Nancy desperately needed a hip replacement, but there was a problem: Her doctor said he wouldn’t perform the procedure unless she quit smoking. Though she was a little taken aback, Nancy buckled ...

ASC leaders are optimistic about the future, citing opportunities for growth over the next five years, including the migration of cardiology procedures to ASCs and increasing patient interest.

Older patients who underwent hip fracture surgery with either regional anesthesia without sedation or general anesthesia experienced similar incidences of postoperative cognitive decline.

Two hospitals have added endoscopic spine surgery to their offerings in January. 1. Martinsburg, W.Va.-based WVU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center performed its first endoscopic spine procedure. The ...

A woman spent three months in hospital with severe complications from spinal fusion surgery to treat lower back pain, costing her insurer $343,950. A further 13 claims related to complications ...

Cataract surgery is one of the most common surgical procedures performed worldwide, aimed at restoring vision by removing the cloudy lens of the eye. The choice of anesthesia during cataract ...

Studies indicate that the incidence of ION after spine fusion surgery has been decreasing, suggesting improvements in surgical techniques and patient management[1]. However, the risk remains ...

In 40 patients undergoing ophthalmic surgery using either inhaled sevoflurane plus nitrous oxide or i.v. propofol for induction, satisfaction with induction of anesthesia was assessed afterward by ...

Surgical options aim to relieve pressure on the spinal cord and provide stability to the neck. Common procedures are posterior cervical laminectomy, discectomy and fusion, or corpectomy.