Surgical Techniques

World’s First Miniaturized Robotic-Assisted Surgery Platform to Make OR Robot-Ready
A miniaturized robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) platform with its small, sleek design offers the benefits of RAS during abdominal procedures without the logistical inefficiencies of traditional mainframe robotics. More...20 Apr 2022

World's First Hyper-Portable Surgical Imaging System Leads to Quicker Diagnoses and Faster Interventions
With healthcare systems under enormous strain, a novel portable fluoroscopy X-ray imaging device now challenges the choke-point of traditional diagnostic and surgical imaging. More...20 Apr 2022

Steerable Microcatheter Platform a Game-Changer in Endovascular Medicine
A microcatheter platform with advanced steering and torqueability maneuvering capabilities enables navigation with or without guidewires, more precisely, and accurately, through all vasculatures, and potentially expanding indications, enhancing safety and saving procedure time. More...19 Apr 2022

Advanced Blood Clot Removal Technology Combines Intelligent Aspiration and Innovative Catheter Engineering
An advanced mechanical thrombectomy technology for single session blood clot removal in peripheral arterial and venous systems is the first and only computer-aided mechanical aspiration technology that can differentiate between clot and blood, which is designed to minimize blood loss. More...18 Apr 2022

First Wire-Free Solution Aids in Breast Localization During Biopsy Under MRI or Stereotactic Guidance
Today, roughly 40% of breast biopsies are performed under stereotactic or MRI guidance, creating the need for an additional office visit for reflector placement prior to surgery. Now, the first wire-free breast localization solution that can be deployed at the time of stereotactic or MRI-guided biopsy has received FDA clearance. More...18 Apr 2022

Joystick-Operated Robot Could Help Surgeons Treat Stroke Remotely
Engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT, Boston, MA, USA) have developed a telerobotic system whose movement is controlled through magnets and is designed to remotely assist in endovascular intervention. The robotic system can help surgeons quickly and remotely treat patients experiencing a stroke or aneurysm. More...14 Apr 2022

Surgically Implanted Wireless Neuro-Stimulator to Revolutionize Treatment of Neurological Disorders
Many neurological disorders like Parkinson’s, chronic depression and other psychiatric conditions could now be managed at home, thanks to a wireless neuro-stimulator that is set to revolutionize patient care. More...12 Apr 2022
In Other News
“Lungs in a Box” Device Allows Surgeons to Rescue Potentially Viable Donor Lungs for Transplant
Intuitive Patient Monitor Offers Patient-Tailored Approach for Cardiopulmonary Bypass Procedures
Electronics Implanted on Spinal Cord Marks Breakthrough in Treatment of Neurodegenerative Disease
Ionic Communication Enables Wireless Data Transmission for Implantable Devices
First-Ever FDA-Approved Software Automates Anesthesia Delivery During Surgery
Dual-Mode Endoscope Combines Ultrasound and OCT to Offer Unprecedented Insights into Uterine Health
World's Only Leadless Pacemaker with Mapping Capability Assesses Correct Positioning Prior to Placement
Philips Launches New Cardiac Imaging and Mapping System for RF Ablation
3-in-1 System with Steerable Balloon and RF Puncture Enables Successful Left Atrial Procedures
Surgical Implant Could Pave Way for Real-Time Sensing of Biochemical, pH and Blood-Oxygen
AI IDs Cardiac Arrest Patients Who Can Benefit From Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator
Medical Robot Performs Minimally Invasive Liver Cancer Treatment
Surgical Training Tool Improves Ability to Practice Essential Surgical Skills
High-Speed 3D Microscope Sees Real-Time Cellular Detail in Living Tissues to Guide Surgery
Surgical Rehearsal Technology Uses 3D Kidney Models to Replicate Human Tissue
Single Implant Device Provides `One-and-Done` Solution for Peripheral Vascular Occlusion
Adjustable Implant System Improves Heart Structure and Heart-Lung Function
Wireless Camera System for Minimally Invasive Surgery Improves OR Productivity and Safety
Post-Surgery Tissue Monitoring and Diagnostic System Detects Anastomotic Leaks after GI Surgery
Magnetic Tentacle Robot Reaches Smallest Bronchial Tubes in Lungs to Take Tissue Samples
Artificial Intelligence (AI) System Identifies Signs of Heart Transplant Rejection
AI Model Trained on Pre-Treatment Laparoscopic Surgical Videos Predicts Treatment Outcomes in Ovarian Cancer
New Heart Implant Offers Option to Patients Who Do Not Meet Criteria for Open Heart Surgery
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