Information is provided about laser surgery, which is used to correct vision problems and eliminate the need for glasses or contacts.

This resource provides much information about specific procedures. Also has updated news about what's going on in the field of plastic surgery.

Discusses several pioneers of heart surgery, including Christian Barnard.

This sit is provided by the National Institute of Health, National Cancer Institute. The site includes information on breast cancer, details of treatment options, and questions a woman might ask her doctors.

Students teams use a laparoscopic surgical trainer to perform simple laparoscopic surgery tasks (dissections, sutures) using laparoscopic tools. Just like in the operating room, where the purpose is to perform surgery carefully and...

For young scholars interested in studying biomechanical engineering, especially in the field of surgery, this lesson serves as an anatomy and physiology primer of the abdominopelvic cavity. Students are introduced to the abdominopelvic...

This illustrated article dicusses an exhibition on the surgical instruments used by the Roman during ancient times.

An animation of what surgeons do during bypass surgery.

Summary of research on a 7,000 year old burial that shows evidence of successful brain surgery. Describes the type of surgery, what it was for and how the relics seem to show what was done.

Take on the role of the Surgeon throughout a total knee replacement surgery.

This is a fascinating exhibit on the history of joint replacement. According to the resource, 40,000 Canadians need a joint replaced each year. Look at some of the materials used in the past and today, how orthopedic surgeons learned...

An hernia is repaired with surgery. This tutorial explains what a hernia is, then covers the surgery and potential risks.

Read about the incredible surgery that through the transplant of nasal cells has resulted in a paralyzed man being able to regain the use of his legs. Includes video.

Students use their knowledge about how healthy heart valves function to design, construct and implant prototype replacement mitral valves for hypothetical patients' hearts. Building on what they learned in the associated lesson about...

Through this unit, students act as engineers who are given the challenge to design laparoscopic surgical tools. After learning about human anatomy and physiology of the abdominopelvic cavity, especially as it applies to laparoscopic...

This site from WebMD Health contains great information on Hepatitis A. Several pictures are provided along with information on topics such as: Causes, symptoms, risks, exams and tests, treatment, prevention and surgery.

This site provides information about a heart attack: definition, care, and treatment of a heart attack. Discusses various treatments: cardiac catheterization, angioplasty and bypass surgery.

This site discusses various treatments including medication and surgery to treat, not cure, Parkinson's Disease. Additional information is located on the left side of this site.

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about common surgeries a teenager might need including: bone and joint surgery, appendectomy, and the removal of wisdom teeth. A question sheet is available to help students build...

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text and timeline about ancient dentistry and surgeries. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

Did you know that Listerine mouthwash was named after Joseph Lister? This Wikipedia encyclopedia reference gives an overview of the work and accomplishments of prominent physician, Joseph Lister (1827-1912 CE). Lister is credited with...

Investigate the science and medical diagnostic uses of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technology. Perform experiments to observe how magnetic properties can be induced, and measure the force of temporary magnets.

An animation of what surgeons do during bypass surgery.

An animation of what surgeons do during bypass surgery.