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Image: Research suggests surgical residents face higher attrition rates (Photo courtesy of PISR).

General Surgery Residents Face High Attrition Rates

A new study reveals that about one in five general surgery residents leaves before finishing the program, with the most common reasons being the uncontrollable lifestyle and switching specialties. More...
03 Jan 2017
Image: New research shows en bloc ligation of the diseased kidney is safe (Photo courtesy of Alamy).

En Bloc Renal Hilar Staple Ligation Deemed Safe

Using staples to ligate the hilar vasculature is as safe as conventional renal pedicle dissection and isolated staple ligation of the renal artery and vein, claims a new study. More...
03 Jan 2017
Image: The Axsis prototype surgical robot could revolutionize cataract surgery (Photo courtesy of Cambridge Consultants).

Miniaturized Robotics Advance Surgical Innovation

Miniature robotic systems could provide increased precision, minimally invasive access, and highly accurate navigation for a wide variety of clinical procedures that cannot be carried out with current surgical robots. More...
29 Dec 2016

Lung-Sparing Surgery in Mesothelioma Patients Prolongs Survival

A new study suggests that a pleurectomy/decortication based treatment for advanced malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) yields nearly three years of survival. More...
28 Dec 2016

Light Therapy Could Revolutionize Early Prostate Cancer Care

A new photodynamic laser therapy for low-risk prostate cancer can effectively kill cancer cells while preserving healthy tissue, according to a new study. More...
28 Dec 2016
Image: The TroClose1200 provides surgeons with double functionality (Photo courtesy of Gordian Surgical).

Laparoscopic Trocar Automatically Sutures Insertion Site

An innovative trocar with an integrated closure system aids suturing of abdominal wall incisions during laparoscopic surgical procedures. More...
27 Dec 2016
Image: The ConvertX nephroureteral stent keeps the ureter open (Photo courtesy of BrightWater Medical).

Convertible Catheter Opens Ureteral Obstructions

An innovative nephroureteral stent (NS) system keeps the ureter patent, without the need for additional interventional procedures. More...
27 Dec 2016
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