Some surgical problems begin with symptoms that seem relatively ordinary. Abdominal discomfort, a swelling, recurring pain or digestive trouble may appear manageable at first, yet certain conditions c...

Piles can begin with symptoms that seem manageable, such as mild bleeding, itching or discomfort during bowel movements. Some people notice improvement after changing their diet or bowel habits, while...

The prospect of surgery often brings concerns about pain, scars, hospital stays and time away from normal activities. Minimally invasive techniques have changed the way many procedures are performed b...

The idea of robotic surgery can sound futuristic, but the technology is already used in selected surgical procedures. For patients, however, the important question is not whether a robot is involved. ...

The word “surgery” often brings to mind a large incision and a long period of recovery. Modern surgical techniques have changed that picture for many patients. Laparoscopic procedures use ...

Problems affecting the anal and rectal area can be uncomfortable to talk about, which is one reason people often postpone getting them checked. A person may manage occasional bleeding, itching or disc...

General surgery requires much more than the ability to perform an operation. It involves clinical judgment, anatomical knowledge, technical precision, patient assessment, and the ability to make sound...

You tell yourself it'll get better. The bleeding isn't happening every day. The pain lasts only a few minutes after using the washroom. The itching comes and goes. So, instead of visiting a...

Most people don't visit a doctor after the first episode of bleeding or pain during a bowel movement. Instead, they search online, try home remedies, change their diet for a few days, and hope ...

It starts as what looks like a small boil. You ignore it because it's not very painful. A few weeks later, it swells again. This time, there's discharge, sitting becomes uncomfortable, and ...