Surgical Techniques
FDA Clears Vertebral Body Replacement Device
A vertebral body replacement (VBR) device has been cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in the thoracolumbar spine to replace a collapsed, damaged, or unstable vertebral body due to tumor or trauma (i.e. fracture). More...26 Jan 2001
New Technology in Treatment of Bladder Cancer
New technology based on controlled hyperthermia of the superficial layer of the bladder wall along with chemotherapy (mitomycin) can cause complete tumor regression and also prevent tumor recurrence in patients with superficial transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder. More...24 Jan 2001
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Guidance System for Puncture Procedures
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Radiofrequency Energy for Ablation of Breast Tumors
Hip Protector Helps Prevent Hip Fracture
New Suture for Valve Surgery Cleared by FDA
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Robotically Assisted Laparoscopic Prostatectomy
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