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Image: The Cook Medical LithAssist system (Photo courtesy of Cook Medical).

New Device Streamlines Kidney Stone Management

A new tool simplifies percutaneous nephrolithotomy procedures by combining suction control and lithotripter laser-fiber access. More...
16 Sep 2013

Robotic Surgery Complications Extensively Underreported

A new study suggests that device-related robotic surgery complications reported to the US Food and Drug Administration are grossly underreported. More...
12 Sep 2013
Image: The neoClose laparoscopic wound closure device (Photo courtesy of neoSurgical).

Easier Suturing After Laparoscopic Procedures

A new device for suturing port and trocar incision sites following minimally invasive surgery procedures helps reduce pressure around the site. More...
10 Sep 2013
Image: A large staghorn calculus involving the major calyces and renal pelvis (Photo courtesy of Nevit Dilmen, Wikimedia Commons).

Cooling Technique Promotes Kidney Stone Removal

A new study describes a minimally invasive surgery technique that combines robotic surgery with renal hypothermia to remove large staghorn calculi. More...
09 Sep 2013
Image: The Fraunhofer MEVIS tablet app (Photo courtesy of Fraunhofer MEVIS).

Tablet app Supports Liver Surgery

A new app designed for tablet computers could support surgeons in the future, helping to reduce the rate of complications during operations. More...
05 Sep 2013
Image: The ACS NSQIP Surgical Risk Calculator (Photo courtesy of ACS).

Informed Consent Tool Aids Presurgical Assessment

A new universal surgical risk calculator aids shared decision-making and informed consent for both patients and surgeons. More...
05 Sep 2013
Image: The PillCam SB 3 (Photo courtesy of Given Imaging).

Next Generation PillCam Offers Improved Technology

The new generation PillCam provides a more detailed and efficient small bowel examination for patients with conditions such as obscure gastroitenstinal bleeding. More...
04 Sep 2013
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