Once you and your doctor decide that surgery will help you, you need to learn what to expect from the surgery. You and your caregiver can create a treatment plan for the best results afterward.

While most scheduled surgeries do proceed as planned, same-day cancellations for surgeries and other procedures are fairly ...

Most people feel a mixture of anxiety, nervousness, and excitement in the weeks leading up to surgery. It can also be a busy time when people make preparations for their recovery. Doctors stress the ...

Are you ready for surgery? In 2008, Lorette Lavine, 62, of Hinsdale, Illinois, learned she would need open heart surgery to repair a dysfunctional valve. The former nurse and social worker knew what ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Getting ready to go under the knife can be scary—even when it’s for a procedure you’ve wanted for as long ...

VIRGINIA – A 14-year-old Virginia girl preparing for brain surgery in Cincinnati has worked the past few months to collect thousands of toys for patients who will be in the hospital with her at ...