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Surgical Techniques

Joint Replacement Surgery in the Obese Has Low Complication Rates

A new study has found that joint replacement surgery complication rates in obese patients are low, supporting those in favor of doing the procedures even in the heaviest patients; hospital stays, however, were found to be longer in the obese. More...
19 Aug 2010

Heart Bypass Surgery Death Rates Drop Sharply in the U.S.

The proportion of patients who died in the hospital after having coronary artery bypass graft surgery fell from 42 deaths per 1,000 admissions in 2000 to 24 per 1,000 in 2006, a drop of 43%, according to a new report. More...
17 Aug 2010

Incisionless Surgery Shows Promise in Prostate Cancer Treatment

A new surgical procedure for the treatment of prostate cancer uses surgical instruments inserted through the penis, signaling the next step in the evolution of minimally invasive surgery. More...
16 Aug 2010
Image: The babyLance heel lance device (photo courtesy MediPurpose).

Innovative Heel Incision Device Provides Safety and Comfort

A new infant lancing device, used for taking blood test samples, is a safe, easy, and effective solution for newborn heel incisions. More...
12 Aug 2010

Global Definition of Interventional Radiology Statement Advances Technology, Benefits Patients

The first global statement defining interventional radiology has been issued that addresses the evolution, impact, and future direction of this minimally invasive specialty, emphasizing the worldwide availability of this specialized medical care. More...
10 Aug 2010
Image: The Cytori PureGraft 250 system (photo courtesy Cytori Therapeutics).

Innovative Processing Technology Prepares Autologous Fat Grafts

A tissue processing technology facilitates fast, safe, and precise preparation of a patient's own fat for grafting procedures in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. More...
10 Aug 2010

Mesh Support for Vaginal Prolapse Repair Is Prone to Erosion

Polypropylene mesh placement during vaginal reconstructive surgery for pelvic organ prolapse appears to do more harm than good, according to a new study. More...
10 Aug 2010
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