Laparoscopic surgery is a type of “minimally invasive” surgery involving very small incisions (0.5-1cm) as opposed to traditional surgery which uses larger cuts. In a laparoscopic procedure, the ...

Nagoya University researchers and their collaborators have found that minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery significantly reduces blood loss and improves jaundice recovery compared to traditional ...

Gallbladder cancer (GBC) is a rare form of cancer with no signs or symptoms in the early stages. In the U.S., approximately 2 ...

How does laparoscopic surgery compare with open surgery for elective procedures in patients with diverticulitis? The investigators conducted a randomized trial that compared the results of 54 patients ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Robotic surgery for rectal cancer is gaining popularity, but persuasive evidence on long-term oncologic outcomes ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 70-year-old male with a large inguinal hernia on the right side. I have consulted two different surgeons, and both surgeons recommend taking care of the condition at the ...

Robotic total gastrectomy for gastric cancer is associated with fewer complications than a conventional laparoscopic approach, according to a retrospective comparative analysis conducted at a single ...

Biliary atresia affects newborns when bile ducts become blocked, leading to liver damage that often requires transplants—a new study evaluates an alternative to traditional open surgery. Nagoya ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Nina Shapiro is a physician writer who dispels health myths. It’s not exactly R2-D2 performing your surgery. But robotic ...

There are no real patients and these teens aren't doctors, but the procedures and instruments are all real.