Surgical Techniques
Radiotherapy, Radiosurgery Treatments Developed for Prostate Cancer, Lung Cancer, Schwannomas, Brain, and Spinal Metastases
A Swiss hospital has become the first medical center in the world to begin treating cancer patients with a new technology, a new platform for image-guided radiotherapy and radiosurgery that was designed to treat a moving target with extraordinary speed and precision. More...20 May 2010

Robotic Catheter Reduces Risk of Surgical Dissection or Embolization
A three-dimensional robotic catheter system has the potential to reduce procedure time by 80% in the treatment of vascular disease, result in a significant reduction in both radiation exposure and catheter manipulations. More...20 May 2010


In Other News
Bicuspid Aortic Valve Patients Have an Increased Risk for Brain Aneurysm
Intraoperative MRI Suite Features One-of-a-Kind Layout
Pre-Bent Instruments Preferred in Single-Site Surgery
New Tool Predicts Candidates for Organ Donation
Green Light Laser Treats Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Extraocular Muscle Surgery Improves Vision in Nystagmus Patients
Stem Cells from Surgery Leftovers Could Repair Damaged Hearts
Vertebral Augmentation System Utilizes Inflatable Catheter
Platelet-Rich Plasma Aids Healing After Tooth Extractions
Novel Port Enables Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery
Innovative Guidewire Advances Coronary Procedures
Emerging Robotic Technologies Will Transform the Role of the Surgeon
Artificial Human Skin Created Using Tissue Engineering
Novel Antiadhesion Device Reduces Postoperative Fibrosis
Removable Casts Effective in Treating Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Image-Guided System Offers "Moving-Target” Radiotherapy
Chitosan Offers New Hope for Spinal Injury Victims
Expansion Device Helps Prepare Children for Ocular Prosthesis
3D Bio-Printer Fabricates Human Tissue and Organs
Emergency Tracheostomy Kit Treats Patients with Large Necks
Antibiotics May Not Be Needed Following Abscess Incision and Drainage
Stomach Wraps Effective in Treating Severe Acid Reflux
Intravenous Access in Obese Children Should Be Tried First in the Wrist
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