Surgical Techniques
Advanced, Unified, Flexible Endoscope Platform to Enhance Imaging
A new partnership between two companies aims to provide a flexible, unified platform for hybrid and single-use endoscopes, including systems used for gastroenterology, hepatology, urology, gynecology, and advanced endoscopic surgery (spinal and cardiac electrophysiology). More...03 Nov 2022
Simple, Cost-Effective Method Can Reduce Surgical Site Infection Across Settings
Researchers have found that routinely changing gloves and instruments just before closing wounds could significantly reduce surgical site infection (SSI) which still remains the most common complication of surgery around the world. More...02 Nov 2022
New Microsurgical Technique for Removing Spinal Tumor Surpasses Traditional Methods
Doctors have proved the superiority of a new microsurgical technique for tumor removal. Compared to the traditional approach, the new method is more reliable - it improves the condition of patients more often. More...01 Nov 2022
Breakthrough Fluorescence Endoscopic System Enhances Visualization of Tissue Perfusion in Real-Time
OptoMedic Technologies, Inc.’s (Guangdong, China) FloNavi 214K Series 4K Ultra HD Fluorescence Endoscopic System enhances visualization of tissue perfusion in real-time and also enables users to switch between modes at any time during the surgery. More...25 Oct 2022
Minimally Invasive Robot Places Flexible, Steerable Catheter in Live Brain
Scientists have successfully placed a bioinspired steerable catheter into the brain of an animal for the first time. If proven effective and safe for use in people, the platform could simplify and reduce the risks associated with diagnosing and treating disease in the deep, delicate recesses of the brain. More...24 Oct 2022
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Researchers to Perform First-Ever Mixed-Reality Robotic Heart Surgery Inside MRI Machine
Portable Imaging System Helps Surgeons Distinguish Between Healthy and Cancerous Tissue During Tumor Removal
Skin-Stretching Device Could Help Avoid Surgical Treatment for Closing Large Scalp Wounds
Testing for Blood Fats Prior to Heart Surgery Could Reduce Postoperative Bleeding
Delayed Fluorescence Imaging Method Could Enable Effective Surgical Tumor Removal
New Endoscopic Ultrasound Processor Locates Deep Lesions Invisible to Gastrointestinal Endoscopes
Disposable Bipolar Forceps for Electrosurgery Reduce Tissue Adhesion and Allow Clear View of Coagulation
Nonlinear Ultrasound Could Give Medical Needles New Enhanced Functions in Minimally Invasive Surgeries
Soft Robotic System Can Grow Like Plants to Allow Surgical Access to Hard-To-Reach Areas
Easy-To-Use Online Tool Predicts Complications in Patients Undergoing Hysterectomy
Troponin Testing Could Improve Timing of Heart Surgery and Survival Rate
Novel Endoscopic Hemostasis System Improves Visibility and Controls Upper GI Bleeding
First-Ever Spinal Surgical Hand-Held Robot Makes Worldwide Debut
Fecal Transplant by Capsule as Effective as Colonoscopy for CDI
Next-Gen Ultrasound Endoscope Enables Complex Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures
Fecal Transplantation an Effective Remedy for Life-Threatening Intestinal Infections
World's First Minimally Invasive Brain Pacemaker Treats Epilepsy
Implantable Shock Absorber Can Prevent or Delay Knee Replacement in Osteoarthritis Patients
VR in the OR May Serve as Effective Adjunct to Anesthesia for Surgical Procedures
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
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