Surgery
Wickens Needs Further Surgery After Hospital Transfer
Wickens will need further surgery after a violent crash earlier this month that led to a spine injury.
Wisdom Teeth Removal Could Lead to Long-Term Opioid Use
Patients could be 2.7 times more likely to continue using weeks or months later.
Surgeons Suspended for Posing in Selfies Mid-surgery
"It's all rather unseemly, an embarrassing situation," said the local health secretary.
Breast Cancer Screenings in Some Women Lead to Harm
The researchers showed that not offering mammograms to women at low risk could reduce the harm associated with screening.
Abusive Gynecologist Investigated by Health Authorities
The investigation could result in the professional being permanently banned from medicine.
Ancient Skull Surgery Had High Survival Rate in Peru
The operations in the ancient Incan world were more successful than those during the American Civil War.
Replica Human Organ 3-D Printing Factory is Opening
Doctors will use the synthetic organs to study the individual patients' anatomy.
Woman's Runny Nose Caused by Brain Leak, Not Allergies
Kendra Jackson lost half a pint of brain fluid from her nose every day because of a cerebrospinal fluid leak
What is Rotationplasty? Girl's Leg Reattached Backwards
The procedure involves rotating the leg 180 degrees.
Man With Head Injuries Gets His Leg Treated
Vijendra Tyagi had been admitted to Delhi's Sushruta Trauma Centre.
Women's Kidney Drops into Pelvis When She Stands Uo
She suffers from a condition called "nephroptosis."
Tortoise with Shattered Shell Gets $4,000 Surgery
Veterinarians carefully re-crafted the shell, which was broken into three pieces.
Doctors Remove Toothbrush From Man's Stomach
The 34-year-old's family and neighbors initially thought it was a prank.
'Infection Control Breach' Risks HIV Exposure
There are no known infections so far, the Colorado Public Health Department said.
Watch: Snake Surgeon Pulls Whole Slipper from Python
"This made for one of the most impressive radiographs I have seen," the vet that dealt with the animal said.
Landmark Gender Reassignment Case Shot Down in Emirates
The UAE legalized gender reassignment surgery in 2016 under a certain set of guidelines.
Man's Life Saved After Surgeons Give Him Second Heart
The rare procedure is known as a heterotopic transplantation.
Teenage Boy Dies After Surgery to Remove Giant Tumor
He had suffered from the rare bone disease polyostotic fibrous dysplasia for 12 years.
Scientists Have No Idea Why Anesthesia Works
General anesthesia has been called one of the greatest medical mysteries ever.
Why Trebek Took Time Off From 'Jeopardy!'
"Some of you might have heard by now that during the holiday break, I had a slight medical problem," the host said.
Doctor Branded Patients' Organs With His Own Initials
The surgeon reportedly carved his initials onto the surface of his patients' organs.
Munchausen: When Going To The Doctor Is Child Abuse
Munchausen by proxy is rare. However, it can—and has—been fatal.
X-Ray Photo Shows Man Who Survived Gunshot to Eye
After surgery, the victim retained his normal eyesight.
Conjoined Twins Separated in Philadelphia Go Home
The twins will likely need to go back to the hospital eventually, but they'll be home for the holidays.
Injuries Sustained During the Day Heal Way, Way Faster
Bad news for anyone who tends to get drunk and clumsy after hours; great news for anyone who might need surgery.
Bride-to-Be Blames Pedicure for Severe Toe Infection
Pedicures shouldn't be painful (or dangerous).
Reconstruction Surgery After Mastectomy More Popular
A new report underscores just how critical—and in demand—reconstructive surgery is to women who survive the disease.
New Yorkers Want Surgery To Look Like Ivanka Trump
In New York, requests for the Ivanka look are on the rise.