Decisions that are made early on in the perioperative process by the patient or their surgeon can have far-reaching effects down the line, so it’s critical to optimize the pre-op preparation strategy, ...

If you thought optimizing bone density and smoking cessation were the main pre-op hurdles before a cervical fusion — surprise! Your patient’s SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor) may be ...

Bariatric surgery is an option for people who are severely overweight to lose extra pounds and improve associated conditions such as diabetes. However, it’s not an easy way out, and it requires a big ...

When breast cancer patients get chemotherapy before surgery to remove their tumor, it can make remaining malignant cells spread to distant sites, resulting in incurable metastatic cancer, scientists ...

A total diet replacement program before colorectal cancer surgery appears feasible and safe for patients with excess weight ...

Asking your doctor how non-opioid pain-management options can help kickstart a smooth recovery and get you back to your ...

Zimmer Biomet is changing surgical robotics by integrating AI and data-driven solutions to enhance precision and patient ...

Use of preoperative MRI is variable across practices, but "there's really no clinical benefit," she said. "We have for a very ...

The following article appeared in the July 2010 issue of Connection, the bi-monthly e-newsletter from the AAAHC.Q: As a Medicare-certified ASC, can the recovery room be used simultaneously for ...