Surgical Techniques
Delayed Fluorescence Imaging Method Could Enable Effective Surgical Tumor Removal
In a new study, researchers have proposed an optical imaging system that enables real-time imaging of tissue oxygen concentration for tumors presenting chronic or transient hypoxia that would help in distinguishing between tumors and healthy tissues in the surgical treatment of cancer. More...12 Oct 2022
New Endoscopic Ultrasound Processor Locates Deep Lesions Invisible to Gastrointestinal Endoscopes
Olympus Corporation (Tokyo, Japan), a pioneer in endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) technology, has launched its new EU-ME3 EUS processor to enhance the care pathway in gastrointestinal and respiratory disease management. More...12 Oct 2022
Disposable Bipolar Forceps for Electrosurgery Reduce Tissue Adhesion and Allow Clear View of Coagulation
New bipolar forceps made of a special copper-base alloy takes non-stick technology to a whole new level by conducting heat away from the silver-plated tips faster, thereby potentially reducing tissue adhesion and charring. More...11 Oct 2022
Nonlinear Ultrasound Could Give Medical Needles New Enhanced Functions in Minimally Invasive Surgeries
New research explores if nonlinear ultrasound can be used to overcome the limitations of currently used medical needles, such as the pain experienced by patients, inaccuracy and variable quality of needle biopsy samples. More...07 Oct 2022
Soft Robotic System Can Grow Like Plants to Allow Surgical Access to Hard-To-Reach Areas
A first-of-its-kind, plant-inspired extrusion process that enables synthetic material growth will allow researchers to build better soft robots that can navigate hard-to-reach areas within the human body. More...04 Oct 2022
Troponin Testing Could Improve Timing of Heart Surgery and Survival Rate
A new study has found that some patients who have lower levels of troponin would benefit from having earlier surgery, although patients with very high troponin levels should have surgery postponed, as their risk of dying was higher if surgery was performed within 10 days of their heart attack. More...04 Oct 2022
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AI-Assisted Polyp Detection Device Could Be a True Game-Changer for Gastroenterology
Needle-Like Flexible Imaging Endoscope Could Improve Biopsies
Injectable Hydrogel for Plugging Aneurysms Advances Treatment of Vascular Conditions
New Endovascular Catheter Shows Unprecedented Ability to Treat Pulmonary Artery Obstruction
World’s First Surgical Guidance System Incorporates AI and AR
Surgical Visualization Platform Brings Together Multiple Observation Modes for Future-Proof Endoscopic Surgery
Caterpillar-Like Soft Magnetic Millirobot Could Perform Minimally Invasive Surgery
Bioresorbable Implantable Device Could Treat Pain After Surgery
Supermicro Robotic Instruments Address Challenges of Complex Supermicrosurgery
First-Ever Surgical Platform Unifies Intraoperative 2D/3D Imaging, Navigation and Robotics
World's First Flexible Endoluminal Robotic System Enables Scar-Free and Less Invasive Surgical Procedures
Novel Visualization Technology Improves Use of Blue Light Imaging for Early Bladder Cancer Detection
New Suturing Tool for Endoscopists Enables Less Invasive Procedures
First-of-Its-Kind Defibrillator Achieves 98.7% Success Rate in Global Trial
Robotic Kidney Cancer Surgery Offers Smaller Incisions, Fewer Blood Transfusions and Complications
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