Pacemaker surgery is typically a minimally invasive procedure performed under local anesthesia and mild sedation. Here's a brief overview of the steps involved. Preparation: You will be given local ...

"I am feeling very good," he said. "I was never really sick, just had to have a little procedure done. I have been good since then, and just had to take a few days to make sure everything was all ...

In both procedures, a surgeon removes excess skin and fat from your abdomen. But during a tummy tuck, the surgeon also tightens your abdominal muscles. That step is not usually done as part of a ...

While newer ones have come along in recent years, many surgeons still rely on this procedure to treat skin cancer. (Photo Credit: E+/Getty Images) Doctors consider Mohs surgery the best treatment ...

Different types of abdominal surgery can treat a variety of conditions. After any abdominal surgery, once you have been cleared by the surgeon to participate in regular activities, an exercise regimen ...

Angioplasty is a procedure used to open blocked coronary arteries caused by coronary artery disease. It restores blood flow to the heart muscle without open-heart surgery. Angioplasty can be done in ...