Endoscopic surgery has become the customary technique for removing small—6 cm or less in diameter—nonmalignant adrenal tumors. It is not clear, however, whether the procedure is also indicated for ...

Left Right & Center is for listeners who feel like people on the other side of the political divide are on Mars. David Greene pieces together the big picture by inviting people from the left and the ...

Diverticulitis, gas, and IBS are common causes of lower left abdominal pain. Kidney stones, ectopic pregnancy, or testicular torsion are more severe causes of abdominal pain. Consult a healthcare ...

After 30 years of setting the bar in laparoscopy and robotics, Chinese urological researchers are forging ahead with ‘intelligent’ surgery. When urologist, Xu Zhang, was exploring a minimally invasive ...

Gastric duplication cyst (GDC) is a rare sub-type of enteric duplication cysts. Complete surgical excision is recommended due to potential risks of bleeding, perforation and malignant transformation.

A stye is a tender, pus-filled lump on the eyelid caused by a bacterial infection in a clogged gland or eyelash follicle. Risk factors include poorly cleaned contact lenses, eye makeup buildup, and ...

Nonclassical congenital adrenal hyperplasia (NCAH) can lead to the production of excess male hormones. It is usually a mild condition and often doesn’t need to be treated if there are no symptoms.