Jasmine Ramirez underwent a 17-hour-long surgery. Her left leg weighed 174 pounds. Her father and sister spoke to Tampa Bay ...

SAN FRANCISCO (WPVI) -- A beauty pageant contestant who suffered a debilitating stroke went through an eight-hour surgery to reconstruct her paralyzed face. KGO-TV reports, at the age of 20, Julia ...

Women with severe coronary heart disease causing narrowing or blockages in the arteries may derive greater long-term benefits ...

Bariatric surgery significantly reduced long-term risk for decompensation and adverse outcomes in patients with obesity and compensated metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH)-related ...

SAN ANTONIO — A comprehensive patient-level meta-analysis of three randomized trials demonstrated that compared with surgery deferral, immediate breast surgery significantly reduces both local ...

NEW HYDE PARK, Long Island (WABC) -- With recent pushback over textured breast implants, more women are weighing different options, especially those who need reconstruction after breast cancer.

Spinal scoliosis is a degenerative spinal disease that can cause extreme pain or weakness in the legs while walking. In some extreme cases it can even lead to a curvature in the spine that causes ...

Recovery after back surgery depends on several factors. The type of surgery you have is one significant factor. The severity of your condition, your age, fitness level, and overall health also play a ...

This January, Alex Petkanas boarded a flight from Anchorage, Alaska, to Seattle. After years of working with his therapist and medical providers, he was finally on his way to get top surgery, a ...

When someone talks about a long face, they usually mean a face that expresses sadness, stress, or exhaustion. But this is different from long face syndrome, a medical condition that deals with the ...

Predicting the duration of a surgical case is a bit like predicting the duration of a sports competition. For example, although you might know the average duration of a professional basketball game, ...

People should avoid drinking alcohol before surgery. Alcohol consumption before surgery can lead to severe complications during surgery and recovery. In some cases, alcohol use before surgery can be ...