A loop colostomy is a kind of colostomy that may be done to either manage gastrointestinal issues or provide bowel rest. It is easier to reverse than other types, which makes it a common option for ...

Bill Ritter, general partner of Vista and East Loop Surgery Centers in Odessa and Midland, Texas, has been one of the honorees with the Heritage of Odessa’s 2013 Statesman Awards, according to a ...

From anesthesia to the recovery room, 70-year-old Monna Cleary's children followed her surgery — 140 characters or less at a time. Twitter is opening doors to the sterile confines of operating rooms, ...

There are several types of surgery for diverticulitis. A doctor will take a person’s health, risk factors, and other symptoms into consideration when suggesting a procedure. Diverticulitis causes ...