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'Poop Transplant' Changes Play Out Over Several Months, Study Finds
Patients who undergo a "poop transplant" to treat severe diarrhea often see their symptoms get better within days, but their gut bacteria continue to undergo dramatic changes for months.
Penis Transplant: Why It's Done & What Can Go Wrong
The first U.S. penile transplant is exciting news, but the procedure also comes with risks that must be weighed against the benefits.
Doctors Perform US' 1st Penis Transplant
A 64-year-old man in Massachusetts has become the first person in the United States to receive a penis transplant, doctors announced today.
Big Gulp: Man Swallows Cellphone, Needs Surgery
A man in Ireland swallowed an entire cellphone that became lodged in his stomach and was tricky to remove, according to a new report.
Costly, Deadly, Complicated: These 7 Surgeries Take the Biggest Toll
Why does someone need an emergency surgery?
Unlucky 7? Emergency Surgery Usually Means These Operations
Need to go under the knife, stat? You're probably having one of these procedures.
An Unusual Case of a Bulging Esophagus
About 50 years after having surgery, a man sought medical help for a rather unusual condition.
