Laparoscopic surgery is a type of surgery that uses small incisions and a camera to help doctors see inside your body. The camera is called a laparoscope. It is inserted through a small incision in ...

There are four types of hysterectomy. The one you have will depend on why you need it and how much of your reproductive system can safely remain. A hysterectomy involves the removal of part or all of ...

For years, orthopedic teams have increasingly used single-use, prophylactic negative pressure wound therapy (sNPWT) to reduce these complications. These dressings support healing by applying ...

SPONSORED CONTENT is content paid for by a partner. The McClatchy Commerce Content team, which is independent from our newsroom, oversees this content. When it comes to “robotic” surgery, don’t let ...

“If a patient is Hurley stage 3, where the tunnels and scarring have taken over an entire region of the body, they will most likely need surgery. The same is true for many patients with Hurley stage 2 ...

Ankle arthritis causes inflammation in the ankle joint. It can make movement and daily tasks, like walking, uncomfortable. An ankle fusion helps by limiting movement, thus relieving ankle pain. Ankle ...