Anemia and anticoagulant use were both associated with higher blood loss and drainage volume, which may prolong a hospital stay after breast reconstruction surgery, according to recent study results.

Pelvic reconstructive surgery treats pelvic organ prolapse, which can occur due to factors like childbirth or chronic coughing. Recovery varies depending on the type of surgery. Pelvic reconstructive ...

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Cancer itself or cancer treatments may affect the way your body works or looks. When this happens, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center and the UW Center for Reconstructive Surgery provide expert solutions.

During the procedure, a urologist rebuilds your genitalia, including the penis and surrounding tissue. These procedures restore the appearance of your genitals and your ability to urinate and/or ...

At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center and UW Medicine, we surround you with experts who specialize in caring for people with cancer. A handful of people make up the core of your reconstructive surgery team ...

Today lifestyle contributor Jill Martin announced that she will undergo emergency surgery following complications from her breast cancer treatment. On Friday, January 9, Martin, 49, shared a health ...

In A Nutshell Korean researchers developed SC Fill paste, an injectable tissue filler made from processed human skin that ...

By promoting blood vessel growth and tissue remodeling while keeping inflammation low and reducing capsular contracture, the ...

There are options available if people are unhappy with the results of their breast construction surgery after a mastectomy. These may include waiting for the breasts to settle and heal, using scar ...