Ceana Nezhat, MD, an expert in reproductive surgery and complex pelvic pathology from Atlanta, gives an update on a multidisciplinary fellowship for advanced abdominal and…
By Rebecca Rudolph What if laparoscopic procedures could be done with smaller tools, which would mean smaller incisions and less damage to the patient’s tissues? That…
By Alice Goodman At Minimally Invasive Surgery Week NEW YORK – Displaying a low-tech, low-cost white board in the operating room during the “time out”…
By Jeffrey Berg NEW YORK — The annual meeting of the Society of Laparoscopic Surgeons (SLS; Miami) drew attendees from more than 47 countries. Laparoscopic surgery has undergone a…
Mini-laparoscopic surgery is gaining favor among thought leaders in surgery. Find out why some experts believe "mini-lap" should be used more frequently. By Marie Thibault…
Patient Spotlight By Rachel Kessler At age 19, Sacramento-based Jessica was diagnosed with endometriosis, a condition which caused her intense pain - with devastating news from her…
Music is currently played in approximately 50 percent to 70 percent of surgical operations performed worldwide. In a new study of 20 operations conducted in the UK,…
By Edward G. Zurad, MD The Affordable Care Act (ACA) presents all physicians with questions, challenges and opportunities. The health insurance marketplace is undergoing unprecedented…