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Surgical Techniques

Outpatient Surgical Technique Corrects Perforated Eardrums

A revolutionary surgical technique for treating perforations of the tympanic membrane is as effective as traditional surgery and far less expensive, according to a new study. More...
30 Jan 2012
Image: Colored scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the crystalline surface of a freeze-fractured gallstone (Photo courtesy of Steve Gschmeissner / SPL).

Ultrasonic Endoscope Remove Gallstones Easier

A recently patented endoscope designed for locating and clearing out gallstones and other gallbladder lesions could make cholecystectomy obsolete. More...
30 Jan 2012

Full Face Transplants Transform Victims Lives

A study describing the largest series of full-face transplantation details patient preparation, design and execution of the operation, as well as a unique immune-suppression protocol that allows for a low long-term maintenance drug regimen. More...
25 Jan 2012
Image: The Emboshield Pro embolic protection device (Photo courtesy of Abbott Vascular).

Stenting Becoming Safer in High-Risk Patients

Placing a carotid artery stent with distal embolic protection is safer than ever in patients ineligible for standard surgical treatment, according to a new study. More...
23 Jan 2012

Maneuvers Effectively Reduce Pain After Laparoscopic Surgery

A new study shows that pulmonary recruitment maneuver and intraperitoneal normal saline infusion are effective in removing postlaparoscopic carbon dioxide from the abdominal cavity, decreasing laparoscopy-induced abdominal or shoulder pain. More...
19 Jan 2012

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
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