Surgical Techniques

Desorption Electrospray Ionization Mass Spectrometry Imaging Guides Removal of Brain Tumors
US researchers have developed an imaging system that rapidly and accurately detects a molecular marker found in brain gliomas. The technology has the potential to optimize the precision of these difficult surgeries by enabling the total removal of the tumor, while reducing residual damage to brain tissue and neural function. More...03 Sep 2014


PET Imaging Reveals Brain Benefits from Weight Loss After Bariatric Surgery
Imaging studies revealed that weight loss surgery has been found to suppress changes in brain metabolism associated with obesity and improve cognitive function involved in planning, strategizing, and organizing. More...31 Aug 2014


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Innovative Wound Dressing Wraps Burn Wounds
Disposable Cover Shields Electronics in Operating Room
New Drug Triggers Liver Regeneration After Surgery
Lung Preservation Device Could Increase Donor Pool
Electromagnetic Navigation Optimizes Sinus Surgery Procedures
Wound Management System Reduces Surgical Site Morbidity
Acoustic Biosensor Assesses Feeding Safety Following Surgery
Allograft Technique Could Repair Traumatic Nerve Injuries
Skin Stretcher Device Secures Wound Closure
Surgical System Enhances Partial Knee Replacement Options
Magnetic Technology Corrects Limb Length Discrepancies
Bioabsorbable Vascular Plug Seals Arteriotomies
Cosmetic Surgery Provides Significant Migraine Relief
Laser Platform Contends with Acne Scarring
Robotic Bladder Surgery Fails to Cut Complications
Molecular Test Effectively Guides Extent of Initial Thyroidectomy
LED Lamp Lights Up Operating Field
Platinum-Chromium Stent Advances Coronary Disease Treatment
Novel Implant Preserves Knee Ligaments
Power Morcellators Increase Undetected Cancers Levels
Orthopedic Surgery Considered Safe for the Elderly
Living Donor Liver Transplantation Relatively Safe
Soft Tissue Ablation Made More Predictable
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