Surgical Techniques
Cryoablation as Effective as Radiation for Prostate Cancer
Five-year data show that cryoablation was virtually as effective as radiation therapy in eliminating prostate cancer in lower-risk patients and can be more effective than brachytherapy in eliminating the disease in medium- to high-risk patients. More...29 Mar 2001
Most Frequent and Costly Errors Occur in Surgery
According to the U.S. National Patient Safety Benchmarking Center, the five most frequent adverse events in hospitals, in order, are due to surgery, medication errors, medical nonsurgical treatment, patient falls, and nosocomial infections. More...27 Mar 2001
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Feasibility Study on Ceramic Femoral Component
Flexible Endoscopic Suturing System Cleared by FDA
New Technique for Knee Repair in Children
Ablation of Prostate Cancer by Thermal Rods
Non-Narcotic Analgesic Best for Knee Surgery
Doctors Attach One Hand, Remove Another
Oncology Surgery Trials Group Relocates
Radiofrequency for Treating Nasal Obstruction
New Clinical Outcomes Management Tool
Ceramic Knee Replacement Lasts Longer
Vessel Harvesting Device Cleared by FDA
FDA Okays New Bone Cement
Device Prepares Plasma for Bone Grafting
Treatment Helps Spinal-Cord-Injured Patients Walk
Major Study Shows Benefit of Osteoporosis Drug
Radiofrequency Ablation for Liver Cancer
Biomaterial Cuff for Peripheral Nerve Repair
Novel Needle Probe to Detect Breast Cancer
Glucosamine Sulfate Aids Osteoarthritis Patients
Sealant Cleared by FDA for Cranial Surgery
Sulzer Orthopedics Recalls Hip Joints
Novel Coated Islets for Diabetes Treatment
Nitrous Oxide Eases Suturing Pain in Children
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