If you're going to have surgery, "prehabilitation" focused on nutrition, exercise and social support in the month before can significantly cut the risk of complications, according to a new study.

Patients with non-small cell lung cancer saw a reduction in their risk of recurrence or death after surgery when treated with pre- and postsurgical Opdivo. For patients with resectable (removable by ...

Star Bradbury said her late stepfather, William Hyde, was a “sweet, wonderful man.” But two decades ago, when he woke from colon cancer surgery, he turned shockingly violent. “He was convinced he was ...

People who experience poor sleep in the month before surgery may be more likely to develop postoperative delirium, according to new research being presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY ® 2024 annual meeting ...

Nearly 20% of patients who underwent surgery experienced postoperative delirium in the postanesthesia care unit (PACU), with the risk being significantly higher in those reporting high levels of ...

Patients with end-stage liver disease often undergo surgery for indications other than liver transplantation. These patients have an increased risk of morbidity and mortality that is related to their ...

Christopher Shaffrey, MD, has seen spine care evolve through rapid innovation.  But as outcomes and complication rates face greater scrutiny, the chief of the spine division at Durham, N.C.-based Duke ...

Share on Pinterest Experts say pre-surgery fasting guidelines may need to be changed for people taking weight loss drugs. Shannon Fagan/Getty Images A new study concludes that weight loss drugs can ...

Risk assessments of drug-related problems for cardiac surgery patients can be conducted by implementing a framework for patient safety. Objectives: Patients undergoing cardiac surgery are considered ...

You've likely heard of rehabilitation after a surgery. But if you're one of the millions of Americans getting ready for a joint replacement or another major operation, you may want to ask your doctor ...