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Surgical Techniques

Joint Guideline Issued for Radiation Therapy After Prostatectomy

A joint guideline on radiation therapy after prostatectomy for patients with and without evidence of prostate cancer recurrence has recently been published to provide patients with the best information on optimal outcomes. More...
18 Jun 2013
Image: The Zipline PRELOC being tightened to close an incision (Photo courtesy of ZipLine Medical).

Suture-Like Incision Closure at the Speed of Staples

A noninvasive skin closure device is designed for suture-like outcomes that can be placed via a simple, easy-to-learn, and easy-to-use device. More...
18 Jun 2013

Multiple Sclerosis Drives Patients to Vein Surgery

Multiple sclerosis patients with progressive, longstanding disease are most likely to seek controversial cerebrospinal venoplasty treatment, according to a new study. More...
17 Jun 2013

Surgery Outcome Rates Deteriorate on Weekends

A new study has found that the 30-day mortality rates following elective surgery were higher when the procedure was carried out on Friday or over the weekend. More...
14 Jun 2013
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Focused Ultrasound Device Ablates Soft Tissues

A novel ablation system combines ultrasound imaging and high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) for the laparoscopic or intraoperative ablation of soft tissue. More...
14 Jun 2013

Drug-Eluting Stents Show Promise in Peripheral Artery Disease

A new study demonstrates superior short-term results with drug eluting stents compared with bare metal stents in the treatment of infrapopliteal peripheral arterial disease. More...
13 Jun 2013
Image: The active surgical assistance system ViKY (Photo courtesy of TRUMPF Medical Systems).

Assistance System Reduces Surgeon’s Physical Exertion

An active surgical assistance system helps surgeons by holding, positioning, and moving endoscopes and other instruments during surgical procedures. More...
13 Jun 2013
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