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Image: According to a new study, sleeve gastrectomy improves LV systolic function and contributes to reverse LV remodeling in both genders (Photo courtesy of SPL).

Sleeve Gastrectomy Improves LV Systolic Function

Sleeve gastrectomy improves left ventricular (LV) systolic function in both men and women, according to a new study. More...
18 May 2016

Laparoscopic Surgery Beneficial for Gastric Reflux Patients

Laparoscopic antireflux surgery (LARS) is beneficial for patients with chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), according to a new study. More...
18 May 2016
Image: The STAR autonomous surgical robot (Photo courtesy of the Children\'s National Health System).

Autonomous Surgical Robots Outperform Human Hands

A supervised, autonomous robot can perform surgery on soft tissue more effectively than a surgeon's hands, or even a surgeon assisted by a robot, claims a new study. More...
16 May 2016
Image: A comparison of THG (L) to a myelin-hematoxylin stain (R) (Photo courtesy of Marloes Groot / VU University).

Optical Technique Identifies Brain Tumors in Real Time

An optical phenomenon known as third harmonic generation (THG) can now be used to analyze glial brain tumors within seconds, according to a new study. More...
12 May 2016
Image: The EVAR Guidance Engine in operation (Photo courtesy of Siemens Healthcare).

Software Application Makes AAA Stent Placement Easier

A novel application package enables automated fusion imaging support for minimally invasive endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). More...
11 May 2016

Seven Procedures Identified as Riskiest Emergency Surgeries

Seven operations, including appendectomy and cholecystectomy, account for 80% of emergency general surgery (EGS) deaths in the United States, according to a new study. More...
10 May 2016
Image: The Direct Flow Medical TAVI delivery system (Photo courtesy of Direct Flow Medical).

New Control System Improves TAVI Delivery

An innovative transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) delivery system provides physicians with greater procedural control. More...
10 May 2016
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