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Reusable Obturators Help Reduce Hospital Waste

A new line of reusable bladeless obturators can be easily reprocessed within the hospital, offering an efficient, longer lasting alternative to disposable devices. More...
29 Nov 2012

New Recommendations for Safer Use of Fibrin Sealants

The European Medicines Agency has recommended a number of measures to minimize the risk of gas embolism when the fibrin sealants Evicel and Quixil are applied as spray during surgery. More...
28 Nov 2012
Image: The LenSx system (Photo courtesy of Alcon).

Innovative Laser Improves Cataract Surgery Outcomes

Two new studies suggest that femtosecond laser systems may provide improvements in outcomes for cataract surgery. More...
27 Nov 2012

Suturing Equal to Stapling for Closure of Loop Ileostomy

Hand suturing for loop ileostomy closure results in equal rates of bowel obstruction when compared to using a stapler, according to a new study. More...
22 Nov 2012
Image: The Gamma3 Locking Nail System (lag screw horizontal) (Photo courtesy of Stryker).

Computer Technology Assists Hip Fracture Surgery

A new computer assisted surgery system helps surgeons position a cephalomedullary nail lag screw more accurately, regardless of their level of clinical experience. More...
20 Nov 2012
Image: The right angle laparoscopy scissors, petal-shape ureter dilator, and guide tube (Photo courtesy of Chinese Medical Journal).

New Surgical Instruments Facilitate Laparoscopic Pyeloplasty

A new set of instruments has been designed to overcome some difficulties and technical challenges encountered during pure laparoscopic pyeloplasty. More...
19 Nov 2012

Hospital Safety Culture Influences Complications After Surgery

The safety culture of the hospital is associated with rates of serious surgical complications following bariatric surgery, according to a new study. More...
15 Nov 2012
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