Surgical Techniques

Wire-Free Soft Tissue Localization Technology Ensures Precise Marking of Lesions for Surgical Removal
A new technology that is more accurate as well as kinder to patients is replacing traditional methods of marking tumors while also improving efficiencies of radiology and surgery departments by 30-40%. More...07 Apr 2023

Implantable Self-Charging Battery Kills Tumor Cells by Sucking Oxygen
A new study has found that implanting an oxygen-consuming battery while simultaneously administering the experimental class of cancer drugs in mice with cancer caused the tumors to shrink or disappear within two weeks. More...05 Apr 2023

World’s First Minimally Invasive Brain Pacemaker Reduces Seizures in Epileptic Patients
The world’s first minimally invasive brain pacemaker utilizes a pioneering procedure that uses subcutaneous electrodes positioned outside the cranium to suppress epileptic seizures in patients with focal epilepsy that is resistant to drug therapy. More...05 Apr 2023


New Surgical Sealing Biomaterial Could Eliminate Standard Methods of Suturing and Stapling
Scientists have utilized innovative chemistry to create an injectable biomaterial that has considerably enhanced adhesive strength, stretchability, and toughness, making it ideal as a surgical wound sealant due to its injectability and controllable adhesion. More...31 Mar 2023

New Technique Combines ML with SWIR Fluorescence Imaging for Precise Surgical Tumor Removal
A new study proposes a method for classifying healthy and tumor cells using an intensity-independent approach. This method combines machine learning with short-wave infrared (SWIR) fluorescence imaging to precisely detect the boundaries of tumors. More...30 Mar 2023
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Next-Gen Robotic Exoscope Delivers Leap Forward in Optical Performance to Modernize ORs
Game-Changing Endovascular Device-Based Approach Helps Patients Suffering From Heart Failure
Blue Light Cystoscopy Significantly Decreases Recurrence Risk in Bladder Cancer Patients
‘Molecular Imaging’ Lights up Tumors for Surgeons to Enable Precise Removal
Noninvasive, Continuous Hemoglobin Monitoring Helps Clinicians Better Manage Perioperative Bleeding
Robotic Bronchoscopy Enables Doctors to Biopsy Lung Nodules from Hard-to-Reach Areas
Revolutionary System Maps and Ablates Atrial Arrhythmias and Provides Real-Time Feedback
New Research Could Lower Malfunction Rates for Medical Implants
New Keyhole Surgery Technique for Prostate Cancer Reduces Postoperative Complications
Advanced Imaging Method to Improve Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
Advanced Robotic Navigated Bronchoscopy System Ushers in New Era in Lung Nodule Biopsy
Intraoperative 3-D Imaging Improves Accuracy of Pedicle Screw Placement in Spine Surgery
New Ablation Technology Found Safe, Effective for Atrial Fibrillation
Robot-Assisted Needle Positioning in CT-Guided Procedures Improves Accuracy
First Intravascular Imaging System Combines Critically Important Imaging Technologies to Optimize Coronary Stent Placement
Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair Reduces Hospitalization, Improves Survival in Heart Failure Patients
AR System Enables Free-Hand, Real-Time Needle Guidance for Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
Artificial Intelligence Improves Colonoscopy Accuracy
Tiny Flexible 3D Bioprinter Could Be Used as All-in-One Endoscopic Surgical Tool
Automated Orthopedic Surgical Planning Solution Enables Live Segmentation of CT Scans and X-Rays
Novel Mechanical Device Removes 100% of Blood Clot in Ischemic Stroke Patients
New Type of Digestive Endoscopy Diagnoses Small, Early Esophageal Cancers without Biopsy
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