Surgical Techniques
Robotic Bronchoscopy Enables Doctors to Biopsy Lung Nodules from Hard-to-Reach Areas
Robotic bronchoscopy, also known as robotic-assisted bronchoscopy, is a recent advancement in bronchoscopy that allows doctors to examine and collect tissue samples from the hard-to-reach periphery of the lungs. This means doctors can examine and biopsy suspicious nodules - and potentially detect cancer - in parts of the lungs that may be inaccessible with traditional bronchoscopy. More...17 Mar 2023
Revolutionary System Maps and Ablates Atrial Arrhythmias and Provides Real-Time Feedback
Medtronic's Affera Mapping and Ablation System, which includes the Sphere-9 Catheter and the Affera Prism-1 Mapping Software, marks a breakthrough in electrophysiology by integrating the Sphere-9 pulsed field ablation (PFA), radiofrequency (RF), and high density (HD) mapping catheter, which maps and ablates atrial arrhythmias (fast, abnormal heart rhythms) and provides real-time feedback using its intuitive mapping and navigation software. More...17 Mar 2023
New Research Could Lower Malfunction Rates for Medical Implants
Medical implants can save lives or significantly improve quality of life, but they can also trigger an immune response in our bodies. Now, bioengineers at Rice University have discovered that lipids on the surfaces of implants can also play a role in mediating the body's response. More...15 Mar 2023
New Keyhole Surgery Technique for Prostate Cancer Reduces Postoperative Complications
Surgeons have demonstrated that a minor technical alteration to prostate cancer keyhole surgery can reduce one of the most prevalent post-operative complications by more than half, namely lymphatic fluid accumulation in the pelvis. More...14 Mar 2023
Advanced Robotic Navigated Bronchoscopy System Ushers in New Era in Lung Nodule Biopsy
Most potentially cancerous growths are situated in the outer third of the lungs, which poses a challenge for doctors to perform accurate biopsies. Now, a robotic navigated bronchoscopy system integrates real-time tomosynthesis and utilizes a disposable bronchoscope, ushering in a new era in lung nodule biopsy. More...10 Mar 2023
Intraoperative 3-D Imaging Improves Accuracy of Pedicle Screw Placement in Spine Surgery
In spinal surgeries, surgeons mostly use implants called pedicle screws to stabilize the spine. It is important for surgeons to ensure precise positioning of these screws in order to achieve a successful outcome. Now, a new study has found that intraoperative three-dimensional (3D) imaging is superior to two-dimensional (2D) radiographs in confirming the accuracy of pedicle screw placement during spine surgery. More...09 Mar 2023
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