Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jacob Lund via Shutterstock It can be scary getting ready for a major medical procedure, but knowing what to say to someone before ...

Most people feel a mixture of anxiety, nervousness, and excitement in the weeks leading up to surgery. It can also be a busy time when people make preparations for their recovery. Doctors stress the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Richard Menger is a neurosurgeon and a political scientist. A post-operative x-ray showing a spinal deformity correction for ...

Lumbar decompression surgery aims to release compressed nerves in the lower back. This procedure may ease pain and improve mobility in those with spinal conditions. Conditions such as herniated disks, ...

When someone is diagnosed with colorectal cancer—which includes both colon and rectal cancers—many people immediately think "surgery." And it's true that surgery plays a central role in treatment for ...

A cystectomy is a surgery to remove your bladder. The bladder can stretch or relax to hold about 2 cups of urine (pee). Cystectomy often treats bladder cancer. But bladder removal surgery can help ...

Surgical repair of craniosynostosis typically occurs during infancy. The procedure has a high success rate with a very low risk of long-term side effects. Most babies go on to live typical, healthy ...