Surgical Techniques

In Other News

• Microsurgery Preferred for Resecting Rectal Lesions

• Rising Demand for Surgical Drapes, Gowns, and Gloves

• Micro-invasive Alternative to Lumpectomy

• Derotation Brace Aids Scoliosis Treatment

• Thrombolytic Therapy May Reduce Amputation in Frostbite

• Percutaneous Thrombectomy Useful for Deep Venous Thrombosis

• New Option for Restoring Hip Mobility

• New Family of Spinal Spacers Developed for Differing Anatomies

• Portable Endoscopic Camera Aids Onsite Diagnosis

• Pancreatic Cancer Surgery Option Overlooked

• New Catheter Offers Increased Flow Rates

• Antihemophilic Injection Prevents Bleeding after Surgery

• Smokers to be Denied Surgery in the UK

• Internet Connects Surgeon and Surgical Robot

• Hyaluronic Acid Agents Could Prevent Adhesions After Gynecologic Surgery

• Aprotinin-Free Alternative for Vascular Surgery

• Sterile Catheter Insertion System Reduces Infections

• Nerve Damage May Occur After Weight-Loss Surgery

• First-Ever Robotic Pancreatectomy Performed

• Branched Stent-Grafts Preferred to Open Vascular Surgery

• Removing Malignant Brain Tumors through the Nose

• Dramatic Increase in Caesarean Sections

• Clips Close Inadvertent Colonoscopy Perforations