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Image: Researchers engineer centrifuge-based lymphatic tissue for the treatment of secondary lymphedema that occurs after lymphadenectomy (Photo courtesy of Associate Professor Kosuke Kusamori, Tokyo University of Science)

Boengineered Tissue Offers New Hope for Secondary Lymphedema Treatment

Researchers have developed a bioengineered lymphatic tissue designed to replace missing lymph nodes and reestablish lymphatic flow. More...
03 Feb 2026
Image: The da Vinci 5 surgical system features Force Feedback technology that lets surgeons feel real-time tissue resistance and tension (Photo courtesy of Intuitive)

FDA Clearance Expands Robotic Options for Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery

Intuitive’s da Vinci 5 has received from the U.S. FDA 510(k) clearance for selected cardiac procedures using non-force feedback instruments. More...
03 Feb 2026
Image: The AI approach to improve surgical imaging learns from animals (Photo courtesy of DKFZ)

New AI Approach to Improve Surgical Imaging

An AI method improves surgical imaging by transferring knowledge from animal hyperspectral images to human tissue. More...
03 Feb 2026
Image: Abbott’s TactiFlex Duo enables tailored lesion creation for more effective cardiac ablation (photo courtesy of Abbott)

Dual-Energy Catheter Brings New Flexibility to AFib Ablation

Abbott has secured CE Mark approval for the TactiFlex Duo Ablation Catheter, Sensor-Enabled, for the treatment of atrial fibrillation (AFib). More...
03 Feb 2026
Image: A bioprinted sample created in Shaochen Chen’s lab.(Photo Courtesy of UC San Diego)

3D Bioprinting Pushes Boundaries in Quest for Custom Livers

Researchers are developing patient-specific, functional livers using 3D bioprinting and stem cell technology, with the aim of reducing reliance on donor organs. More...
30 Jan 2026
Image: The new probe is just three times the width of the diameter of a single hair (Photo courtesy of John A. Rogers/Northwestern University)

First-Of-Its-Kind Probe Monitors Fetal Health in Utero During Surgery

A soft, flexible robotic probe enables continuous fetal vital sign monitoring during surgery. More...
30 Jan 2026
Image: The light-activated Janus patches also hold great potential for various applications beyond neurosurgery (Kang, et al. Chemical Engineering Journal, 2026; DOI: 10.1016/j.cej.2025.171881)

Light-Activated Tissue Adhesive Patch Achieves Rapid and Watertight Neurosurgical Sealing

A photocurable hyaluronic acid dural patch seals cerebrospinal fluid leaks within seconds using visible light. More...
27 Jan 2026
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