Surgical Techniques
New Adhesive Hydrogel Coatings to Prolong Lifespan of Pacemakers and Medical Implants
Engineers have discovered a simple method to prevent fibrosis by coating medical implants with a hydrogel adhesive that binds the devices to tissue and shields them from attacks by the immune system. More...28 May 2024
Maneuvering System Empowers Surgeons with Enhanced Control during Laparoscopic Procedures
A groundbreaking maneuvering system allows surgeons to precisely control the surgical space, reducing the need for extra hands and minimizing risks associated with inexperienced staff performing complex techniques. More...28 May 2024
New Two-Dimensional Material Paves Way for Safer, More Effective Implantable Medical Devices
In the first-ever study to understand the biological interactions of borophene, researchers have improved this material in the lab by imparting chirality to this atomically thin version of boron. More...27 May 2024
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Portable MRI Compatible Surgical Robot Improves Patients Outcomes for Neurosurgery
A compact, MRI-compatible surgical robot that facilitates intelligent intraoperative surgical planning and guidance through real-time soft tissue imaging aims to tackle the issue of brain shift during deep brain stimulation lead placements. More...24 May 2024
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