Want to Manage Postsurgical Pain Without Opioids? There Are Other Options.
How to work with your OB-GYN to make a pain management plan for a better recovery after surgery
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Fast Facts: Alternatives to Opioids for Pain Management After Common Surgeries for Women
Learn what to consider when it comes to pain management options
I Recovered From Surgery on My Own Terms
I struggled with side effects from opioids after my first C-section, so I chose to do things differently the second time around
There Are Alternatives to Opioids for Pain After Surgery
Conversation starters for patients and providers
Weight-Loss Surgery May Raise Gallstone Risk
The quick weight loss that occurs after bariatric surgery seems to have an unintended consequence -- a greater risk of gallstones.
Addictive Opioids Still Overprescribed After Surgery
Doctors continue to prescribe far too many opioid painkillers to patients following surgery, a new study indicates.
Can Robots Outperform Surgeons in the Operating Room?
A surgical robot outperformed human surgeons in stitching the small intestines of pigs back together, researchers report.
Preparing for Surgery
Facing surgery can be a frightening experience fraught with questions, doubts and uncertainties. However, most surgeries are elective, meaning that you decide if surgery is the best option for you and elect to have the procedure.
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