Before surgery, people can prepare physically, mentally, and practically for their surgery and recovery. Find a checklist for what to pack and more.

If the surgery is elective, consider delaying if the patient takes their GLP-1 dose and has GI issues, but if it’s an urgent procedure or a suspicion of cancer, proceed with “full stomach ...

Dr. Di Capua previously discussed “ Hospital OR Turnover Challenges and Solutions.” Q: What measures can be taken in order to improve surgical preparation and patient draping time?

Your hospital bag checklist for overnight stays after surgery or medical procedures Whether you're preparing for elective surgery, a diagnostic procedure or an unexpected hospital ...

Now hospitals are beginning to recognize additional applications for remote monitoring tools for areas such as surgery prep and recovery, oncology and women’s health.

If you're having breast surgery, there are things you can do to set up your home to make your recovery as smooth as possible.