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Image: Both robotic-assisted and augmented reality spine surgery enable a high degree of precision and accuracy (Photo courtesy of HSS)

Robotic-Assisted and AR Spine Surgery Enable Equally High Degree of Precision and Accuracy, Finds Study

A new study comparing these two techniques found that both robotic-assisted navigation and augmented reality provided excellent accuracy and safety for pedicle screw placement. More...
19 Dec 2024
Image: These images show the high resolution achieved with the new microscopy technique (Photo courtesy of Cao, R. et al. Science Advance, 2024. Caltech)

New Microscopy Technique Enables Rapid Tumor Analysis by Surgeons in OR

A new imaging technology offers a faster and more cost-effective way for surgeons to image tissue samples during surgery. More...
19 Dec 2024
Image: Magnetically driven robotic microscrews offer a new solution for fallopian tube blockages (Photo courtesy of Liu et al; doi.org/10.1063/5.0233734)

Magnetically Driven Robotic Microscrews for Fallopian Tube Blockages to Revolutionize Infertility Treatment

Researchers have developed an innovative solution that uses a magnetically controlled robotic microscrew to treat blockages in the fallopian tubes. More...
18 Dec 2024
Image: The Air Assist aims to set a new standard in colonoscopy procedures by reducing frustration and improving efficiency (Photo courtesy of Gastro Concepts)

Innovative Disposable Device to Revolutionize Colonoscopy Procedures

A novel disposable device prevents air and CO₂ from escaping during colonoscopy to maintain colonic distension and improve procedure efficiency. More...
17 Dec 2024
Image: The research team uses a photocurrent to non-invasively regulate immune cells (Photo courtesy of HKUMed)

Innovative Photocurrent-Responsive Coating Cuts Bone-To-Implant Integration Time in Half

Researchers have developed a groundbreaking photocurrent-responsive implant surface to speed up bone-to-implant integration following orthopedic surgery. More...
16 Dec 2024
Image: Reconstruction of neck skin and jawbone using a pedicled LD flap (Photo courtesy of OMU)

New Technique Safer and Faster for Cancer Patients Undergoing Head and Neck Reconstruction

An innovative technique for head and neck reconstruction offers a safer and faster alternative for patients with complex tissue defects. More...
13 Dec 2024
Image: Taking out half a liter of blood before a major liver surgery reduces blood loss and transfusions (Photo courtesy of 123RF)

Blood Removal Before Major Liver Surgery Cuts Transfusions in Half

A large clinical trial has found that removing 10% of a patient's blood before surgery and returning it afterward reduced the need for transfusions by half. More...
12 Dec 2024
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