(HealthDay News) — Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist (RA) use is associated with delayed wound healing in patients undergoing abdominal panniculectomy, according to a study published in ...

Surgeries performed with specialized medical devices requiring only small incisions, called laparoscopic surgery, have many advantages over traditional open surgery, including less pain, fewer ...

Cesarean birth involves cutting the skin, separating the internal tissues and incising the uterus to deliver the baby. The uterus and internal tissues follow a predictable pattern of healing. The ...

Tummy tuck surgery, or abdominoplasty, is a cosmetic procedure that removes excess skin and tightens the abdominal muscles to create a flatter, more toned stomach. At the same time, it can be a ...

Surgeons are often faced with the challenge of securely closing the abdominal wall without injuring the intestines. If the process goes awry, there can be serious consequences for patients, including ...

An unusual study at the Department of Surgery at Heidelberg University Hospital examined for the first time whether the incision technique used in major abdominal surgery had an effect on the results.

Scientists at Johns Hopkins have created a new surgical technique that in extensive animal studies is safe and may improve even further the benefit of minimally invasive surgery by leaving the ...