Jemma Mondon, 41, began getting painful, heavy periods in her late twenties, along with severe stomach pains - but was told ...

An orphaned rhino calf was rescued after life-saving surgery, and is now thriving back at Limpopo’s Rhino Orphanage.

Recovery from bowel obstruction surgery can last for several weeks and require rest and self-care. Your healthcare team will help develop a recovery plan that meets your specific needs.

Despite being potentially lifesaving, bowel obstruction surgery is associated with a high rate of death during surgery or shortly after the procedure. If left untreated, bowel obstruction can be ...

Bowel resection, also called partial colectomy ... The location and extent of the disease Your general health Whether you have scar tissue in the area from previous surgery Your doctor's expertise and ...

The ileum (the last part of the small intestine) is formed into a pouch, brought downwards, and connected to the anus. This allows the person to release waste normally after surgery. The IPAA is the ...

General surgeons are surgical specialists who care for patients needing surgery on the abdomen, skin, breast, soft tissues, or endocrine system, which includes the esophagus, stomach, small bowel, ...

But these typically need surgery. An umbilical hernia is a gap in the abdominal wall that allows a section of intestines to poke through. It can happen in infants when the spot where the umbilical ...