Boy's heart, brain function halted for cardiac tumour removal!
The surgery was performed using deep hypothermic circulatory arrest (DHCA), a surgical technique that involves reduction of body temperature to 15 degrees Celcius
Jul 25, 2016, 16:23 PM IST
65-year-old polio patient with fracture regains movement after surgery
A 65-year-old polio patient with a fractured thigh bone has regain movement and started walking again after a complicated surgery performed by doctors of a city hospital.
Jul 06, 2016, 23:12 PM IST
Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif post-operation recovery on course, says daughter Maryam
Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is recovering well from a heart bypass surgery, said his daughter Maryam Nawaz on Sunday.
Jun 06, 2016, 16:56 PM IST
What doctors found inside this lady's appendix was weird!
The woman whose name has not been revealed came to the hospital complaining of pain and tenderness on the right side of her pelvis, making her unable to eat and suffer from fever.
May 31, 2016, 16:37 PM IST
Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif to undergo open-heart surgery in UK today; Modi wishes him speedy recovery
Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's open-heart surgery will take place at London's The Princess Grace Hospital.
May 31, 2016, 07:34 AM IST
World's 60 million refugees need 2.78 mn surgeries a year
Without access to timely and safe surgery, many people will become disabled and many will die -- outcomes that could have been prevented.
May 27, 2016, 16:30 PM IST
Robot surgeon stitches tissue without help from human doctors – Watch!
The Smart Tissue Autonomous Robot (STAR) can perform complex surgery as well, and in some cases better than human surgeons.
May 05, 2016, 11:39 AM IST
Bangladesh's 'Tree Man' has successful surgery, hopes to return to work!
The warts were identified as epidermodysplasia verruciformis, an extremely rare, non-contagious disease.
Feb 24, 2016, 17:09 PM IST
Predicting right-size of heart valves before surgery
The computer simulation project, a collaboration between Flamini and Puneet Bhatla from NYU Langone School of Medicine, began in the summer of 2014.
Feb 14, 2016, 12:13 PM IST
60% rise in cosmetic surgeries ahead of Valentine's Day
Currently, the cosmetic surgeries relating to skin and several other minor procedures cost around Rs.8,000-9,000 only.
Feb 12, 2016, 23:40 PM IST
Weight loss surgery may kill romance, hit family life
Want to shed those extra kilos through weight loss surgery? Do it before you get hitched! According to a study, being married might actually work against those who want to put off weight, reveals a study.
Jan 27, 2016, 16:49 PM IST
Frequent sore throats? Tonsil removal can offer relief
Adults suffering from frequent sore throats might find relief by having their tonsils surgically removed, new research has found.
Jan 16, 2016, 12:38 PM IST
Hypnosis offers new alternative for `awake brain surgery`
According to a new study, hypnosis may provide a new option for the 'awake surgery' for brain cancer patients.
Dec 29, 2015, 10:23 AM IST
Uptick in cosmetic surgeries linked to social media
There has been a sharp increase in the number of youngsters undergoing cosmetic surgeries just because they want to look better on social media platforms, doctors said.
Dec 24, 2015, 23:24 PM IST
Sun exposure impacts weight-loss surgery results
Seasonal sun exposure plays a substantial role in how well people do after weight loss surgery.
Dec 23, 2015, 13:55 PM IST
Weight-loss surgery goes long way in cutting diabetes, heart risk
Bariatric surgery delivered in routine clinical practice in the UK is associated with a substantial initial weight loss that is sustained for at least four years after surgery, according to the study.
Dec 23, 2015, 10:26 AM IST
Doctors perform heart surgery on 29-week foetus
For the first time in Kerala, a team of doctors here performed surgery on a 29-week foetus to relieve narrowing of the exit of the unborn baby's heart chamber.
Dec 11, 2015, 18:04 PM IST
West Ham's striker Diafra Sakho to have surgery, out for three months
Sakho, who injured his left thigh during Sunday`s 1-1 draw with West Bromwich Albion, has scored five goals for the Hammers in all competitions this season.
Dec 04, 2015, 20:00 PM IST
Be calm before surgery for better outcome
If you are ill and scheduled for a medical procedure, keep calm as feeling high levels of distress, fear and hostility prior to undergoing a surgery like angioplasty may lead to poor outcome, said a study.
Dec 03, 2015, 21:22 PM IST
Artificial pancreas performs nicely in small research
A team of researchers has developed a functional artificial pancreas that has performed well in humans in the pilot study.
Nov 22, 2015, 16:45 PM IST
