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Robotic surgery is revolutionizing the landscape of surgical care, offering minimally invasive options that enhance precision, reduce recovery times, and expand treatment possibilities across specialties.

Bariatric surgeon Dr. Fransciso Guzman asks ChatGPT a medical question to assess the quality of AI’s response.

Colorectal Surgeon Dr. Debbie Bakes asks ChatGPT a medical question to assess the quality of AI’s response.

Thyroid cancer doesn’t always require surgery, so when it comes to diagnosis, endocrine surgeon Dr. Eric Kuo shares what’s important to know.

El tratamiento para la obesidad está cambiando. Ozempic es un medicamento que se usa para tratar la diabetes; ahora, millones de personas lo están usando para perder peso. Hablamos con el cirujano y Jefe de Cirugía Bariátrica de Acceso Mínimo/Cirugía Bariátrica, Marc Bessler, MD, sobre cómo funcionan los medicamentos como Ozempic y Mounjaro, las diferencias entre el tratamiento médico y quirúrgico para la obesidad, los riesgos, los beneficios y todas las preguntas intermedias.

The US Preventative Services Task Force updated breast cancer screening guidelines to advise that all women start annual mammograms at age 40. Dr. Roshni Rao joined NBC News to discuss the change.