Surgical Techniques

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• New ISO Standard for Spinal Disc Implants

• Arthroscopic Debridement Ineffective in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis

• Polymer Gel Prevents Skin Grafts from Shrinking

• Organ Transplant Rejection Eliminated by Chimerism

• Anastomosis System Attaches Multiple Blood Vessel Grafts

• Adipose-Derived Stem Cells Show Promise in Breast Reconstruction

• Wrist Fractures Repaired Without a Cast

• Peripartum Hysterectomy Strongly Linked to Earlier Cesarean

• Needle-Free Alternative for Hypodermic Injections

• Semirigid Spinal System Presents New Fusion Options

• Nerve Location During Surgery Made Simpler

• Lightweight Videoscope Facilitates Urologic Cytoscopy

• Laser-Assisted System Melts Away Fat

• Human Fibrin Sealant Approved for General Surgical Hemostasis

• Vacuum-Assisted Closure Dressings Improve Skin Graft Healing

• New Language Mapping Technique Advances Brain Surgery

• Long-Term Efficacy Shown for Uterine Fibroid Embolization

• Hypothermia Increases Blood Loss During Surgery

• New Pedicle Screw for Osteoporotic Patients

• Nephron-Sparing Surgery Possible When Treating Renal Cancer

• IV Solution Treats Surgical Blood Volume Loss

• Electrical Stimulation of the Brain Alleviates Tinnitus

• Surgical Platform Effectively Closes a Gastrotomy