A scalpel can follow instructions, but a hand still has to decide what “superficially” means. That is the stubborn problem at ...

One of the first things people considering cosmetic surgery think about is the cost, considering it's expensive and insurance often doesn't cover it, but patients can save money by going to resident ...

I’m a surgeon, and I couldn’t be more excited about the potential for communications tools to democratize access to essential knowledge in my profession. Throughout the history of modern surgery, ...

Rapid advances in the development of medical devices in the 21st century are contributing to healthier lives, but bring with them a new challenge: teaching clinicians how to use these ...

The Integrated Vascular Surgery Residency at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center is a five-year training program that culminates in board examination eligibility and primary certification in ...

Virtual reality technology is becoming an increasingly popular training surgical training tool, both for medical students as well as veteran surgeons learning to use new medical devices. The most ...

A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine showed how many surgical residents have had to deal with discrimination and mistreatment. (Photo: Getty Images) The New England Journal of ...

If you’ve had a surgery postponed due to the pandemic, or one is on the horizon, there may be some work you can do right now to prepare and to help improve your postoperative outcome. Prehabilitation, ...

The diversity of the Saint Louis University general surgery training is made possible by our partner facilities. Each site allows for a unique patient population and practice environment. Residents ...