The AWAKE Program, which stands for Accelerated Surgery Without General Anesthesia in Kidney Transplantation, is a way for patients to remain awake through their kidney transplant. Its first transplant was completed in June 2024.

An expert explains the different types of kidney cancer surgeries, and what patients can expect to experience after the procedure. There are multiple types of kidney cancer surgery nowadays, from traditional open surgery to minimally invasive surgery ...

Surgery is the main treatment for localized (confined to the kidney) kidney cancer. It is also an important option for other stages of kidney cancer. Most people with kidney cancer begin treatment by having surgery to remove their cancer. You may have ...

Share on Pinterest Bariatric surgery may be better for preserving kidney function in people with diabetes and obesity than GLP-1 drugs. Image credit: Ruben Earth/Getty Images. In a new study, people with obesity, diabetes, and chronic kidney disease were ...

Poison frontman Bret Michaels says he's recovering from kidney stone surgery after performing several shows through "intense" pain.