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surgery

[sur-juh-ree] / ˈsɜr dʒə ri /


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Surgery is a better choice for a person under 65 who has a longer life expectancy, said Dr. Lars Svensson, chairman of the Cleveland Clinic’s Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

She also holds a joint appointment in the Center for Musculoskeletal Research in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery.

From Science Daily • Mar. 23, 2026

Surgery is also an option, Jeffrey Lee, a double board-certified plastic surgeon in Boston, tells me.

From Slate • Feb. 22, 2026

Research published by Bristol University and others in the British Journal of Surgery in 2020 showed an "exponential increase" over a similar period, with the conclusions supported by findings from both European and American studies.

From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026

Not until I sat in there with my class on Brain Surgery Day.

From "Because of Mr. Terupt" by Rob Buyea




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