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Surgical Techniques

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

Abdominal Flap Provides Improved Breast Reconstruction Results

A new study shows that using the abdominal deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap for breast reconstruction following mastectomy provides long-term quality of life (QOL), similar to that of women without breast cancer. More...
09 May 2016

Light Therapy Prior to Surgery Reduces Organ Damage

Exposure to bright blue light for 24 hours before surgery reduces inflammation and organ damage at the cellular level in a mouse model, according to a new study. More...
04 May 2016
Image: The Barrx 360 Express RFA balloon catheter (Photo courtesy of Medtronic).

Endoscopic Ablation System Eradicates Barrett’s Esophagus

A novel radio frequency ablation (RFA) catheter simplifies circumferential ablation of Barrett’s esophagus (BE), as well as reducing procedure time by up to 20%. More...
02 May 2016
Image: The Patient Lift Pendant (PLP) system (Photo courtesy of Amico).

Suspended Boom Helps Move and Support Surgical Patients

A novel transfer system provides a safe, ergonomic method for shifting patients into the surgical field directly from a ceiling mounted boom. More...
29 Apr 2016
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