Surgical Techniques

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• Platelet-Rich Plasma Reduces Sternal Wound Infections

• Photoactive Dye Could Prevent Surgical Infection

• Plasma Tool Reduces Damage to Surrounding Tissue

• Advanced Cryoablation Catheter Treats Atrial Fibrillation

• Ultrasound Waves Could Help Diagnose Minor Fractures

• Intracameral Implants Promote Ocular Therapeutics

• Innovative Surgical Tool Mimics Octopus Tentacles

• MEDICA Education Conference Will Focus on Surgery Innovations

• Bacteria Culpable in Gastrointestinal Surgery Complications

• Robotic Telemanipulation Promotes Cardiac Surgery

• New Treatment Option for Respiratory Distress and Heart Failure

• Spray-Dried Sealant Helps Control Surgical Bleeding

• Hospitals Can Improve Outcomes of Weekend Surgeries

• 3-D Printed Splints Shore Up Weakened Airways

• Two Stage Approach Best for Treating Pancreatic Pseudocysts

• Surgery Not an Option for Majority of Global Population

• Hyperbaric Oxygen Aids Chronic Wound Management

• Dural Sealant Provides Watertight Closure During Brain Surgery

• World's Smallest Pacemaker Connects Directly to the Heart

• Clot Removal Dramatically Improves Stroke Outcomes

• Valve-in-Valve Replacement Obviates Second Heart Surgery

• Implantable Micropacemaker Treats Fetal Heart Block

• Fitting the Perfect Implant for an Artificial Hip