Surgical Techniques
Robotic-Assisted Surgery Found Superior in Gynecologic Oncology
A new study has found that found that robotic radical hysterectomy results in lower blood loss and shorter length of stay compared with traditional open radical hysterectomies in patients with stage I and II cervical cancer. More...30 Dec 2008
Self-Embedding Disorder in Teens Identified by Radiologists
Minimally invasive, image-guided treatment is a safe and precise method for removal of self-inflicted foreign objects from the body, according to the first report on "self-embedding disorder,” or self-injury and self-inflicted foreign body insertion in adolescents. More...29 Dec 2008
New Electrotherapy Systems Alleviate Postoperative Pain and Edema
Targeted pulsed electromagnetic field devices create a therapeutic electrical current in injured soft tissue, modulating biochemical and physiological healing processes to help reduce related pain and inflammation. More...23 Dec 2008
In Other News
Better Treatment Options for Breast Cancer in Women with Implants
Breakthrough Implantable Medical Devices Use Polymer Nanofabrics
Bariatric Surgery Could Resolve Liver Disease in the Obese
Next-Generation Deep Brain Stimulation Devices
Model Estimating Radiation Skin Doses During CT-Guided Interventions Developed
Statins Improve Results of Vascular Surgery
Patient's Stem Cells Used To Create New Trachea
Improved CO2 Insufflator Assists Virtual Colonoscopy
Blood Transfusion Could Affect Surgical Outcomes in Cancer Patients
Live Surgery Broadcast Using Internet2
Tissue Cooling System Specifically Designed for Prostate Surgery
Destroying Cancerous Tumors with Hyperthermia
A Multi-Functional Surgical Platform Proffers Enhanced Flexibility
New Injection System for Vertebroplasty
Vacuum-Assisted, Spring-Loaded Core Biopsy Device Developed for the Breast Ultrasound Market
Robotic Partial Nephrectomy Shows Excellent Outcomes
Laser Welding Technique Seals and Heals Wounds
Combined Cesarean Section and Appendectomy Found Safe
Sponge-Like Allograft Fills Bone Voids
Improved Treatment Options for Traumatic Aorta Injury
Monitoring Broken Bones Using a Wireless Bone Monitor
Surgery Beneficial for Treatment of GERD
3D Clavicular Reconstruction Plates Offer Better Surgical Results
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