Ovarian cancer often goes undetected for a long time. In seven out of 10 patients, the tumor has already formed secondary ...

Ovarian cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer, a type that usually remains undiagnosed for a while in many ...

A laparoscopic total abdominal colectomy is an operation that removes the large intestine. Doctors use it to treat conditions including: Inflammatory conditions of the intestine, such as Crohn's ...

Malignant ascites can develop with late stage pancreatic cancer. Ascites involves the buildup of fluid in the abdomen. Doctors can drain the fluid to relieve symptoms, but fluid may return. Ascites ...

Though many digestive problems can be treated successfully with lifestyle changes or medications, some conditions may require laparoscopic surgery. For laparoscopic surgery, three or more small (5-10 ...

DETROIT — A 60-year-old man from the Cadillac area has become the first patient in Michigan to receive a state-of-the-art aerosolized cancer treatment, performed by Henry Ford Health surgical ...

Ascites often develops as a complication of liver disease, causing fluid buildup in the abdominal cavity. Common treatments for ascites include reducing sodium intake, taking diuretics, and undergoing ...

Abdominal pain, bloating, and gas can be caused by any number of problems, but diverticulitis is a common source of those symptoms. It is an infection of the large intestine that can cause mild to ...

Inflammation that affects your retroperitoneal space is a serious medical condition. It has a high mortality rate. However, early diagnosis and treatment can improve your outlook. The retroperitoneal ...

A woman suffering from extreme bloating was shocked to find out she was 23 weeks pregnant with a fetus growing in her bowel. The woman, 37, went to doctors complaining of pain in her abdomen that ...