What are some key physiologic factors that influence how the intestine heals after surgery?

More people will require surgery this year than ever before. And next year, that number will rise again. By 2030, more than 313 million surgical procedures will done annually. This is a demand the ...

Perioperative optimization of nutrition leads to lower risks, better outcomes, and improved quality of life for adult patients undergoing metabolic and bariatric surgery, according to an updated ...

You may have heard how some surgeons like to play music while performing challenging medical operations. But have you ever heard of the patient being the one to put on the live show?An amazing feat ...

A surgeon in Austin, Texas, was in the middle of surgery when she was notified of a phone call from the patient’s insurance provider. Dr. Elisabeth Potter is a board-certified plastic surgeon who ...