Different types of vocal cord surgery include microlaryngoscopy, medialization laryngoplasty, and reduction laryngoplasty. The type of surgery a person has may depend on the reason for the procedure.

While all common types of anesthesia are safe and effective when administered by properly trained individuals, none can be considered safest or most effective. Optimal selection depends on the patient ...

A new clinical trial will compare two types of anesthetic to determine how soon after surgery they allow patients to return home. The Volatile vs Total intravenous Anesthesia for major non-cardiac ...

Former President George W. Bush, 68, recently had knee surgery. As an anesthesiologist, I am a doctor that specializes in putting patients to sleep for surgical procedures. Naturally, I was curious as ...

Nov. 27 -- WEDNESDAY, Nov. 26 (HealthDay News) -- Outcomes for surgery to treat carotid (neck) artery blockages are the same for patients who have general or local anesthesia, according to a study by ...