Last update:
Surgery news
Medical research
Chinese doctors implant pig liver in human for first time
Chinese doctors said Wednesday that they had transplanted a liver from a genetically modified pig into a brain-dead human for the first time, raising hopes of a life-saving donor option for patients in the future.
14 hours ago
0
7
Surgery
Meniscus injuries may soon be treated by customizable hydrogel
Meniscus tears are common knee injuries that have long frustrated patients and doctors due to limited repair options. A new 3D-printed hydrogel made from cow meniscus could transform how these injuries heal, according to ...
Mar 25, 2025
0
14
Surgical fixation can curb bone loss in spinal infections, study finds
Researchers at the University of Tsukuba investigated the mechanism by which posterior spinal fixation, a technique that fixes the infected vertebrae by sandwiching them between normal vertebrae, suppresses infection in pyogenic ...
Mar 25, 2025
0
0
More pain, more gain? New biopsy technique found to improve prostate cancer detection
Researchers from around the U.K., led by the University of Oxford, have found that a new way of performing prostate biopsies is better at diagnosing prostate cancer, but takes longer to perform and is more painful for patients.
Mar 24, 2025
0
9
Delay of more than 42 days for breast cancer surgery raises death risk for certain subtypes, study finds
Patients with certain subtypes of breast cancer may face a higher risk of death from the cancer if they wait more than 42 days after diagnosis to have surgery, according to newly published research from the University of ...
Mar 24, 2025
0
37
Affordable sensing system enhances tactile feedback in minimally invasive surgery
Researchers from NYU Abu Dhabi's Advanced Microfluidics and Microdevices Laboratory (AMMLab) have developed an innovative sensing system that restores the missing tactile feedback in minimally invasive surgery (MIS), enhancing ...
Mar 24, 2025
0
0
Trial reveals twice as many men recover erectile function after improved prostate cancer surgery
A technique to improve the precision of prostate cancer surgery means that almost twice as many men preserve their erectile function compared to those undergoing standard surgery, according to results from a clinical trial ...
Mar 24, 2025
0
0
'Concierge' screening for kidney transplant candidates leads to better outcomes, researchers find
Patients hoping for a kidney transplant must first undergo a battery of medical tests to determine whether they are suitable candidates for the procedure and healthy enough to take post-transplant immunosuppressant drugs ...
Mar 21, 2025
0
26
Waterjet surgery for enlarged prostate can offer relief without compromising sexual enjoyment, trial finds
Using a high-pressure water jet to operate on an enlarged prostate can better preserve the ability to ejaculate, compared with standard laser surgery, finds research.
Mar 21, 2025
0
5
Sensory t-shirt collects patient data and enables shorter postoperative hospital stay
A t-shirt that monitors a patient's vitals after urological surgery for cancer could help people return from hospital sooner to recover at home. The device, worn for around two weeks under clothes for three-hour windows each ...
Mar 21, 2025
0
0
Powerful new MRI scans enable life-changing surgery in first for adults with epilepsy
A new technique has enabled ultra-powerful magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners to identify tiny differences in patients' brains that cause treatment-resistant epilepsy. In the first study to use this approach, it has ...
Mar 20, 2025
0
52
Sonolysis reduces risk for periprocedural cerebrovascular events during carotid endarterectomy
For patients undergoing carotid endarterectomy, sonolysis is safe and results in a significant reduction in the composite incidence of ischemic stroke, transient ischemic attack, and death within 30 days, according to a study ...
Mar 20, 2025
0
0
Almost half of children with complicated appendicitis can recover from surgery at home
Almost half of children who require surgery for complicated appendicitis can safely complete their recovery at home, according to a new study.
Mar 20, 2025
0
0
Augmented reality guidance for placing intracranial drains now clinically validated
Placing an external ventricular drain (EVD) at bedside using augmented reality (AR) guidance is more precise than freehand placement and is associated with fewer reinterventions and complications, according to a clinical ...
Mar 20, 2025
0
0
A skull-mapping app can greatly improve safety and accuracy of a common neurosurgical procedure
Access to potentially life-saving neurosurgical care remains very uneven worldwide, with potentially life-threatening consequences. This is especially true for a process called ventriculostomy, the most common neurosurgical ...
Mar 19, 2025
0
0
How might ACL surgery increase the risk of knee osteoarthritis?
Some individuals who have had anterior-cruciate-ligament reconstruction (ACLR), the kind of surgery often performed on athletes' knees, may develop early-onset knee osteoarthritis. A new study in the Journal of Orthopaedic ...
Mar 19, 2025
0
0
Surgeons propose 'precision transfusion' approach to pre-hospital care in patients with traumatic brain injury
When someone is traumatically injured, giving them blood products before they arrive at the hospital—such as at the scene or during emergency transport—can improve their likelihood of survival and recovery. But patients ...
Mar 18, 2025
2
32
Improving epilepsy surgery by pinpointing where seizures begin
When you replace an older cell phone or TV with a new high-resolution device, the visuals can be strikingly different—all of a sudden you have improved clarity and can see new details. Now, UC San Francisco epilepsy researchers ...
Mar 18, 2025
0
33
Only around 1 in 10 common non-surgical and non-invasive treatments for back pain are effective, analysis suggests
Only around one in 10 common non-surgical and non-invasive treatments for lower back pain are effective, suggests a pooled data analysis of the available research, published online in BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine.
Mar 18, 2025
1
4
Lymph node transfer reduces arm swelling after breast cancer surgery, study shows
A multicenter study has shown that lymph node transfer is a viable treatment for the swelling in the affected limb, a condition known as lymphedema, after breast cancer surgery. However, an effective drug to improve the outcomes ...
Mar 18, 2025
0
0
Psychological prehabilitation improves surgical recovery, study finds
A new analysis led by surgeons at UCLA Health finds that psychological prehabilitation can significantly enhance recovery after surgery. The research, led by Anne E. Hall in the lab of Dr. Justine Lee analyzed data from 20 ...
Mar 17, 2025
0
0
An easy-to-apply gel prevents abdominal adhesions following surgery in animal study
Surgical adhesions—common, sometimes life-threatening complications that arise after open or laparoscopic abdominal surgery—can be prevented in mice and pigs by a gel impregnated with a molecule that blocks a key signaling ...
Mar 13, 2025
0
26
Young, active patients who have total knee replacements unlikely to need revision surgery in their lifetime
A 40-year study by Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) researchers has found that active young adults who underwent total knee replacement were unlikely to require knee replacement revision in their lifetime, according to ...
Mar 13, 2025
0
1
Checking PSA levels too soon after prostate cancer surgery can lead to overtreatment, study suggests
After surgical removal of the prostate to treat prostate cancer, clinicians monitor prostate specific antigen (PSA) levels. Persistently elevated PSA levels indicate residual cancer and are linked to worse outcomes.
Mar 13, 2025
0
1
Experts bust 5 myths about living kidney donation
More than 90,000 people are on the waiting list for a kidney in the U.S. Unfortunately, less than a third of those waiting for a kidney transplant can expect to get one this year. This comes as rates of chronic kidney disease, ...
Mar 13, 2025
0
0
