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Image: The Gore Excluder conformable AAA endoprosthesis (Photo courtesy of Gore Medical Products).

Novel Therapeutic Solution for Aortic Aneurysms

An innovative solution facilitates the endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) in patients with challenging anatomies. More...
14 Jun 2016
Image: The implantation site of the ReActiv8 neurostimulator (Photo courtesy of Mainstay Medical).

Implantable System Treats Cause of Chronic Back Pain

An innovative implantable neurostimulation system helps treat disabling chronic low back pain (CLBP) via a handheld wireless remote control. More...
13 Jun 2016
Image: The ENDOCAM Flex HD system (Photo courtesy of Richard Wolf).

Versatile Camera System Offers Flexibility in Endoscopy

A compact flexible video endoscope system provides excellent image quality and brilliant light emitting diode (LED) illumination. More...
09 Jun 2016
Image: A closed primary surgical wound without a dressing (a), with tissue adhesive (b), with an adherent and transparent dressing (c), and with an adherent and absorbent dressing (d) (Photo courtesy of BMJ).

Uncertainty Continues on Role of Dressings in Infection Protection

There is insufficient evidence to know whether dressings reduce the risk of surgical site infection (SSI) in closed primary surgical wounds, claims a new study. More...
08 Jun 2016
Image: A new study shows obese patients undergoing robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) have a lower risk of blood loss risk and prolonged hospital stays (Photo courtesy of Loyola University Health System).

Robotic Surgery Reduces Blood Loss Risk in Obese Patients

Researchers at the Loyola University Health System (Chicago, IL, ISA) identified 9,108 obese patients from the 2009-2010 Nationwide Inpatient Sample (NIS) who underwent radical prostatectomy. Of these, 60.4% underwent RARP, and 39.6% underwent open radical prostatectomy (ORP). The primary outcome was the presence of peri-operative adverse events, such as surgical complications, blood transfusion, and prolonged length of stay. More...
07 Jun 2016
Image: A screenshot from the Surgical Risk Calculator (Photo courtesy of the American College of Surgeons).

Surgical Risk Calculator Results Proved Valid

A web-based surgical risk decision aid and informed consent tool can accurately estimate the chance of a patient experiencing postoperative complications, claims a new study. More...
01 Jun 2016
Image: The scheme of the external stent technique. Ringed PTFE graft, involving three to five rings, is used. The larger piece stabilizes the cartilage portion using three rows of stitches and a smaller one for the membrane portion (single row). The two graft pieces are overlapped by a few millimeters and not sewn to each other (Photo courtesy of the Sakakibara Heart Institute).

External Stenting Relieves Pediatric Chronic Airway Obstruction

A novel technique known as external stenting (ES) expands and stabilizes the airway in children by suspending it on a rigid prosthesis placed around the bronchus or trachea. More...
31 May 2016
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