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 Chiari malformation (CM) is a type of structural change that affects the lower part of the brain. It’s most often due to a congenital condition that affects the shape or size of the skull.

Some rotator cuff injuries may require surgery when nonsurgical treatments have not worked, but evidence suggests that nonsurgical treatments can help with most cases. The rotator cuff is the part of ...

Aortic aneurysm surgery is generally safe, but it can lead to complications like blood clots, ischemic events, and bleeding. Your doctor can give you a better idea of your specific risk of ...

GEORGETOWN COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - A Georgetown County teenager is preparing to head to Boston, Massachusetts, for a rare surgery to help treat two rare diseases. “He’s a true example to me,” mother ...

Surgery for gynecologic cancers is a common form of treatment, but each surgical approach has its advantages and disadvantages for patients. For patients with gynecologic cancers, opting for minimally ...

The treatment of chronic sciatica caused by herniation of a lumbar disk has not been well studied in comparison with acute disk herniation. Data are needed on whether diskectomy or a conservative ...

Is surgery inevitable? Discover why "rest is best" is wrong. Dr. Jason Snibbe debunks top orthopedic surgery myths.

Treatment for patients with recurrent ovarian cancer has been mainly based on systemic therapy. The role of secondary cytoreductive surgery is unclear. We randomly assigned patients with recurrent ...

If you plan to get surgery for your prostate cancer, there are a few things you can do to get ready ahead of time. As with any surgery, your well-being and safety are important. If you prepare for ...