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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
Image: The Visualase system workstation (Photo courtesy of Visualase).

Treating Brain Lesion Regrowth After Radiosurgery

A new study suggests that stereotactic laser induced thermotherapy is a feasible alternative for the treatment of symptomatic regrowing metastatic lesions following radiosurgery. More...
06 Jun 2013
Image: The Export Advance aspiration catheter (Photo courtesy of Medtronic).

Thrombus Removal System Offers Superior Deliverability

A novel aspiration catheter features a preloaded stylet, a core wire that runs through the middle of the shaft to provide more support during delivery. More...
06 Jun 2013

Surgical Duration Influences Plastic Surgery Outcomes

Increased operative time is associated with a higher risk of medical, surgical, and overall complications, according to a new study. More...
04 Jun 2013
Image: The EndoCoice Fuse system (Photo courtesy of Endochoice).

Full Spectrum Endoscopy Reduces “Miss Rate” of Adenomas

A wide-field endoscopy system significantly improves the accuracy of adenoma detection during colonoscopy procedures. More...
30 May 2013

Surgical Residents Lament Work Hour Limits

A new survey suggests that efforts to reduce residents' sleep deprivation and stress with mandatory reductions in work hours have not been popular with hospital attending staff, or the residents themselves. More...
30 May 2013
Image: The IPMS micromirror enables guidance of large-diameter laser beams (Photo courtesy of Fraunhofer IPMS).

Laser Beam Replaces Mechanical Cranial Trephine

A novel high-energy femtosecond laser could lower the risk of brain damage resulting from a release craniotomy. More...
29 May 2013
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