It’s natural for children to have questions or feel uncertain if they need surgery. The team at University of Utah Health is here to help you and your child feel at ease. As a parent, you can offer ...

"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 ...

For people of all ages, the mere thought of surgery can spur anxious thoughts and concerns: How long will the surgery take? What will my recovery look like? How risky is the procedure? Worries and ...

In many institutions, when a patient is scheduled for surgery, the patient is contacted before the procedure and given instructions as to how to prepare for the surgery. This may be done by staff from ...

From uncovering hidden cancer before bariatric surgery to reversing frailty in heart patients, preoperative care is becoming more precise and impactful. Multidisciplinary teams and telemedicine are ...

If you smoke, you need to stop smoking and be smoke free for at least two weeks prior to your surgery. Avoid secondhand smoke, nicotine patches, nicotine gum and all similar products. Smoking ...

There are many instances where necessary surgeries are scheduled in advance. As the patient, the advanced notice gives you time to prepare for what you may need when you return home. Surgeries ...

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Surgery might be a physical event, but it’s a mental and emotional one, too. Even if the procedure is routine, it can bring up real fears of pain and the unknown. That kind of stress doesn’t always ...

Coronary bypass surgery is a type of open-heart surgery that redirects blood flow around clogged arteries. You may be a candidate for bypass surgery if you have several narrowed arteries, are ...