Surgical Techniques

Novel Tissue Containment System for Manual Morcellation Lowers Risk of Cancer Cell Spread 
A novel containment removal system provides gynecologists with the option to perform manual morcellation with minimal invasion during laparoscopic surgery, thus avoiding the risks associated with open surgery. More...
02 Nov 2023

Advanced Anesthesia Technology to Precisely Control Unconsciousness Could Reduce Postoperative Side Effects
Scientists have created a closed-loop anesthesia delivery system that uses brain state monitoring to automatically adjust the doses of the anesthesia drug propofol at 20-second intervals. More...01 Nov 2023


Plant-Based Microrobots Could Conduct Minimally Invasive Biopsies 
Researchers have developed new smart materials that serve as the foundation for the next wave of tiny medical robots that can perform tasks like biopsies or transporting cells and tissues in a minimally invasive manner. More...
30 Oct 2023

Brain Implant Successfully Controls Both Seizures and OCD
For the first time, a patient has been shown to benefit from a single stimulator implanted in the brain to effectively control two life-altering conditions: seizures caused by epilepsy and compulsive behavior caused by OCD. More...27 Oct 2023


Minimally Invasive Procedure Offers Alternative to Open-Heart Surgery for Aortic Stenosis
A new study has shown that outcomes for patients who had a dysfunctional aortic valve and received a prosthetic one through TAVR were comparable to those who had open-heart surgery five years down the line. More...26 Oct 2023
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Improved Medical Implants Could Influence Immune System to Help Instead of Harming the Body
First-Of-Its-Kind Implantable Defibrillator Technology Treats Abnormal Heart Rhythms and Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Innovative Method Combats Bacterial Infection Post Artificial Bone Transplantation
Needle-Based Intervention Robot Compatible with both Fluoroscopy and CT
New Soft Robotic System to Streamline Brain Surgery
First-Ever Implantable Device Detects Organ Transplant Rejection Three Weeks Earlier Than Current Methods
World’s First Surgical Assist Robot with Sense-Of-Force Capability Improves Precision and Safety
Radial Access to Revolutionize Field of Peripheral Artery Interventions
Next Gen Image-Guided System Features First Monopolar X-Ray Tube to Capture Images for Interventional Procedures
First-Of-Its-Kind Surgical Technology Platform Fuses Light Field Imaging Technology with AI
Innovative Technique for Distinguishing Tumor from Normal Tissue to Improve Surgical Resections
First-Ever Simultaneous EUS/ERCP Device to Revolutionize Endoscopy
AI-Assisted Robotic System to Enable Remote Stroke Intervention
Metal Implant Coating Significantly Reduces Body's Reaction to Foreign Objects
AI Technology Allows Neurosurgeons to Identify Brain Tumor Type during Surgery
Joystick-Controlled Neurosurgical Robot Could Revolutionize Complex Brain Surgeries
Smart Scalpel with Built-In Sensors to Pave Way for Surgeries by Robotic Devices
Groundbreaking Robot to Revolutionize Open Microsurgery
POC 3D Imaging Platform Enables Real-Time Assessment of Surgical Specimens in OR
3D-Printed Cerebral Cortex Tissues to Enable Personalized Implantation for Repairing Brain Injuries
Next-Gen Insertable Cardiac Monitor Offers Long-Term Monitoring for Arrhythmias
Minimally Invasive Surgical Technique Limits Blood Loss by Partially Blocking Aorta
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