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Days after Bindi Irwin was forced into emergency surgery after showing signs of “discomfort" and “pain," the 26-year-old took to social media to share details of the procedure.

Cincinnati Reds infielder/outfielder Tyler Callihan is expected to be shut down for six to eight weeks before resuming baseball activities.

Why Choose University of Utah Health? At U of U Health, we perform many minimally invasive spine surgeries every year and are a recognized leader in endoscopic spine surgery and percutaneous spine ...

Ferenc Jakab underwent groundbreaking robotic heart surgery, which offered a faster recovery and less trauma. But how often are these surgeries performed in Canada?

Sturm Cosmetic Surgery in Ames has permanently closed its doors. The lead physician, Lindsay Sturm, is entangled in a pair of malpractice lawsuits.

Abdominal surgery can lead to chronic nerve pain (surgically-induced neuropathic pain). Learn more about what causes it and how it's treated.

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Hernia surgery can be done in as little as 30–45 minutes, and you’ll usually be able to head home the same day. You’ll need time to recover.

Because they slow down digestion in early weeks, drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro have implications for surgical safety and other prescription drug absorption.

Smoking before surgery can lead to complications, some of which can be life threatening. Experts advise people to quit smoking before surgery, preferably at least 4 weeks in advance. Learn more here.

SELF talked to plastic surgeons and dug into the research that will help you understand top surgery in depth, from insurance approvals to surgical techniques to recovery.