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Surgical Techniques

Chimeric Hybrid Silkworms Could Improve Surgical Sutures

Transgenically engineered silkworms could spin silk almost as strong as spider silk, which could possibly be used to make sutures, artificial limbs, tendons, tissue scaffolds, and microcapsules. More...
19 Jan 2012
Image: The CVSL steerable guidewire (Photo courtesy of CVSL).

Innovative Guidewire Uses Remote Controlled Flexible tip

A new steerable guidewire possesses a tip that can be remotely manipulated to bend upon demand, allowing more control when navigating through difficult vasculature. More...
18 Jan 2012

Weight Loss Surgery Might Protect Against Cardiovascular Events

Bariatric surgery in obese individuals was associated with a reduced long-term incidence of cardiovascular events and death, according to a new study. More...
18 Jan 2012

Gunshot and Stabbing Victims Undergoing Fewer Surgeries

An increasing number of penetrating abdominal injury wounds are being treated using selective nonoperative management, according to a new study. More...
17 Jan 2012
Image: The PICO negative pressure wound therapy system (Photo courtesy of Smith & Nephew).

Disposable Negative Pressure System Expands Patient Access

A new single-use, off-the-shelf, negative pressure wound therapy system tightly seals wounds and removes edema. More...
16 Jan 2012

International Effort to Improve Safety of Orthopedic Devices

The International Consortium of Orthopaedic Registries is bringing together orthopedic surgeons, scientists, and other stakeholders to establish a unified method for analyzing and reporting multinational registry data. More...
11 Jan 2012
Image: The Endo Stitch automated suturing device (Photo courtesy of Covidien).

Automated Suturing Device Reduces Surgical Stitching Time

An automated device reduces overall hospitalization costs and cuts operating room time, when compared to similar procedures performed with robotic assistance. More...
10 Jan 2012
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