Surgical Techniques

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• Major Surgery Tied to Decline in Seniors Cognitive Function

• Aquablation Effective for Treating Benign Prostatic Obstruction

• Superelastic Nitinol Technology Supports Subtalar Fusion

• Soft Continuum Robots Wind through Brain Pathways

• Preventative Angioplasty Reduces Mortality Risk after Heart Attack

• Activated Gold Particles Help Ablate Prostate Tumors

• Wound Closure System Outperforms Staples and Sutures

• Nanotube Carbon Fibers Can Rewire Damaged Hearts

• Breakthrough Coronary Sinus Device Improves Myocardial Function

• Spinal Tether Device Treats Idiopathic Scoliosis

• Radial Artery Catheterization Suitable for Neuroendovascular Procedures

• Pneumatic Compression Device Helps Remove Lodged Rings

• Covert Strokes Common after Non-Cardiac Surgery

• Conservative Slings Can Replace Surgery for Shoulder Fractures

• Bowel Preparation for Colon Surgery Deemed Unnecessary

• Virtual Reality Simulators Help Determine Neurosurgeon Expertise

• New Catheter Simplifies Persistent AF Cryoablation

• Ancient Flap Technique Helps Repair Patient Skull Base

• Three Complications Responsible for Half of Noncardiac Surgery Deaths

• Surgical Debridement Sufficient for Diabetic Foot Ulcers

• Machine Learning Approach Predicts Surgery Duration

• Non-Insulin Diabetes Drugs Mask Surgical Ketoacidosis

• Integrated Technology Platform Enables Better Spine Surgery