Surgery

Man with world's largest kidney stone wins Guinness World Record

The 1.76 pound kidney stone – roughly the same weight as five baseballs – is the largest kidney stone ever recorded.

Pope Francis to have abdominal surgery on Wednesday - Vatican

Pope Francis will have his operation under general anesthetic.

By REUTERS
07/06/2023

Israel's Health Ministry warns about risks of medical procedures abroad

The Health Ministry warned the Israeli public about high risks associated with seeking medical and cosmetic surgeries overseas.

Iranians sell organs abroad due to regime ‘corruption' - report

Iran expert Beni Sabti said that high prices and inflation are forcing Iranians to sell their organs and sometimes even their children.

Brain surgery performed on a fetus in the womb for first time - study

The baby ended up being born in March and she did not need any medications or treatments since she was discharged.

Dee family listen to heartbeat of Lucy Dee in transplant patient

British-Israeli terror victim Lucy Dee’s organs were transplanted before burial, saving the lives of five people.

TAU scientists discover new treatment for ovarian cancer

RNA-based nanodrugs show an 80% survival rate of the female reproductive system impacting cancer.

Israeli doctor has surgery after nearly becoming paralyzed while skiing

Dr. Ariel Lipschuetz is an anesthesiologist at Hadassah-University Hospital on Mount Scopus in Jerusalem.

Ukraine needs more prosthetics clinicians as war toll mounts

Russia's unrelenting artillery fire and missiles mean that shrapnel wounds are maiming people in Ukraine on a scale just beginning to emerge.

By REUTERS
28/03/2023

Purim cap pistol ammunition endangers young children

If children up to the age of three swallow cap pistol ammunition, it can require surgery to save the child's life.

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