The UAB Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is an integral part of one of the nation's largest health systems. Nationally known for our compassionate care, cutting-edge research, and comprehensive ...

Gastric sleeve and gastric bypass are weight loss surgeries that help you eat less by reducing the size of your stomach. They have several key differences in benefits, risks, and recovery. Bariatric ...

Passing gas after surgery is a sign that your digestive system is waking up. Walking after surgery may help reduce gastric symptoms such as nausea and bloating while speeding up recovery. Chewing gum ...

You usually need to wait at least two weeks before taking a bath after surgery. Check your discharge instructions for specific guidance about bathing after your surgery. After surgery, it's crucial to ...

Mohs surgery is a highly specialized technique for treating skin cancer. Johns Hopkins dermatologic surgeon Elise Ng, M.D., explains the procedure. Mohs surgery is a precise and effective surgical ...

Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) surgery is a two-step procedure that treats certain cancers in the abdomen. Cancerous tumors are surgically removed, and then heated chemotherapy ...