After waiting nearly eight hours for his heart surgery to be performed, his UM surgeon canceled the procedure at the last ...

The study found that virtual visits have the same value as in-person visits for communication and shared decision-making. And they're more convenient. A new study out of Vanderbilt University finds ...

While most scheduled surgeries do proceed as planned, same-day cancellations for surgeries and other procedures are fairly frequent, ranging from 2.5% to 20%, depending on the procedure, a study found ...

For decades, the measure of success in spine surgery has centered on what happens inside the operating room. The precision of the surgeon’s technique, the use of the right tools, and the application ...

A C-section is a common surgical procedure to deliver a baby. You may be scheduled for one, or you are curious about what ...

Dawn Q. McLane, RN, MSA, CASC, CNOR, is regional vice president of operations for Health Inventures. Q: What is a good benchmark for maximum operating room utilization in an ambulatory surgery center ...