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Surgical Techniques

Two Spine Surgeons Are Better Than One

A new study demonstrates that having two attending surgeons in the operating room during spinal surgeries can benefit patients in multiple ways. More...
05 Feb 2013

Tumor Separation Surgery Plus High-Dose Stereotactic Radiosurgery Shown to Control Spine Metastases

Tumor “separation surgery” followed by high-dose hypofractionated stereotactic radiosurgery or high-dose single-fraction SRS, has been found to be safe and effective in controlling spinal metastases regardless of the radiosensitivity of the specific tumor type that has invaded the spine. More...
04 Feb 2013
Image: The inch-long [2.54 cm] endomicroscopy capsule (Photo courtesy of Michalina Gora, PhD, and Kevin Gallagher, Wellman Center for Photomedicine, MGH).

Imaging Pod Highlights Details of Esophageal Lining

A miniature capsule creates detailed, microscopic images of the esophageal wall using a rotating infrared laser and sensors for recording the reflected light. More...
31 Jan 2013
Image: The Chalmers bone conduction implant (BCI) (Photo courtesy of Emil Håkansson, Chalmers).

Electronic Implant Replaces Impaired Middle Ear

Functionally deaf patients can gain normal hearing with a new bone anchored hearing aid implant that uses bone conduction to transmit sound vibrations to the inner ear. More...
30 Jan 2013
Image: The VivoSight optical coherence tomography (OCT) scanner (Photo courtesy of Michelson Diagnostics).

Optical Coherence Tomography Shown to Predict Tumor Margins Effectively

For patients undergoing Mohs micrographic surgery in particular, a precise determination of tumor margins is vital for an effective treatment. More...
28 Jan 2013
Image: The Cleaner15 Rotational Thrombectomy System (Photo courtesy of Argon Medical Devices).

Atherectomy System Effectively Restore Vessel Patency

A novel rotational thrombectomy system allows physicians to restore patency and flow in occluded arteriovenous fistulae and synthetic grafts. More...
28 Jan 2013

Micropauses Help Prevent Surgeon's Fatigue

A new study suggests that micropauses are effective in preventing surgeon’s muscular fatigue and loss of accuracy during prolonged operations. More...
24 Jan 2013
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