Medscape General Surgery Headlines

Is Lightweight or Heavyweight Mesh Better for Hernia Repair?

Mon, 6 Feb 2012 11:21:12 EST

Commentary on a study that compared lightweight mesh with heavyweight mesh in open inguinal hernia repair, published January 2012 in the British Journal of Surgery.

Legal Problems Pile Up for '1-800-Get-Thin' Surgeons

Thu, 2 Feb 2012 16:47:28 EST

The California surgeons, who market gastric-banding surgery for weight loss through 1-800-Get-Thin ads, face FDA scrutiny, a state investigation into alleged billing fraud, a whistleblower suit, and more.

Most Think Ideology Will Affect Ruling on Health Law

Thu, 2 Feb 2012 14:33:53 EST

Just 28 percent of those surveyed believe the justices will base their decision on the mandate without regard to politics and ideology, according to the survey.