Unlike conventional procedures that require large incisions, minimally invasive surgeries are performed through tiny openings ...

Modern laparoscopic surgery has revolutionized hernia treatment, offering quicker recovery, less pain, and minimal scarring.

I am a 70-year-old male with a large inguinal hernia on the right side. I have consulted two different surgeons, and both ...

Meta analysis in obese colorectal cancer patients found robotic assisted surgery modestly reduced hospital stay versus ...

The most common treatment for gallstones is removing your gallbladder. The gallbladder is not an essential organ, which means that you can live normally without one. It is a storage organ for bile.

A new meta-analysis suggests that peritoneal dialysis catheter placement using either laparoscopic or percutaneous techniques ...

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 ...