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Image: New studies suggest benefit of total robotic metabolic and bariatric surgery over conventional laparoscopy (Photo courtesy of 123RF)

Total Robotic Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Proves More Beneficial than Conventional Laparoscopy

Two new studies have highlighted the potential advantages of total robotic metabolic and bariatric surgery, including shorter operative times, decreased lengths of hospital stay, and lower complication rates compared to laparoscopic approaches. More...
13 Jun 2024
Image: The bioengineering breakthrough helps repair damaged bones without causing negative side effects (Photo courtesy of Dhawan, et al.; https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.202310789)

Bioengineering Breakthrough to Improve Bone Regeneration Treatments

Researchers have discovered a novel approach to utilize growth factors for bone repair without the adverse effects associated with previous methods, promising improved outcomes for patients. More...
12 Jun 2024
Image: Concept of the wirelessly actuated undulating pump and its integration into an esophageal stent (Photo courtesy of Advanced Functional Materials/ doi.org/10.1002/adfm.202405865)

Wirelessly Activated Robotic Device Aids Digestion in Patients with Compromised Organs

A wirelessly activated device that replicates the wavelike muscular actions in the esophagus and small intestine could facilitate the transportation of food and viscous fluids for digestion, assisting patients with impaired organ function. More...
11 Jun 2024
Image: Surgeons can use the glowing dye to eliminate prostate cancer (Photo courtesy of 123RF)

Glowing Dye Helps Surgeons to Remove Hidden Prostate Cancer Cells in Real-Time

A new approach that combines a glowing marker dye with an imaging system could revolutionize prostate cancer treatment. More...
10 Jun 2024
Image: The Myriad device enables safe, automated brain tumor removal and clot evacuation (Photo courtesy of NICO)

Early Minimally Invasive Surgery Improves Intracerebral Hemorrhage Stroke Outcomes

A new study has revealed that patients with intracerebral hemorrhage have better medical outcomes when surgeons perform an early minimally invasive removal of the hematoma compared to those who receive the standard of care. More...
07 Jun 2024
Image: Earlier EVD insertion may lead to improved functional neurological outcomes in TBI patients (Photo courtesy of 123RF)

Early EVD Insertion Improves Surgical Outcome in Traumatic Brain Injury

A new study has shown that early external ventricular drain insertion may lead to better long-term functional outcomes for patients with moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injury. More...
06 Jun 2024
Image: The new method can more accurately gauge how patients recover from spine surgery (Photo courtesy of 123RF)

New Machine Learning Method Better Predicts Spine Surgery Outcomes

Researchers, using Fitbit data to predict surgical outcomes, have a new method to more accurately assess how patients may recover from spine surgery. More...
05 Jun 2024
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