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Surgical Techniques

Heparin-Bonded Vascular Grafts Outperform Teflon-Coated Versions

A new study has shown that a heparin-bonded expandable polytetrafluoroethylene graft is superior to a Teflon-coated graft in reducing occlusion in patients with peripheral artery disease. More...
16 Dec 2010

Electroporation Effective in Treating Hepatocellular Carcinoma

A new technique called irreversible electroporation holds promise for the treatment of hepatocellar carcinoma and other soft tissue tumors. More...
15 Dec 2010
Image: The iDrive battery powered stapling system with right-angle linear cutter attached (photo courtesy Covidien).

Powered Stapler Facilitates Open Surgery procedures

An angled powered stapling system provides precision, control, access, and visibility during open surgical procedures. More...
14 Dec 2010

Fewer Deaths with Nonsurgical Treatment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms

A new study comparing different approaches for patients with abdominal aortic aneurysm shows nonsurgical treatment results in a far lower mortality rate than open surgery. More...
13 Dec 2010
Image: A CSU student practicing his stitches on Artificial Tissue (photo courtesy Colorado State University).

Synthetic Tissues Help Medical Students Practice Basic Surgery

A new artificial tissue material that looks, feels, and bleeds just like real skin, muscles, and vessels will allow students to practice their surgical skills. More...
09 Dec 2010
Image: The Active Book spinal implant (photo courtesy University College London).

New Spinal Implant Helps Paraplegics Exercise Paralyzed Limbs

A microchip small enough to be implanted into the spinal canal incorporates electrodes and a muscle stimulator that will enable people to exercise their paralyzed leg muscles. More...
08 Dec 2010
Image: The Medtronic semi-flexible Tri-Ad annuloplasty ring (photo courtesy Medtronic).

Combination Annuloplasty Ring Treats Tricuspid Valve Disease

A new semi-flexible annuloplasty ring adapts to the movement of a diseased patient's natural valve, helping to restore it to its normal size and shape. More...
07 Dec 2010
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