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Surgical Techniques

Image: Patient with kidney stones receiving lithotripsy treatment. (Photo courtesy of AJ Photo / Hop American).

Slow Shock Wave Lithotripsy Found Most Effective

slow shock wave lithotripsy delivery at 60 shock waves per minute delivered the best results for pulverizing kidney stones. More...
27 Feb 2008

Gecko's Feet Inspire an Adhesive Bandage for Surgery

Nanotechnology copies nature, as a polymer bandage inspired by the feet of an agile lizard offers a way of repairing tears in organs and other tissues from surgery or injury. More...
26 Feb 2008

Novel Polymer Reduces Bone Bleeding Surgical Infection Risk

An innovative polymer material designed to stop bone bleeding during surgery decreases the risk of surgical infection when the bone is exposed to bacteria. More...
25 Feb 2008

Side-Branch Stent Treats Bifurcation Lesions

Offers a new standard of care for the treatment of left main coronary artery disease. More...
20 Feb 2008

Pattern Scan Laser improves Retinal Treatment Outcomes

A laser system has been designed for the treatment of retinal diseases such as proliferative diabetic retinopathy, choroidal neovascularization, age-related macular degeneration, and retinal tears and detachments. More...
19 Feb 2008

Promising Results for Minimally Invasive Lung Biopsies

A new study suggests that endobronchial and transesophageal endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration are more sensitive than the more traditional transbronchial needle aspiration. More...
18 Feb 2008

Self-Expanding Stents Open Biliary Constrictions

A new biliary stent system provides superior strength and flexibility thanks to a novel interwoven nitinol wire design. More...
13 Feb 2008
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