Most people feel a mixture of anxiety, nervousness, and excitement in the weeks leading up to surgery. It can also be a busy time when people make preparations for their recovery. Doctors stress the ...

If you plan to get surgery for your prostate cancer, there are a few things you can do to get ready ahead of time. As with any surgery, your well-being and safety are important. If you prepare for ...

For decades, the measure of success in spine surgery has centered on what happens inside the operating room. The precision of the surgeon’s technique, the use of the right tools, and the application ...

If you’re considering getting phalloplasty or bottom surgery, it’s important to know what to expect. We’ve made this guide for all patients who are considering phalloplasty. Before your surgery, there ...

The Iskandar Complex Hernia Center has released a new article titled “How to Prepare Hernia Surgery: Pre-Habilitation Tips“, highlighting the importance of proactive preparation before hernia repair.

We ask all of our patients to identify a support team (care coach) before their surgery date. Your support team could be a friend, family member, or neighbor—someone who you know and trust, who is ...

Decisions that are made early on in the perioperative process by the patient or their surgeon can have far-reaching effects down the line, so it’s critical to optimize the pre-op preparation strategy, ...

The weeks leading up to a major surgery can be a time of uncertainty and worry for patients, many of whom anticipate the need ...

Surgery can be a stressful experience for children and families. Feeling well prepared can help reduce anxiety, support recovery, and make it a positive experience. When a child needs surgery, it can ...

Surgery might be a physical event, but it’s a mental and emotional one, too. Even if the procedure is routine, it can bring up real fears of pain and the unknown. That kind of stress doesn’t always ...

Stanford University scientists have concluded that an individual approach to patient preparation before surgery can not only improve physical and cognitive fitness, but also significantly reduce the ...

DOVER — Two departments focused on pre-surgery admission and preparation have come together to form the Center for Surgical Optimization and Pre-Operative Services at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital.