Q: A friend from work needs surgery for lung cancer. He was doing breathing exercises, which he said was part of prehab – something I’ve never heard of. I don’t want to bother him with questions, but ...

A new smartphone app is helping University of Virginia Health System surgery patients follow a treatment program to better prepare them for surgery and speed their recovery. Since 2013, colorectal ...

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KTIV) - The decision to have weight loss surgery isn’t an easy one. On Monday night, KTIV shared the stories of two patients, at CNOS, who explained how they made the decision to ...

Preparing for kidney cancer surgery encapsulates a full-body approach, which can help improve outcomes after the procedure. A urologic oncologist advises patients to address health concerns and ...

PHOENIX — Patients seeking joint replacement surgery at Chandler Regional and Mercy Gilbert medical centers can now participate in a program that will help them prepare for the procedure. Joint Camp ...

Orthopedic surgeons say some of their greatest lessons have come not from textbooks or mentors, but from their patients. From communication and compassion to precision, teamwork and recovery ...

The Iskandar Complex Hernia Center has released a new article titled “How to Prepare Hernia Surgery: Pre-Habilitation Tips“, highlighting the importance of proactive preparation before hernia repair.

Before you go in for bypass surgery you should cease taking blood-thinning medications, stop smoking, and educate yourself about the risks.

The best way to navigate a surgery recommendation is to ask a lot of questions. By Melinda Wenner Moyer When a close family member was recently advised by a doctor to have a minor operation, I felt ...