Surgical Techniques


Bioengineered Material Rapidly Stops Bleeding During Surgery in Patients on Blood Thinners
Researchers have created a porous material that significantly absorbs blood and effectively initiates clotting during surgery, even in patients on anticoagulation and antiplatelet medications. More...24 Jan 2024

First Dedicated Leaflet Modification Device Enables TAVR in Patients at Risk of Coronary Obstruction
The world’s first dedicated transcatheter leaflet splitting device can enable coronary access and prevent coronary obstruction during Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). More...24 Jan 2024

Cutting-Edge Technology Provides Enhanced Visualization and Real-Time, On-Demand Surgical Insights in OR
An intraoperative imaging module provides enhanced visualization and real-time, on-demand surgical insights in the operating room while seamlessly attaching to today’s laparoscopic and robotic systems. More...23 Jan 2024


New Preservation Method Enhances Long-Term Success of Vein Grafts in Coronary Bypass Surgeries
Preserving large superficial leg veins intended for coronary bypass grafting in a mixture of the anticoagulant heparin and blood, rather than heparin and saline, can better protect them from cell and tissue damage. More...22 Jan 2024

In Other News
Novel Technology Illuminates Lung and Ovarian Cancer during Surgery
Injectable Angioplasty Balloon Catheter Transforms Peripheral Procedures
AI Predicts Death and Complications in Angioplasty and Stent Patients
Transparent Neural Implant Monitors Multiple Brain Areas at Once
IVUS Improves Patient Outcomes in Lower Extremity Revascularization Procedures
Groundbreaking 2-In-1 Procedure Combines C-Section and Ovarian Cancer Surgery
Novel Heart Transplant Procedure Demonstrates Valve Growth and Functionality
Beating Biorobotic Heart Allows Surgeons to Collect Real-Time Data during Surgery
Groundbreaking Ultrasound-Based Software Aids Physicians Performing Liver Tumor Ablations
Robotic Surgery Offers Better Outcomes than Laparoscopic Procedures for Colon Cancer Patients
Novel Flexible Robotic System to Offer Best-In-Class Endoscopic Visualization
Pioneering Minimally Invasive Technique Promises Safer Heart Valve Procedure
Groundbreaking Technology Paves Way for Permanent Implantable Medical Devices
First-Of-Kind Endoscopic Ultrasound Technology Offers Groundbreaking Approach to Patient Safety
First-Ever Fully Implantable System Designed To Treat Chronic Migraine
Remotely Operated Robotic Surgical System to Democratize Endovascular Interventional Procedures
Groundbreaking Implants Create Living Vessels and Valves Made of Patients’ Own, New Healthy Tissue
Fully Implantable, Wirelessly Charged Device Treats Recurrent or Refractory Ascites Due to Liver Cirrhosis
Neurostimulator Implant Uses Bioelectronic Technology to Treat Inflammatory Bowel Disease
First High-Precision Dual-Color Optoelectronic Brain Probe to Help Identify Origin of Brain Diseases
AR-Assisted Pedicle Screw Navigation System Found Reliable and Safe in Spine Surgery
Flexible Brain-Implantable Probe Accurately Measures Dopamine in Real-Time
Electrode Arrays with Shape-Changing Capabilities to Extend Life of Implantable Brain Devices
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