Surgical Techniques

AI Software Aids Interventional Radiologists during Image-Guided Procedures
An AI-based system for image-guided ablation therapy has been specifically designed to assist physicians in planning liver ablation procedures and confirming ablation zones, with the aim of enhancing treatment precision. More...08 Sep 2023


Microdevices Implanted Into Tumors Can Treat Brain Cancer
Researchers have designed tiny devices, no larger than a grain of rice, that are implanted directly into the patient's tumor and can conduct multiple experiments concurrently to assess the impact of novel treatments on these hardest-to-treat brain cancers. More...07 Sep 2023


Photoacoustic Imaging Creates Detailed Images for Preventing Nerve Damage during Surgery
Multispectral photoacoustic imaging, a noninvasive technique that combines light and sound waves to create detailed body tissue and structure images, offers the potential to prevent nerve damage caused by surgeons. More...07 Sep 2023


New ‘Droplet Battery’ Could Power Next-Generation Wearable Devices and Implants
Scientists have developed a miniature power source that can alter the activity of cultured human nerve cells. Drawing inspiration from how electric eels generate electricity, this device employs internal ion gradients to generate energy. More...05 Sep 2023
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Surgical Robot Provides Real-Time Lesion Updates During Biopsy Procedure
Tiny Shunt Device Alleviates Heart Failure Symptoms
OCT Intravascular Imaging Improves Stenting Procedure Outcomes
Continuous Blood Monitor Provides Real-Time Measurements during Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Smart Implantable Device Changes Shape to Maintain Drug Dosage
First-of-Its-Kind Non-Surgical Pediatric Heart Valve to Transform Treatment of Congenital Heart Disease
Biodegradable Balloon to Revolutionize Rectal Protection from Toxicity during Prostate Cancer Radiation Therapy
Spine Surgery System Uses Visible Light to Create 3D Image for Surgical Navigation in Seconds
Handheld Pen Enables Real-Time Tissue Identification during Surgery
Neurosurgical Navigation Robot Combines High-Precision Technology and Surgeons’ Experience for Greater Accuracy
Innovative Breast Biopsy Marker Enhances Ultrasound Visibility during Surgical Procedures
First-of-Its-Kind Minimally Invasive Surgery Platform Combines Magnets and Machines
Temporary Organic Electrodes to Allow Implant and Removal of Bioelectronics without Surgery
Nature-Inspired Pressure Sensing Technology to Transform Laparoscopic Surgeries
First-of-Its-Kind 4K Advanced Visualization System for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Enhances Procedural Efficiency
Cutting-Edge Solution Combines Robotics and Catheter-Based Technology for Less Invasive Open Heart Surgery
First-Of-Its-Kind Expandable Cryoballoon Catheter Advances Cryoablation Therapy
Endoscopic System Allows Visually Guided Gynecological Procedures to be Performed Right in Physician's Office
Deep-Learning Approach Precisely Identifies Potentially Cancerous Growth in Colonoscopy Images
Handheld Mass Spectrometry Device Detects Cancer by Touch
MRI-Based Brain Mapping Software Helps Visualize Key Areas during Complex Neurosurgery
Ground-Breaking Medical Device Coating Technology Eliminates Implant-Associated Infections
Novel Hemostatic Technology Controls Bleeding in All Cardiac Surgical Procedures
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