Surgical Techniques
Mastectomy Slashes Cancer Risk in BRCA1/2 Women
A study has shown that bilateral prophylactic mastectomy reduces the risk of breast cancer by more than 90% in women with BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations, and may be even more effective when performed concurrently with or following oophorectomy, or removal of the ovaries. More...03 Mar 2004
Manual Delivery Without Need for Episiotomy
A study has shown that in rare but serious cases where an infant's shoulders get stuck in the birth canal after the head emerges, it might be best for mother and baby if doctors use their hands to manipulate the baby's position in order to ease delivery, instead of cutting a wider opening called an episiotomy. More...27 Feb 2004
Heated Chemotherapy for Abdominal Cancer Improves Survival
Combining heated chemotherapy with surgery can improve survival rates and quality of life in patients with cancer of the abdominal cavity that has spread from the colon, according to a study in the February 2004 issue of Annals of Surgical Oncology More...25 Feb 2004
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Hemostasis Device for Arterial Catheterization
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CR Version of High-Flexion Knee
Gastric Surgery Patients Susceptible to Complications
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Ceramic-on-Ceramic Hip Implant
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Minimally Invasive Procedure for Removing Fibroadenomas
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