NewYork-Presbyterian, the hospital partner of Columbia University Irving Medical Center, has once again been named one of the best hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
For bariatric surgeon Francisco Guzman, MD, the day starts with an hour of alarms, has plenty of food, and finds its rhythm in the OR—with the right playlist.
From holding delicate tissue aside to creating a clear path to the surgical site, retractors give surgeons the visibility and access they need to operate safely and precisely.
It's one of the first questions patients ask when they learn they need hernia surgery. And it's a completely reasonable one, especially given the headlines about mesh lawsuits and complications. Here's what to know.
A surgery already underway can create a rare opening for ovarian cancer prevention, one that is clinically straightforward but still complicated by counseling, access, insurance, and views on reproductive choice.
