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No operating room needed for many types of hand surgery
Surgery can cause a lot of anxiety. Until just a few years ago, even surgeries…
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Laparoscopy provides minimally invasive surgical options
Laparoscopy is a minimally invasive surgery technique available to diagnose and treat conditions or injuries…
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Weight loss surgery sparks couple’s journey to a healthier life
Darren and Danielle Ashbeck knew they wanted kids someday. Their obesity, however, created health challenges…
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Robotic-assisted surgery can aid surgeons during total joint replacements
Robotic-assisted surgery offers more options for patients considering total hip and knee joint replacements. Surgeons…
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J-pouch surgery for ulcerative colitis
Patients with chronic ulcerative colitis may feel helpless when medications fail to control their condition.…
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Cervical disc surgery evolving, helping patients in new ways
A cervical disc is the cushion between the vertebrae that make up the spine. They…
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Facial reconstruction minimizes scars after skin cancer removal
Learning you have skin cancer on your face or neck is frightening. Most skin cancers…
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Hand Surgery: 3 things to know
Our hands are at the center of what we do every day. Because of this…
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Ankle surgery: When and why is it necessary?
Ankle injuries, especially for athletes, are very common. In the United States, approximately two million…
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