Surgical Techniques



Presurgery Stress Tests and Beta Blockers No Longer Considered Necessary
Routine perioperative stress testing provides no incremental diagnostic yield in patients at low risk for cardiac events, and indiscriminate perioperative therapy with beta-blockers can increase mortality in otherwise stable patients, claims a new report. More...16 Dec 2009
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New Transaxillary Approach to Thyroid Surgery
Dynamic Remodeling System for the Treatment of Spinal Scoliosis
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Novel Hip Resurfacing System Helps Preserve Bone
Catheter Directed Therapy for Pulmonary Embolism Proves Successful
Robotic Repair of Vaginal Prolapse Holds Significant Benefits
Lap-Band Surgery Effective for Morbidly Obese Children
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Intraoperative MRI-Guidance System Enhances Safety
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