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Surgical Techniques

First Hernia Repair Performed Through the Vagina

In what is believed to be the world's first hernia repair conducted through one of the body's natural openings, surgeons were able to repair a hernia using the vagina as the path to the surgical site. More...
05 Nov 2008

Excessive Weight Loss After Bariatric Surgery Linked to Internal Hernia

Patients who undergo rapid excess weight at various points after bariatric surgery are predisposed to internal hernias, claims a new study. More...
04 Nov 2008

Acellular Collagen Matrix for Abdominal Wall Repair

A biologic matrix offers a successful alternative to synthetic materials in surgical soft tissue reinforcement of abdominal hernias. More...
03 Nov 2008

Vitamins Seen Necessary Following Gastric Bypass Surgery

A new study reports that failure to take multivitamins after bariatric surgery can develop rapidly into thiamine deficiency, causing beriberi and encephalopathy. More...
29 Oct 2008

Understanding Post-Operative Loss of Vision

A new review of the studies, findings, and current literature regarding loss of vision after non-ocular surgery provides recommendations for surgical teams in preventing this tragic complication. More...
28 Oct 2008

Reusable Scanning Device Detects Surgical Sponges

A handheld scanning wand issues audible and visual alerts that signal the presence of any objects fitted with a proprietary radio frequency tag left in the surgical field. More...
28 Oct 2008

A Super-Sensitive Probe Could Reduce Colon Polyp Removal

Virtual biopsies could eventually eliminate the need to remove gastrointestinal colon polyps that are not cancerous or which are not expected to develop into the disease. More...
27 Oct 2008
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