Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, 75, recently underwent prostate surgery at Jerusalem's Hadassah Medical Center. The surgery, performed under full anesthesia, was prompted by an infection detected last week. Doctors removed his prostate, which was not cancerous, late Sunday. Netanyahu's office had
Ever wondered how doctors pick the right surgery for you? It turns out, they might be looking at something called the Risk Analysis Index, or RAI. This is like a frailty score that helps them decide how tough you are before an operation. When it comes to fixing a rectal prolapse, doctors can go thro
Endometriosis, a condition that can cause mild discomfort to extreme pelvic pain and even infertility, is a significant health issue for many women. In Jordan, a previous study from one hospital hinted that this condition might be more common than thought. That finding led researchers to investigate
Robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy, often referred to as RARP, is a common surgical method used to treat prostate cancer in the United States. Many studies suggest that the size of the prostate can affect the outcomes of this surgery. However, most of these studies involve a small number of pati
Imagine you've had shoulder surgery to fix an injury. Many patients find that their shoulder works great after surgery. But some struggle to get back to sports at the same level they were before. This isn't just about physical healing; it's also about the mind. Researchers looked into what psycholog
Bronchopleural Fistula (BPF) is a serious issue after lung surgery, often leading to life-threatening complications. Traditional methods haven't significantly lowered the death rate. Recently, less invasive bronchoscopic tools have been introduced, offering safer options. These tools include sealant
Imagine you had hip surgery and followed a simple plan. Could that lead to swift healing and stronger bones? Scientists studied a method known as Kocher-Langenbeck, which is frequently used to fix broken hip sockets. Their findings? Those who stuck to this method had less unwanted bone growth, calle
Everyone dreams of perfect vision. But what if a lens that promises just that also comes with some downsides? Let's talk about the PanOptix trifocal intraocular lens (IOL), which is designed to give clear vision at all distances — near, intermediate, and far. It's great for tasks like reading, worki
Tennis elbow, a painful condition caused by the breakdown of a tendon in the elbow called the extensor carpi radialis brevis, often improves with rest and therapy. But sometimes, surgery is required. Traditionally, surgeons either separate or both separate and mend the tendon. Mend it, and patients
When it comes to global surgery, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), infection prevention and control (IPC) takes center stage. Without reliable IPC measures, surgical site infections (SSIs) and other healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) can run rampant, leading to higher ri
