A new thyroid cancer test is fast and more accurate than the tests that doctors currently use, which can come back inconclusive 1 out of 5 times.

A bariatric surgery that's uncommon in the US better reduces type 2 diabetes risk than the standard option, a small study shows.

A new stent that is 40 times smaller than any produced to date could improve surgery for a life-threatening condition in fetuses.

Machine learning-guided virtual reality simulators can help neurosurgeons develop the skills they need before they step in the operating room.

"Surgeons often discuss the emotional and physical side-effects of treatment, yet we rarely discuss the costs."

Nerve transfer surgery shows promise in restoring some hand movement for people with tetraplegia after a spinal cord injury.

Scientists have tried developing scaffolds from plastics and textiles to repair a torn meniscus in the knee. Now, an organic model shows promise in the lab.

A physician who performs vasectomies shares key information about the procedure.

Inducing seizures before surgery in people with epilepsy could cut hospital stays and costs, research finds. Here's how.

A new way of predicting which pancreatic cysts are cancerous is 95% accurate, report researchers.