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surgery

[sur-juh-ree] / ˈsɜr dʒə ri /


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He received three doses of immunotherapy across nine weeks before undergoing surgery in May 2023.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 10, 2026

Ultimately, his lack of availability led to his omission from England's World Cup squad over the summer, having previously sought specialist advice on whether surgery was required.

From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026

Garrett, a two-time NFL defensive player of the year, has been on injured reserve since undergoing knee surgery after the opener.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2026

The findings suggest that giving a short course of immunotherapy before surgery may provide more durable cancer control for this specific type of bowel cancer than the usual combination of surgery and post-operative chemotherapy.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 10, 2026

“Brain surgery is risky. There’s always a chance the patient won’t recover.”

From "Because of Mr. Terupt" by Rob Buyea

Guilfoyle’s attorney, Binnall, said: “Ambassador Guilfoyle will never apologize for offering to help shed light on a case in which 1,000 children underwent unnecessary, invasive, and debilitating surgeries at that man’s hands.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026

Cartilage samples collected during knee replacement surgeries responded to the treatment by beginning to produce new, functional cartilage.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 6, 2026

Roebuck went through several surgeries during his first week in the hospital and, all told, spent more than a month in medical care.

From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026

“Women had needed to prove they could have their periods … and fly planes, perform surgeries, run governments. They still had to do this.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026

Auggie had had like a million surgeries before then, but this was the first time my mom thought I was old enough to go and visit him.

From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio




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