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Thousands of Americans facing severe inflammatory bowel disease are turning to a procedure colloquially known as barbie butt surgery when conventional treatments no longer provide relief. This life ...

Medically reviewed by David Strosberg, MD Key Takeaways Recovery after a Whipple procedure takes about six to eight weeks.You ...

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Unlike conventional procedures that require large incisions, minimally invasive surgeries are performed through tiny openings ...

A first of its kind operation in the North East has taken place at South Tyneside District Hospital, during which a patient underwent a procedure which aims to keep them well and prevent bowel cancer.