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Image: The FastStitch prototype suture device (Photo courtesy of Archon Medical Technologies).

Disposable Suturing Tool Guides Stitches Placement

A prototype suture device, described as a cross between pliers and a hole-puncher, is designed to reduce postoperative problems and guard against the accidental puncture of internal organs. More...
02 Sep 2012

Mild Surgical Complications Increase When Residents Participate

A new study suggests that resident involvement in surgical cases is associated with a small increase in mild surgical complications, mostly caused by superficial wound infections. More...
29 Aug 2012

Complications of Ostomy Creation in Neonates

A new study suggests that although creating a temporary ostomy in newborns with acute abdominal disease is preferable in certain situations, there is a considerable occurrence of complications and reoperations. More...
28 Aug 2012
Image: The EndoStim system IPG and bipolar lead (Photo courtesy of EndoStim).

Stimulation Therapy Treats Acid Reflux Disease

A novel stimulation system uses low energy electrical pulses to strengthen a weak or dysfunctional lower esophageal sphincter muscle, the underlying cause of gastro-esophageal reflux disease. More...
27 Aug 2012
Image: Silicone-based electrotactile stimulation devices place on a silicone finger cuff (Photo courtesy of the University of Illinois).

Supple Nanomaterial Gloves Mimic Human Fingertips

Advanced surgical gloves could be capable of responding with high precision to the stresses and strains associated with touch and finger movement. More...
23 Aug 2012
Image: The operation to relieve the symptoms of achalasia involves opening up the esophageal sphincter muscle. When the muscle is properly opened, it will allow food to pass forward. In order to help prevent acid from refluxing backward, causing esophageal reflux or GERD, a partial fundoplication is usually performed at the end of the procedure (Photo courtesy of Laparoscopic.md).

Surgery Should Be Primary Treatment for Achalasia

Surgery should be the primary treatment for patients with achalasia, despite higher morbidity than observed with endoscopy, according to a new study. More...
22 Aug 2012

Innovative Knee Implant May Improve Torn Meniscus Repairs

A new implant which uses reappropriated tissues from pigs to repair meniscus tissue tears could be faster and more effective than traditional tissue patches. More...
21 Aug 2012
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