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Surgical Techniques

Image: Bead Block polyvinyl alcohol hydrogel embolization microspheres (Photo courtesy of Infiniti Medical).

Bariatric Embolization Could Promote Weight Loss

An experimental percutaneous procedure which involves embolization of the left gastric artery can lead to 50% reductions in excess weight, according to a new study.   More...
13 Dec 2015

Platelets Promote Liver Regeneration Following Surgery

A new study finds that platelet-derived growth factors can encourage the liver regeneration process in patients undergoing partial hepatectomy.  More...
09 Dec 2015

Novel Cryopreservation Method Reduces Procedural Toxicity

A new study describes how mathematical modeling could advance ice-free cryopreservation, i.e., vitrification, paving the way for optimized tissue and organ preservation.  More...
08 Dec 2015

Surgery Can Help Eliminate Chronic Lymphedema

Two different microsurgery techniques could help relieve the painful swelling caused by chronic lymphedema following cancer treatment.  More...
07 Dec 2015

Surgical “Never Events” Occur at Random

A new study concludes that surgical “never events” apparently transpire at random, and are unrelated to hospital or operating room safety measures.  More...
07 Dec 2015
Image: UMCUtrecht stapedotomy procedure broadcast in 3D using Polycom video solutions (Photo courtesy of Polycom).

Novel Video Solutions Broadcast Live 3D Surgery

Innovative video solutions enable live images seen through an operating microscope to be shared through videoconferencing in three dimensional, high definition video.  More...
02 Dec 2015

Nitric Oxide Protects Kidneys During Cardiac Surgery

Administering nitric oxide during prolonged cardiopulmonary bypass procedures may help protect the kidneys, according to a new study.  More...
01 Dec 2015
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