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Up to 5% of people who have surgery can develop an infection — which can prolong healing and lead to dangerous complications, studies have shown. Additionally, chronic wounds affect around 6.5 million ...

NEW ORLEANS, LA—A standardized initiative to prevent deep sternal wound infections in patients undergoing cardiac surgery more than halved the rate of this risky complication over 4 years, according ...

AI meets surgery: Researchers say AI-embedded robots could enhance surgical precision, decision-making, and training, but require robust oversight and regulation. Training evolution: Explainable AI ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: In December 2023, I had an open-heart aortic valve replacement. All went well, but then I contracted a staph infection. I had to have a second procedure to remove the top four sternal ...

A surgical wound may look fine at discharge—but infections often appear later. Here’s what increases your risk, how to prevent it, and the warning signs you should never ignore. (Image: Pexels) ...

Clear, evidence-based postoperative instructions can shape recovery outcomes and prevent complications. In plastic surgery, where results rely on both surgical precision and patient compliance, ...