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Image: A polyurethane surgical adhesive closes surgical sites (Photo courtesy of Grünenthal).

Topical Skin Adhesive Closes Surgical Incisions

A novel skin adhesive that offers robust bonding strength, fast sealing, and high flexibility offers an alternative to traditional wound closing techniques. More...
07 Feb 2018
Image: A new study suggests breathing training before surgery can help prevent postoperative pneumonia (Photo courtesy of MMU).

Pre-Op Breathing Training Prevents Post-Op Pneumonia

A new study suggests that postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) can be halved if patients are taught simple breathing exercises implemented immediately upon waking. More...
07 Feb 2018
Image: The ExcelsiusGPS robotic navigation platform (Photo courtesy of Globus Medical).

Novel Surgical Robot Streamlines Implant Placement

A robotic surgical trajectory guidance and navigation platform integrates intra-operative computerized tomography and fluoroscopic imaging technologies.
 
 
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06 Feb 2018
Image: The Colovac endoluminal bypass sheath protects against anastomotic leakage (Photo courtesy of SafeHeal).

Colorectal Surgery Device Prevents Need for Ostomy

A new endoluminal bypass sheath could help surgeons avoid the need for a diverting ostomy in patients undergoing colectomy.
 
 
 
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05 Feb 2018
Image: An adjustable brace stabilizes the knee prior to and following surgery (Photo courtesy of medi).

Dynamic Brace Stabilizes Knee after Surgery

An innovative orthopedic knee brace provides reliable stabilization of the knee joint following injuries involving the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL). More...
01 Feb 2018
Image: Transurethral vapor technology treats benign prostate hyperplasia (Photo courtesy of NxThera).

Vapor System Obliterates Obstructive Prostate Tissue

A new minimally invasive system uses the natural thermal energy stored in steam to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). More...
31 Jan 2018
Image: The four common types of bariatric surgery (Photo courtesy of the NIH).

Gastric Bypass and Sleeve Gastrectomy Equally Effective

A new study concludes that in the morbidly obese, there is no significant difference in excess body mass index (BMI) loss between sleeve gastrectomy and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGBP). More...
30 Jan 2018
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