Surgical Techniques

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• LED Lamp Illuminates the Operating Field

• CT-Guidance Useful as Alternative Pancreatic Biopsy Method

• Computer Model Estimates Benefits of Bariatric Surgery for Severely Obese

• Point-of-Care Ultrasound System Useful for Vascular Surgery

• Tracking Surgical Sponges Prevents Errors

• Ultra-Minilaparotomy Possibly Effective for Uterine Fibroids

• Excimer Laser Ablation Successfully Treats Peripheral Artery Disease

• Surgery Simulation Software Promotes Safer Liver Resections

• Is Appendicitis Caused by Undetermined Viral Infection or Infections?

• Deep Brain Stimulation Successfully Treats Severely Depressive Patient

• Longer Surgeries Lead to More Infections and Longer Hospital Stays

• Radiofrequency Ablation Effective in Reducing Pain from Bone Metastases

• Innovative PEEK Spinal System for Lumbar Surgery

• Few Breast Cancer Surgeons Follow Quality of Care Standards

• Spectral Domain OCT System Incorporates High Resolution Fundus Camera

• Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Improves Sufferers Quality of Life

• Fibrin Sealants Effectively Relieve Pain Following Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

• Colonoscopy Reduces Colorectal Cancer Risk, But Only on the Left Side

• Robotically Assisted Microsurgery Could Reverse Tubal Ligation

• Losing Weight Prior to Gastric Surgery Results in Fewer Complications

• Gastrointestinal Liner System Treats Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes

• Increasing Access to Surgical Services in Sub-Saharan Africa

• Surgical Technique Might Cure High Blood Pressure