Surgical Techniques
Gel to Inhibit Postsurgical Scarring Is Discontinued
Gliatech Inc. (Cleveland, OH, USA) has announced that the company has voluntarily discontinued the worldwide distribution of Adcon L and T/N gel because of a recall by the supplier of a raw material used in the gel's production. More...16 Jan 2001
Rare Procedure Used to Remove Heart Tumors
In a procedure that doctors say has only been performed twice before, surgeons have successfully removed a patient's heart, cut three tumors from it, repaired the holes with bovine tissue, and then replaced the heart in the chest of the patient, who is doing well. More...08 Jan 2001
In Other News
Pneumatic Compression Aids Hip Replacement Patients
Cryotherapy for Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation
Synthetic Bone Replacement Cleared by FDA
Pinless Hip Surgery Performed
Robotic Technology Is Changing the Operating Room
Tubal Ligation No Cause for Menstrual Abnormalities
Protective Hypothermia During Brain Surgery
Guidance System for Puncture Procedures
Preventing Blood Clots in Knee-Surgery Patients
Users of Cryosurgery Convene in France
Radiofrequency Energy for Ablation of Breast Tumors
Hip Protector Helps Prevent Hip Fracture
New Suture for Valve Surgery Cleared by FDA
Findings to Aid Use of Prosthetic or Paralyzed Limbs
Robotically Assisted Laparoscopic Prostatectomy
Photodynamic Therapy Kills Tumors in Mice
Software for Cryoablation Cleared by FDA
Minimally Invasive Knee Surgery
Surgical Scrub Based on New Antiseptic Technology
Knee Implant Material Cleared by FDA
Electrosurgery Procedure Recanalizes Stenoses
Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Repair
Optical Device to Improve Surgeon's View
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