Surgical Techniques

New Myocardial Infarction Treatment Patch Could Improve Heart Function
Physicians have successfully transplanted a highly integrable in vivo priming bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell (BMSC) sheet based on the utilization of a thermos-responsive nanofiber membrane. Their work has attracted attention from academic circles for developing a human umbilical vein endothelial cell (HUVEC) sheet specially designed for enhancement of an angiogenesis (formation of new blood vessels from pre-existing vessels), which promoted cardiac repair when transplanted together with the BMSC sheet. More...19 Dec 2022

Robotic-Assisted Bronchoscopy Platform a Game Changer in Lung Cancer Detection and Biopsy Technology
The next innovation in lung nodule biopsy uses robotic-assisted surgery that allows clinicians to reach and biopsy difficult-to-reach nodules in the peripheral lung, eliminating the need for multiple biopsies prior to lung cancer diagnosis. More...
16 Dec 2022

Soft, Robotic, and Implantable Ventilator Improves Lung Capacity for People with Diaphragm Dysfunction
A new proof-of-concept design by a team of engineers aims to one day boost the diaphragm’s life-sustaining function and improve lung capacity for people with diaphragm dysfunction. More...16 Dec 2022

AI-Driven Intraoperative CT Imaging System Sets New Standard in Lung Cancer Diagnostics
An AI-driven, intraoperative CT imaging system empowers bronchoscopists to biopsy from smaller, more difficult-to-access lung lesions at an earlier stage, thus maximizing the likelihood of an early diagnosis for lung cancer patients and improving odds for survival. More...15 Dec 2022

Radiation Protection System Reduces Entire Interventional Team’s Exposure in Hospital X-Ray Labs
A comprehensive, scatter radiation protection system protects the entire interventional team in hospital X-ray labs (cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, interventional radiology, and operating rooms) from the harm of long-term exposure to scatter radiation. More...12 Dec 2022

Enhanced Imaging System to Become a Game-Changer in the OR by Revolutionizing Surgical Vision
An easy-to-adapt module that seamlessly attaches to today’s laparoscopic systems provides real-time, on-demand surgical insights integrated into standard monitors. By leveraging AR, AI, ML and sensing-based technologies, the platform enables surgeons to view critical physiological structures and functions that cannot be seen with the naked eye. More...07 Dec 2022

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Implantable Device Functions as Soft Robot for Treating Muscle Atrophy
Ultrasound-Guided Surgery More Effective for Treating Early Form of Breast Cancer
Metal Stents or Staples That Disintegrate On Demand Could Eliminate Surgical Procedures
Longer-Lasting Pacemaker Batteries Could Help Avoid Replacement Surgery
AI Tool Detects Hard to Spot Cancerous Lesions in Colon
Early Intervention with Catheter Cryoablation Can Halt Disease Progression in Atrial Fibrillation Patients
First-Of-Its-Kind 4K Endoscope for Arthroscopic Surgical Procedures Launched Globally
Resorbable Pacing Leads Can Significantly Reduce Risk After Cardiac Surgery
Innovative Light-Triggered Coating for Medical Devices Fights Bacterial Infections
Advanced, Unified, Flexible Endoscope Platform to Enhance Imaging
Simple, Cost-Effective Method Can Reduce Surgical Site Infection Across Settings
New Microsurgical Technique for Removing Spinal Tumor Surpasses Traditional Methods
New Wireless, Battery-Free Pacemaker Can Be Implanted With Less Invasive Procedure
Breakthrough Fluorescence Endoscopic System Enhances Visualization of Tissue Perfusion in Real-Time
Minimally Invasive Robot Places Flexible, Steerable Catheter in Live Brain
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