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Does bariatric surgery increase life expectancy?
A recent research study examines the link between bariatric surgery and life expectancy.
Obesity is known to shorten life expectancy and can lead to diabetes...
Is treating appendicitis with antibiotics an alternative to surgery?
A large US trial compared the outcomes of treating appendicitis with antibiotics or appendectomy surgery.
The appendix is a small, thin, finger-like pouch that protrudes...
Is surgery a solution for obstructive sleep apnea?
Surgery for obstructive sleep apnea may offer relief, but do the benefits outweigh the risks?
There’s nothing quite like a good night’s sleep. But for...
How should healthcare systems manage cancer surgery during COVID-19 pandemic?
New proposed approach to managing bladder cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Over the past three months, healthcare systems the world over have understandably focused their...
Treatment for chronic sciatica – surgery versus conservative care
A recent study has compared minimally invasive surgery versus conservative care options in treatment for chronic sciatica, finding surgical treatment is superior to nonsurgical...
Study Calls for More Support for Patients After Bariatric Surgery
Patients find it difficult to adapt to life after bariatric surgery, highlighting the need for better long-term care.
Around the world, more than 650 million...
The cost-effectiveness of bariatric surgery
A new study models an improved bariatric surgery care pathway to estimate the cost-effectiveness of bariatric surgery.
For many obese patients, surgery is a key...
What are the trends in robotic surgery use?
US researchers investigated the trends in robotic surgery use for common surgical procedures.
In robotic surgery, a surgeon performs a surgical procedure by remotely operating...
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