A new endoscopic tunneling method, STER, allowed a patient to have a GIST removed without surgery, allowing quicker recovery ...

An ultrasensitive circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA)-based liquid biopsy assay detected signs of recurrence prior to imaging and ...

Patients with advanced solid tumors experienced significantly improved survival outcomes when receiving a tailored therapy ...

There are multiple techniques for performing liver biopsies via a celiotomy. Ultimately, the choice of technique is at the ...

Surgery may not be the best next course of treatment for patients with early-stage breast cancer who had a complete response to neoadjuvant (pre-surgical) chemotherapy and standard radiation treatment ...

According to the tort claim filed March 21, Dr. Ron Ko had surgery at UW Harborview to remove a spinal cord neoplasm, a benign tumor. The surgeons told Ko the plan was to biopsy the tumor and try ...

Nonpharmacologic interventions to ease pain and anxiety during bone marrow biopsy are feasible and easy to implement. In addition, they do not interfere with patient care during the procedure.

Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby shares his thoughts on Kris Letang's successful heart procedure and how Letang always does his best to be in shape and prolong his career for as long as possible.

The mom of two had biopsies done on all three organs during the major procedure. Butlin’s surgery and recovery was difficult. She suffered from a buildup of fluid as well as sepsis, and was put ...

If an area appears concerning during this procedure, they may take a biopsy sample and send it to the laboratory for testing. When a Pap smear indicates abnormal cells on the surface of the cervix, a ...

If you and your doctor have decided that weight loss surgery is right for you, you have several options. In a restrictive surgery, a surgeon uses one of a variety of techniques to reduce the size ...

Loans are one way — but not the only way — to finance plastic surgery. Compare unsecured loans for cosmetic work or plastic surgery, as well as other options for financing your procedure.