For surgical nerve injuries, waiting for them to heal on their own can be dangerous
Some nerve injuries have a narrow time window for surgical correction
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New guidelines for surgical site infection prevention
Around half of all surgical site infections are preventable with proper care
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Bariatric weight-loss surgery benefits, risks, and medical malpractice
Medical research shows that bariatric surgery helps patients keep weight off long-term, but it is not a risk-free remedy
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What you should know about the special risks of robotic surgery
There have been thousands of product liability claims about the da Vinci robotic surgery system, since it was FDA-approved in 2000
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Texas Medical Board investigates alleged surgeon kickbacks for referrals
Some doctors recommend surgical facilities or extra services provided by companies that they own, without informing patients up-front of offering other options
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What happens when doctors and nurses treat the wrong patient
Two Joint Commission 2017 National Patient Safety Goals focus on identifying patients correctly
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Surgeon admits to lying in court to protect colleague—what you can do to protect yourself
Keeping a real-time medical journal is a useful tool for continuity or care, and as a records of events if something goes wrong
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New proposed guidelines would nix plastic surgeons dancing in costumes during procedures
Experts question the ethics of online plastic surgery videos that entertain rather than inform, creating an illusion of minimal risks
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Signs of dangerous spinal cord compression after back surgery
Hematomas are a known complication of spinal surgery and can cause permanent injury if they are not promptly addressed
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Surgical medical malpractice lawsuit: Adrenal gland surgery ends with removal of pancreas instead
Surgical malpractice sometimes causes serious injuries at surgical sites or nearby structures
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