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Surgical Techniques

Protocols Cannot Entirely Prevent Wrong-Site Surgery

A 20-year review of wrong-site surgery procedures reported to a large malpractice insurer shows that current protocols would prevent only about 60% of cases. More...
15 May 2006

Surgical Implant Reduces Sternal Wound Infections

A surgical implant used during sternotomy reduces the incidence of sternal wound infection (SWI) by 53% when used as an adjunct to standard infection prophylaxis. More...
15 May 2006

Breast Implants Do Not Increase Cancer Risk

A long term follow-up study of Swedish women shows that cosmetic breast implants do not increase the risk of cancer. More...
10 May 2006

Kidney Stone Lithotripsy Linked to Diabetes

Shockwave therapy for renal stones increased the risk of diabetes by almost 400% and increased the risk of hypertension significantly compared with medical treatment, according to a new follow-up study. More...
10 May 2006

Lumbar Surgical Device Hovers Over Patient

A robotic surgery device enables medical image-driven guidance for minimally invasive insertion of implants in the lumbar spine, based on a physician's digital surgical plan. More...
08 May 2006

Sprayable Barrier Reduces Postoperative Adhesions

A barrier used to prevent adhesions has shown reduced surgical adhesion scores when applied immediately after the removal of uterine fibroids, according to a new study. More...
08 May 2006

Positioning Device Moves on Surgeon's Orders

An intelligent surgical assistant device, intended for use in total knee arthroplasty, helps to support surgeons in correctly positioning orthopedic instrumentation. More...
05 May 2006
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