Surgical Techniques

Fully Digital Surgical Visualization Platform Facilitates Complex Procedures
A fully digital surgical visualization platform offers ophthalmic surgeons enhanced visualization compared to optical, hybrid, and retrofitted microscopes, designed to support even the most complex surgical procedures with advanced visualization, ergonomic positioning, and efficient workflow. More...18 Apr 2023

Novel Robotic Bronchoscope System Enables Minimally Invasive Pulmonary Lesions Sampling
Researchers have developed an innovative robotic bronchoscope system that non-invasively accesses lung areas for minimally invasive pulmonary lesion sampling, the gold standard for lung cancer diagnosis. More...17 Apr 2023

New Method Improves Accuracy of NIRF-IVUS Measurements in Cardiovascular Imaging
Researchers have created a new technique to measure blood's fluorescence attenuation using a "guidewire" that moves the NIRF-IVUS probe. The concept is based on the constant visibility of the guidewire to the NIRF probe. More...17 Apr 2023

Balloon Pulmonary Angioplasty Effective for Treatment of CTEPH Patients Unable To Undergo Surgery
A new study has demonstrated that a novel treatment called balloon pulmonary angioplasty can effectively treat patients suffering from chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension who cannot undergo surgery. More...14 Apr 2023

Self-Folding Surgical Tools Fit Through Catheter for Minimally Invasive Procedures
Instruments for minimally invasive surgery used must be small. Researchers have devised a technique to transport large devices through a narrow catheter, expanding the possibilities for designing minimally invasive surgical tools. More...
13 Apr 2023

Mechanical Nanosurgery Uses Nanotechnology and Precision Magnetics to Destroy Therapy-Resistant Brain Cancers
Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most prevalent and aggressive form of primary brain cancer. Researchers are now exploring an innovative method called mechanical nanosurgery, which uses precision magnetics to target cancer cells within the tumor. More...
12 Apr 2023

In Other News
Wire-Free Soft Tissue Localization Technology Ensures Precise Marking of Lesions for Surgical Removal
Wearable Headset with ‘Surgeon’s Eye View’ Brings AR into Operating Room
Implantable Self-Charging Battery Kills Tumor Cells by Sucking Oxygen
World’s First Minimally Invasive Brain Pacemaker Reduces Seizures in Epileptic Patients
Worlds’ First Self-Retaining Ring Retractor with Light Revolutionizes Visual Access in Surgery
New Surgical Sealing Biomaterial Could Eliminate Standard Methods of Suturing and Stapling
New Technique Combines ML with SWIR Fluorescence Imaging for Precise Surgical Tumor Removal
3D-Printed Models of Human Brain Could Improve and Personalize Neurosurgery
Next-Gen Robotic Exoscope Delivers Leap Forward in Optical Performance to Modernize ORs
Game-Changing Endovascular Device-Based Approach Helps Patients Suffering From Heart Failure
Blue Light Cystoscopy Significantly Decreases Recurrence Risk in Bladder Cancer Patients
‘Molecular Imaging’ Lights up Tumors for Surgeons to Enable Precise Removal
Noninvasive, Continuous Hemoglobin Monitoring Helps Clinicians Better Manage Perioperative Bleeding
Robotic Bronchoscopy Enables Doctors to Biopsy Lung Nodules from Hard-to-Reach Areas
Revolutionary System Maps and Ablates Atrial Arrhythmias and Provides Real-Time Feedback
New Research Could Lower Malfunction Rates for Medical Implants
New Keyhole Surgery Technique for Prostate Cancer Reduces Postoperative Complications
Advanced Imaging Method to Improve Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
Advanced Robotic Navigated Bronchoscopy System Ushers in New Era in Lung Nodule Biopsy
Intraoperative 3-D Imaging Improves Accuracy of Pedicle Screw Placement in Spine Surgery
New Ablation Technology Found Safe, Effective for Atrial Fibrillation
Robot-Assisted Needle Positioning in CT-Guided Procedures Improves Accuracy
First Intravascular Imaging System Combines Critically Important Imaging Technologies to Optimize Coronary Stent Placement
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