Spine surgery performed while people are 'wide awake' – rather than under general anaesthetic – could mean patients are back on their feet and out of hospital within hours rather than days. A ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Richard Menger is a neurosurgeon and a political scientist. A post-operative x-ray showing a spinal deformity correction for ...

The surgery you have depends on the stage and position of your cancer. The position and size of your cancer affect how much of the voice box (larynx) your surgeon removes. Your test results help your ...

Your doctor may not be able to tell you the exact stage of your cancer until after your operation. During surgery, your surgeon examines other organs around the womb to see if there are signs of ...