Surgical Techniques

Could Abdominal Surgery Be Performed Without General Anesthesia?
A new study suggests regional pain relief could be used during abdominal surgery by employing Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery, in which the organs are reached through a natural opening in the body, such as the mouth or the vagina. More...17 Nov 2009
Stereotactic Radiosurgery Useful in Eliminating Parkinson's Disease Tremors
Stereotactic radiosurgery offers a less invasive, and just as effective, option to eliminate tremors caused by Parkinson's disease and essential tremor than deep brain stimulation and radiofrequency treatments. More...16 Nov 2009
Breast-Specific Gamma Imaging Cost-Effective for Presurgical Planning
Breast-specific gamma imaging is a molecular breast imaging technique with comparable sensitivity to breast MRI for detecting breast carcinoma when used in presurgical planning for patients with known cancer diagnoses, and is considerably less expensive than MRI. More...12 Nov 2009
In Other News
Radiographic Scale Helps Diagnose Necrotizing Enterocolitis
Intraoperative MRI-Guidance System Enhances Safety
Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy Reduces Rates of Postoperative Infection
Low Risk in Treating Previously Coiled Aneurysm
MRI Technology Set to Drastically Change with Lesser-Cost MRI Scans
Intravenous Dextrose Prevents Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting
Image-Guided Treatment for DVT Could Improve Long-Term Outcomes
Hi-Tech Orthopedic Braces Result in a Better fit
Surgery May Be the Best Option for Severe Migraine Headaches
Ethicon Endo-Surgery Unveils Portfolio of Energy Devices
Superobesity Associated with Risk of Death Following Bariatric Surgery
New Surgical Scalpel System Improves Staff Safety
Multidirectional Radio Surgery Treats Brain Cancer
Disposable Video Camera Is 1.2 mm in Diameter and 5 mm long
Metallic Glass Could Help Set Broken Bones
Endoscopic Technique Successfully Repairs Perforated Ulcers
Acute Care Surgery Services Provides Quicker Patient Care
Improved Robotic Hand Works on Compressed Air
Trends in Laparoscopic Colorectal Tumor Resections
Radiofrequency Energy Tonsillotomy as Effective as Tonsillectomy Surgery
3D Retractor Displaces Organs During Laparoscopic Surgery
Curettage-Cryosurgery for Facial Skin Cancers Well Tolerated
Ultrasonic Shears Enhance Surgical Efficiency
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