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Surgical Techniques

Image: The Aptus EndoStapling System for EVAR (Photo courtesy of Aptus Endosystems).

EndoStapling System Helps Treat Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms

A helical staple technology enables independent endograft fixation in endovascular aneurysm repair procedures, mimicking the hand suturing performed during open surgical repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm. More...
14 Jun 2011

Breast Enlargement Technique Uses Patient's Own Fat

A plastic surgery procedure in which the patient's own fat is transplanted to the breasts, along with treatment to expand the breast tissue before surgery, can achieve up to a twofold increase in breast size, according to a new study. More...
12 Jun 2011

Insulation Failure Common with Laparoscopic and Robotic Instruments

Electrical insulation failures, which can cause electrosurgical injuries to the bowel and perforations, are common with laparoscopic and robotic surgery instruments, according to a new study. More...
08 Jun 2011

Injectable Gels Could Repair Disc Degeneration

Nanoscopic polymer particles with unique swelling and mechanical properties that can transform into a gel could help restore the mechanical properties of damaged intervertebral discs. More...
07 Jun 2011
Image: The Olympus ScopeGuide system: Adult variable-stiffness colonoscope with embedded sensors CF-Q160DL (A), EM transmitter (B), system monitor (C), (Photo courtesy of Olympus).

Visualization System Helps Position Colonoscopes

A new visual aid provides physicians and surgeons with a real-time three-dimensional  visualization of colonoscope position and configuration. More...
06 Jun 2011

Classic Laparoscopy Technique Preferred for Gallbladder Surgery

Procedure times are longer and complications more frequent with single-port laparoscopic cholecystectomy than with the traditional four-port technique, according to a study. More...
02 Jun 2011

Shave Biopsy Useful for Initial Evaluation of Melanoma

A shave biopsy is a reasonably safe and accurate method for the initial diagnosis of melanoma, according to a new study. More...
01 Jun 2011
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