Surgical Techniques
AI-Enabled Surgical Robot Automates Renal Access in Kidney Stone Surgery
An artificial intelligence (AI)-powered robotic device can be used for improved guidance compared with conventional ultrasound guidance in percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) procedures for removing large kidney stones. More...15 Jun 2022
Robotic Magnetic System for PCI Could Minimize Physicians’ Exposure to X-Ray Radiation
Researchers have developed a medical robotic apparatus for percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) that uses an external magnetic field to precisely and remotely control guidewires through tiny and tortuous blood vessels. More...10 Jun 2022
Interventional Radiology Procedure Can Treat Female Infertility
A simple diagnostic procedure, followed by an interventional radiology treatment known as fallopian tube recanalization, could allow a high percentage of women struggling with infertility from blocked fallopian tubes to conceive with less involved or, in some cases, no further invasive fertility procedures. More...09 Jun 2022
J&J MedTech’s Ethicon Launches Next-Gen Digitally Enabled Stapler
Ethicon (Cincinnati, OH, USA), part of Johnson & Johnson MedTech, has launched the ECHELON 3000 Stapler, a digitally enabled device that provides surgeons with simple, one-handed powered articulation to help address the unique needs of their patients. More...07 Jun 2022
Surgeons Transplant 3D-Bioprinted Ear Made of Patient’s Own Tissue
In a transformational implant procedure, a team of pediatric ear reconstructive surgeons specializing in microtia has conducted a human ear reconstruction using an investigational, patient-matched, 3D-bioprinted living tissue ear implant. More...06 Jun 2022
Gold Member
STI Test
Vivalytic Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Array
Gold Member
SARS‑CoV‑2/Flu A/Flu B/RSV Sample-To-Answer Test
SARS‑CoV‑2/Flu A/Flu B/RSV Cartridge (CE-IVD)
Surgical Dressing
ALLEVYN Ag+ SURGICAL
Surgical System
Stealth AXiS
In Other News
World's Smallest Remote-Controlled Robot Crab Could Perform Surgeries
Perfusion Machine Stores Organs Outside Body for Days Before Transplantation
Enhanced Photoacoustic Imaging Technique Improves Visualization of Immersive Medical Devices
Compression System Improves Foot and Ankle Procedures
Technique to Pinpoint Elusive Cardiac Conduction Tissue a Game Changer for CHD Patients
Fully Implantable, Wireless Pacemaker Talks to Patient and Dissolves after Use
World's Smallest Flexible Microscope Targets Biopsies
Pathology Lab on Wheels Can Revolutionize Brain Surgery
Pulsed Field Ablation Offers Breakthrough in Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation
AI Image Analysis Module Detects Cancers at the Time of Surgery
Ultrasound-Assisted Laser Technique Vaporizes Artery Plaque
AI-Assisted Colonoscopy Identifies More Precancerous Polyps than Traditional Colonoscopy
Game-Changing ‘Bio-Glue’ Could End Use of Surgical Sutures and Staple
Single-Actuator System Allows Sensor-Free Precision Control of Miniature Surgical Instruments
CT-Guided, Robotic System Enables Fast, Accurate and Hands-Free Insertion and Steering of Ablation Probes
Novel Surface Treatment Stops Microbes from Adhering to Medical Devices
Glucose Fuel Cell Uses Sugar Present in Blood to Power Medical Implants
New Surgical Robot Found Safe and Effective for Localized Prostate Cancer Surgery
Minimally Invasive Device Combined With Molecular Biomarkers Detects Early Esophageal Cancer
Robotic Platform Offers Diagnosis and Removal of Lung Cancer During Single Surgery
Artificial Intelligence May Support Endoscopic Diagnosis of Early Gastric Cancer
Surgical Robot Uses Preoperative CT Scans of Patients to Plan out Spinal Fusions
Medtronic’s Latest Generation Drug-Eluting Coronary Stent System Offers Dual-Layer Balloon Technology
The Surgical techniques channel of HospiMedica keeps the reader informed about the latest in cardiac procedures, transplantation, minimally invasive surgery, wound care, OB/GYN, orthopedics, urology, surgical instrumentation, ophthalmology, and additional related fields.