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Many patients having surgery for severe obesity also have mental health conditions

Mental Health Disorders Common Among Bariatric Sx Patients

But such conditions don't seem to hinder post-op weight loss
Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia is infrequent in patients undergoing cardiac surgery

PF4/Heparin Antibodies Predict Mortality in HIT

Findings among patients with thrombocytopenia
A new imaging technique that fluoresces cancer cells may eventually help surgeons locate and remove all of a cancerous tumor on the first attempt

Injectable Agent Illuminates Cancer During Surgery

Technology may help surgeons identify and remove more malignant cells
While most patients who undergo Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery say their well-being has improved

High Rate of Symptoms Reported Post Gastric Bypass Procedure

Abdominal pain, fatigue were most common symptoms after Roux-en-Y procedure
For patients with Crohn's disease

Side-to-Side Isoperistaltic Strictureplasty Helpful in Crohn’s

Age at diagnosis and surgery, family history, smoking are independent risk factors for recurrence
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has strengthened rules regarding the use of vaginal mesh implants to treat pelvic organ prolapse in women

FDA Tightens Rules for Using Mesh Implants in Prolapse Repair

Agency aims to improve treatment of pelvic organ prolapse
Powered intracapsular tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy improves severe obstructive sleep apnea in pediatric patients

Powered Intracapsular Tonsillectomy Aids Pediatric OSA

PITA results comparable to traditional electrocautery tonsillectomy

December 2015 Briefing – Surgery

Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Surgery for December 2015. This roundup includes the latest...

December 2015 Briefing – Pathology

Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pathology for December 2015. This roundup includes the latest...

December 2015 Briefing – Anesthesiology

Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Anesthesiology for December 2015. This roundup includes the latest...