Surgery

Find out everything you need to know about surgery, including how to prepare and the different types of surgeons.

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What you need to know about anesthesia
Learning the facts can help calm pre-procedure worries.

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Scared about surgery? here’s how to ease the fear
Be honest as you explain why your child's surgery is necessary—and what to expect before and after t...

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What's the best time of day for surgery?
When it comes to preventing possible complications from anesthesia during surgery, it's all in the t...

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What factors should I consider when having multiple plastic surgeries?
The main factor you should consider when having multiple plastic surgery procedures is that you must...

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Is a long flight after surgery safe?
Vonda Wright, MD, explains the risks of flying after major story. She gives tips about what to do if...

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What are the risks of plastic surgery?
Like every other procedure, there are risks with plastic surgery. Learn more about the risks associa...

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Father and daughter doctors join forces for heart surgery
Sophia Roberts, MD, is currently training to be a heart surgeon at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Lou...

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Father and daughter successfully undergo same rare brain surgery
Father and daughter were both diagnosed with craniosynostosis, birth defect in which the bones in a ...

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How can patients minimize complications following robotic surgery?
The advice is simple—to minimize complications after surgery, listen to your doctor. In this video, ...