Medically reviewed by Tiffany Gesang, M.D. • The Surgical Clinic A small bowel obstruction (SBO) is a serious condition that always needs prompt evaluation, but…

Medically reviewed by Patrick S. Wolf, M.D., F.A.C.S. • The Surgical Clinic Diverticulitis is a common digestive condition that affects millions of Americans, especially as…

Medically reviewed by Patrick C. Yu, M.D. • The Surgical Clinic This article will help you understand why carotid artery disease is serious and what…

Medically reviewed by Zachary Callahan, M.D. • The Surgical Clinic June is Men’s Health Month, a key time to highlight men’s health issues and treatments.…

Hernia surgery has advanced significantly over the past few decades. Open surgery was long the standard for hernia repair, requiring large incisions and long recoveries.…

Medically reviewed by Bassam Helou, M.D. • The Surgical Clinic The appendix is a 3 to 4-inch organ located in the lower right quadrant of…