Surgeons can now use a new type of mechanical instrument to perform complex, minimally invasive procedures, also known as laparoscopic surgery, thanks to researchers and small business entrepreneurs funded by the National ...
Feb 21, 2017
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A "smart" needle with an embedded camera is helping doctors perform safer brain surgery.
Jan 20, 2017
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A new literature review published in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS) found successful outcomes for an Achilles tendon tear with either minimally invasive surgery or nonsurgical bracing ...
Jan 9, 2017
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Abdominal aortic aneurysm is a potentially fatal disease which is treated with surgery or minimally invasive repair. Through a unique international collaboration, researchers have assessed how this disease is treated in eleven ...
Nov 23, 2016
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When it comes to visibility, radiologists, in many cases, are out of sight.
Nov 22, 2016
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By attaching a magnetic clip to the gallbladder and using another magnet to manipulate it from outside the body, surgeons can reduce the number of incisions needed to remove the organ.
Nov 21, 2016
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Endometrial cancer is the most common gynecologic cancer in the U.S., according to the American Cancer Society. An estimated 60,000 new cases of endometrial cancer - also known as uterine cancer - are diagnosed annually.
Oct 5, 2016
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(HealthDay)—An enhanced recovery pathway is beneficial for gynecologic oncology patients undergoing minimally invasive surgery, according to a study published in the July issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology.
Jun 17, 2016
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(HealthDay)—Patient experience is associated with urologic cancer surgical outcomes, according to a study published online June 2 in Cancer.
Jun 9, 2016
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A congenital condition called pectus excavatum, in which a child's breastbone is sunken into the chest, can be corrected through minimally invasive surgery, but pain control after the operation can be a challenge. A Mayo ...
May 15, 2016
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