General Surgery

What Surgeons Want in Their Staplers

It's a short list: no malfunctions and no leakage.

Posted 11/13/14 | Dan O'Connor, Editor-in-Chief | Post a comment

Yes, You Can Do Outpatient Colectomy

Technology and post-op care are changing the length of stay for patients after colorectal surgery.

Posted 10/02/14 | Kendal Gapinski, Associate Editor | Post a comment

Daytime is Best for Lap Choles

Overnight, they're more likely to convert to open cases.

Posted 09/30/14 | 3 comments

Lap Choles Safe for Kids

Posted 08/11/14 | Post a comment

Hospitals Across the Country Vary Substantially in Their Use of Laparoscopy

Despite lower complication rates, study finds that some hospitals aren't performing minimally invasive surgery as often as they could.

Posted 07/09/14 | Post a comment

The Latest in Laparoscopic Surgery

There were plenty of innovative devices on display in the exhibit hall at this year's SAGES conference.

Posted 06/30/14 | David Renton, MD | Post a comment

Older Patients at Risk After Colon Surgery

Posted 04/14/14 | Post a comment

Single-Incision Success

These ideas and innovations are improving the efficiency and safety of the most minimally invasive laparoscopy.

Posted 12/03/13 | David Bernard, Senior Associate Editor | Post a comment

Laparoscopic Surgery, This Time With Feeling

Posted 10/21/13 | Post a comment

Cost-Justifying Single-Incision Lap Chole

Posted 08/12/13 | Post a comment