learn how to operate a device they don’t have much training on, according to CNBC. Justin Barad, MD, is among these ...

Nose surgery for breathing can help to correct structural issues that disrupt airway function. There are several types of nose surgery that can help a person breathe better, including septoplasty and ...

A repair procedure isn’t necessary for everyone who develops a rectocele, but it may be the treatment of choice when symptoms can’t be managed conservatively. A rectocele is a type of pelvic organ ...

Surgery can be a stressful experience for children and families. Feeling well prepared can help reduce anxiety, support recovery, and make it a positive experience. When a child needs surgery, it can ...

Robotic surgery for endometriosis is a surgery that uses a doctor-guided mechanical system in place of handheld instruments. While it has similar outcomes and risks to traditional procedures, higher ...

San Francisco-based PeerWell, which makes a mobile app to help patients prepare for surgery, has raised $2.1 million in seed funding in a round led by XSeed Capital. PeerWell’s PreHab platform helps ...

The TGH USF Health 3D Innovations Lab is transforming how surgeons prepare for complex procedures by converting patient ...