Surgical Techniques

Fecal Transplant by Capsule as Effective as Colonoscopy for CDI
Researchers have found that Fecal Microbiota Transplant (FMT) using capsules containing freeze-dried microbes taken orally has similar safety and effectiveness to colonoscopic administration of liquid FMT for treating recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI). More...30 Sep 2022

Next-Gen Ultrasound Endoscope Enables Complex Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures
FUJIFILM Corporation (Tokyo, Japan) has developed a convex ultrasonic endoscope, the EG-740UT, for the upper gastrointestinal tract which combined with its ARIETTA 850 provides outstanding ultrasound image quality with advanced therapeutic capability. More...29 Sep 2022

Fecal Transplantation an Effective Remedy for Life-Threatening Intestinal Infections
A new study has found that feces transplantation in the intestine is an effective cure – and far superior to today’s standard treatment – for the life-threatening Clostridioides difficile (C. difficile) infection. More...27 Sep 2022

World's First Minimally Invasive Brain Pacemaker Treats Epilepsy
A novel risk-minimized brain pacemaker offers a new technological therapy option for drug-refractory patients who generally have to wait an average of 22 years before they are offered further technical or surgical treatment options.. More...26 Sep 2022

Implantable Shock Absorber Can Prevent or Delay Knee Replacement in Osteoarthritis Patients
A new implantable device that works as a shock absorber may soon give those with progressing knee osteoarthritis a new option to reduce pain, improve functionality and delay the need for a total knee replacement. More...23 Sep 2022

AI-Assisted Polyp Detection Device Could Be a True Game-Changer for Gastroenterology
A real-time computer-aided polyp detection device that uses advanced computer vision technology to recognize suspicious tissue and provide real-time feedback to gastroenterologists could be a true game-changer for the field of gastroenterology. More...23 Sep 2022
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World’s First Surgical Guidance System Incorporates AI and AR
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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
AI Medical Simulation Platform Helps Surgeons Learn Procedures through Immersive VR
Device Enables Surgeons to Pre-Set Precise Ablation Margins to Target Only Cancer Tissue
World's First True HD, Fog Free, Omnidirectional Articulating, Recyclable Laparoscope Reduces Patient Risk
Surgeons Perform World’s First Completely Robot-Supported Microsurgical Operations
Fluorescence Open Surgery Imaging System Gives Surgeons a New View
Transcatheter Valve Repair System for MR and TR Patients Enables Precise Navigation and Implant Delivery
New Ablation Technique Shows Promise for Hard-to-Treat Ventricular Tachycardia Heart Rhythms
World’s Smallest Heart Pump Maintains Blood Pressure and Flow During Stent Placement
New Technology Provides First-of-Its-Kind, Unobstructed View into Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Procedures
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