Between 50% and 90% (depending upon the type and location of the surgery) of abdominal surgeries result in adhesions, characterized by excessive scar tissue that tethers organs and tissues to one ...

Stanford researchers recently announced promising animal studies for a hydrogel they developed to prevent post-surgery ...

We all want a flat stomach, but operations such as ... my scar and remove some fat above it. After the surgery, I had a small drain under the scar to make sure no blood accumulated in the wound.

Matt Lanter is reflecting on the third anniversary of his emergency surgery following an intestinal blockage — and why he's ...

Surgery to remove your stomach is called a gastrectomy. There are different types of gastrectomy. The type you have depends on the stage and position of your cancer. You might have: a subtotal or ...