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Image: The SkinGun device is designed to spray a solution of a patient’s own stem cells onto a wound site for faster healing (Photo courtesy of RenovaCare).

Stem Cell Spray Technology Could Help Treat Severe Wounds

A quick-healing spray system uses a patient’s own stem cells as an alternative to conventional skin graft surgery, which can be painful, prone to complications, and slow-to-heal. More...
05 Oct 2016
Image: The IQ-Needle is equipped with electrodes to detect CSF (Photo courtesy of Injeq).

Smart Needle Helps Doctors Detect CSF Safely

An intelligent biopsy needle equipped with electrodes alerts physicians when the tip contacts cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), or if the needle comes close to sensitive nerves. More...
05 Oct 2016
Image: A simple fecal test can reduce the need for endoscopy (Photo courtesy of University Medical Center Utrecht).

Simple Fecal Blood Test Could Reduce Unnecessary Endoscopies

A new diagnostic strategy for patients with suspected serious colorectal disease (SCD) could reduce the need for endoscopy by nearly a third, according to a new study. More...
04 Oct 2016
Image: The OtoLase middle ear surgery system (Photo courtesy of Lumenis).

New Solution for Delicate and Precise Middle Ear Surgery

A new laser otology system allows for smooth, individualized and cost effective treatment of varied pathologies in the middle ear. More...
04 Oct 2016
Image: The Endotek Elation dilation balloon and BIG60 inflation device (Photo courtesy of Merit Medical Systems).

Novel Balloon Dilators Open Pulmonary Strictures

A range of pulmonary balloons and catheters provide precise endoscopic dilatation of strictures of the trachea or bronchi. More...
29 Sep 2016
Image: The STARLED3 NX surgical lamp (Photo courtesy of ACEM).

LED Surgical Lamp Illuminates the Operating Field

An innovative surgical lamp grants a homogeneous and shadowless light thanks to next generation light emitting diode (LED) technology. More...
28 Sep 2016
Image: The TORS procedure offers a new option for treating oropharyngeal cancer without visible scarring (Photo courtesy Henry Ford Hospital).

Incisionless Robotic Surgery Benefits Oropharyngeal Cancer Treatment

TransOral Robotic Surgery (TORS), alone or in conjunction with chemotherapy or radiation may offer oropharyngeal cancer patients good outcomes and survival, according to a new study. More...
27 Sep 2016
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The Surgical techniques channel of HospiMedica keeps the reader informed about the latest in cardiac procedures, transplantation, minimally invasive surgery, wound care, OB/GYN, orthopedics, urology, surgical instrumentation, ophthalmology, and additional related fields.