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Spinal Anesthesia Superior for Hip Fracture Surgery

A new study suggests a strong association between spinal anesthesia (SA) and reduced mortality in elderly patients undergoing hip fracture fixation surgery. More...
30 Apr 2018
Image: A new survey shows supply chain shortages can result in postponed surgeries (Photo courtesy of Cardinal Health).

Supply Chain Malfunctions Can Lead to Cancelled Surgeries

A new survey concludes that the operating room (OR) needs better supply chain management systems and analytics to help reduce costs and support patient safety. More...
26 Apr 2018
Image: A new study shows losing weight before bariartic surgery improves surgical outcomes (Photo courtesy of 123RF).

Pre-Op Weight Loss Improves Bariatric Surgery Outcomes

Patients who lost at least 8% of their excess weight through a low-calorie diet (LCD) immediately before bariatric surgery have more successful long-term outcomes, according to a new study. More...
25 Apr 2018
Image: A flexible LED lighting solution eliminates shadows in the operating field (Photo courtesy of BihlerMED).

Flexible Light Overcomes OR Illumination Challenges

A novel lamp overcomes the limitations of traditional overhead surgical lighting by providing precise illumination from virtually any angle. More...
24 Apr 2018
Image: The Impella ICP heart pump with SmartAssist (Photo courtesy of Abiomed).

Temporary Cardiac Support Device Enables Native Recovery

An innovative heart pump assists heart attack or cardiomyopathy patients in cardiogenic shock for up to six hours. More...
18 Apr 2018
Image: Lacerating the aortic valve reduces risk of obstructions following TAVR (Photo courtesy of NHBLI).

Lacerating Aortic Leaflets Can Prevent TAVR Obstructions

A new study describes how an innovative surgical technique can help prevent coronary artery obstruction during transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). More...
17 Apr 2018

Bio-Inspired Imager Improves Cancer Surgery

A new camera that mimics the intricate visual system of a butterfly can improve sensitivity in near-infrared (NIR) fluorescence image-guided surgery, claims a new study. More...
16 Apr 2018
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