Bariatric surgery dramatically alters anatomical and physiological characteristics of the upper GI tract, influencing GI symptom outcomes. Nevertheless, available data, mainly concerning GERD ...

In 5-year data recently presented at the 2025 American Society of Clinical Oncology Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium (ASCO GI), this benefit was confirmed with longer follow-up, showing a 5-year OS ...

A scab after surgery is a normal part of healing. It forms at the incision site to protect the skin underneath while it heals. Removing a scab can impede healing, so it's best to let it fall off on ...

After gastric bypass surgery for weight loss, the new connection between the ... You may have a test called an upper GI series. This test uses X-rays and contrast dye that you swallow. It can show if ...

New cases of gastrointestinal illness are still being reported by students at the University of Guelph, but the rate of increase has started to slow down. On Thursday, 255 cases were reported ...

Penis enlargement surgery can involve silicon implants, fat transfer, ligament division, and other procedures. Surgery is rarely necessary in medical terms, and it can entail complications.

Coronary artery bypass surgery is a procedure to treat coronary heart disease. There are various types, including multiple bypass and minimally invasive. The medical name for coronary artery or ...

For obstructive sleep apnea, a CPAP machine is prescribed. However, sometimes surgery is recommended for severe cases of obstructive sleep apnea or when other therapies aren’t effective.

Upper gastrointestinal (UGI ... predicts death and need for intervention (blood transfusion, endoscopy, or surgery). A GBS of 0 (pulse <100 bpm; systolic blood pressure ≥110 mm Hg; hemoglobin ...

University of Utah Health's plastic surgery specialists offer the highest quality services from specialty-trained surgeons and certified estheticians. Cosmetic and reconstructive procedures range from ...

The Division of Surgery aims to improve outcomes for patients undergoing surgical treatment of disease through the transfer of technology into clinical practice. This is being achieved by harnessing ...