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Surgical Techniques

Image: The thin-film soft robotic electrode array is designed for safer and less invasive epilepsy surgical mapping (Photo courtesy of University of Oxford)

Tiny Folding Implants to Reduce Surgery for Treatment of Brain Conditions

Researchers have developed innovative 'origami-inspired' brain electrodes that become significantly smaller after they fold to a fraction of their full size, drastically reducing the surgical burden for treating neurological conditions. More...
15 Aug 2024
Project leads J. Quincy Brown (left), associate professor of biomedical engineering, and Brian Summa, associate professor of computer science, test a prototype of a new imaging system (Photo courtesy of Tulane University)

Bedside Scanning Device to Enable Slide-Free Pathology for Complete Surgical Tumor Removal

Researchers are developing a sophisticated imaging system designed to instantly scan tumors during surgical procedures and ascertain within minutes if any cancerous tissue remains after the excision. More...
15 Aug 2024
Image: The low-cost pathology system can speed up accurate assessment of tumor margins for breast and head and neck cancer (Photo courtesy of Richards-Kortum Optical Spectroscopy and Imaging Laboratory/Rice University)

Affordable System Enables Immediate Digital Pathology of Tumors During Surgery

A groundbreaking, low-cost technology could change the face of surgical oncology, especially in resource-limited settings, by reducing repeat surgeries, cutting costs, and improving patient outcomes. More...
14 Aug 2024
Image: The Nano-PFA cardiac surgery system has been used to successfully to treat patients in the first-in-human study (Photo courtesy of Pulse Biosciences)

Nanosecond Pulsed Field Ablation Technology Effective in Treating Atrial Fibrillation in Cardiac Surgery

A new method for surgical cardiac ablation designed to create continuous linear transmural ablations during cardiac procedures offers significant safety and performance advantages over existing thermal ablation techniques. More...
12 Aug 2024
Image: The VELYS SPINE dual-use robotics and standalone navigation platform has received U.S. FDA 510(k) clearance (Photo courtesy of DePuy Synthes)

Active Spine Robotics and Navigation Platform Returns Control to Surgeon's Hands

A dual-use robotics and standalone navigation platform for use in planning and instrumenting spinal fusion procedures in the cervical, thoracolumbar, and sacroiliac spine can help surgeons tackle their most complex challenges. More...
05 Aug 2024
Image: The researchers navigated a soft magnetic robot through the tiny pathways of a brain phantom to the base of an aneurysm (Photo courtesy of International Journal of Robotics Research)

Groundbreaking Vine Robots with Magnetic Skin to Transform Cancer Treatment

A new class of robots featuring magnetic skin and movement that is similar to creeping vine plants could revolutionize cancer diagnosis and treatment. More...
02 Aug 2024
Image: A deep learning system can assist in early-stage detection of esophageal cancers during routine endoscopy (Photo courtesy of Adobe Stock)

AI Enhances Early-Stage Detection of Esophageal Cancers During Routine Endoscopy

A new study has demonstrated that integrating a deep learning system into routine endoscopy can significantly improve the detection of early-stage esophageal cancers. More...
02 Aug 2024
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