Surgical Techniques

Metal Stents or Staples That Disintegrate On Demand Could Eliminate Surgical Procedures
Researchers have taken advantage of a phenomenon that leads to fractures in metal to design medical devices such as stents that could be used inside the body and then safely broken down on demand when no longer needed. More...10 Nov 2022

Longer-Lasting Pacemaker Batteries Could Help Avoid Replacement Surgery
Researchers have come up with a way to increase the useful lifetime of nonrechargeable, or “primary,” batteries which are used for essential applications. Replacing the battery in a pacemaker or other medical implant requires a surgical procedure, so any increase in the longevity of their batteries could have a significant impact on the patient’s quality of life. More...09 Nov 2022


Early Intervention with Catheter Cryoablation Can Halt Disease Progression in Atrial Fibrillation Patients
A new study shows that cryoballoon catheter ablation (cryoablation), a minimally invasive procedure that involves guiding a small tube into the heart to kill problematic tissue with cold temperatures, can halt disease progression in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). More...09 Nov 2022

First-Of-Its-Kind 4K Endoscope for Arthroscopic Surgical Procedures Launched Globally
A first-of-its-kind 4K endoscope designed for use in arthroscopic surgical procedures is revolutionizing the market by delivering 4K optics in a single-use device – providing first-time quality for every procedure. More...07 Nov 2022

Resorbable Pacing Leads Can Significantly Reduce Risk After Cardiac Surgery
Researchers are developing resorbable pacing leads that can significantly reduce risk factors after cardiac surgery. In the future, bioresorbable leads that can be left in the body and then disappear by resorption after a defined period are expected to replace conventional leads. More...04 Nov 2022

Innovative Light-Triggered Coating for Medical Devices Fights Bacterial Infections
Researchers have developed a durable coating for medical devices which is activated by light, providing on-demand disinfection to destroy bacterial biofilms which may result in infections and pose a serious threat to public health and economy, causing worldwide morbidity. More...03 Nov 2022
In Other News
Advanced, Unified, Flexible Endoscope Platform to Enhance Imaging
Simple, Cost-Effective Method Can Reduce Surgical Site Infection Across Settings
New Microsurgical Technique for Removing Spinal Tumor Surpasses Traditional Methods
New Wireless, Battery-Free Pacemaker Can Be Implanted With Less Invasive Procedure
Breakthrough Fluorescence Endoscopic System Enhances Visualization of Tissue Perfusion in Real-Time
Minimally Invasive Robot Places Flexible, Steerable Catheter in Live Brain
Flexible Surgical Needle for Use in Image-Guided Procedure Offers Enhanced Precision
Researchers to Perform First-Ever Mixed-Reality Robotic Heart Surgery Inside MRI Machine
Portable Imaging System Helps Surgeons Distinguish Between Healthy and Cancerous Tissue During Tumor Removal
Skin-Stretching Device Could Help Avoid Surgical Treatment for Closing Large Scalp Wounds
Testing for Blood Fats Prior to Heart Surgery Could Reduce Postoperative Bleeding
Delayed Fluorescence Imaging Method Could Enable Effective Surgical Tumor Removal
New Endoscopic Ultrasound Processor Locates Deep Lesions Invisible to Gastrointestinal Endoscopes
Disposable Bipolar Forceps for Electrosurgery Reduce Tissue Adhesion and Allow Clear View of Coagulation
Nonlinear Ultrasound Could Give Medical Needles New Enhanced Functions in Minimally Invasive Surgeries
Soft Robotic System Can Grow Like Plants to Allow Surgical Access to Hard-To-Reach Areas
Easy-To-Use Online Tool Predicts Complications in Patients Undergoing Hysterectomy
Troponin Testing Could Improve Timing of Heart Surgery and Survival Rate
Novel Endoscopic Hemostasis System Improves Visibility and Controls Upper GI Bleeding
First-Ever Spinal Surgical Hand-Held Robot Makes Worldwide Debut
Fecal Transplant by Capsule as Effective as Colonoscopy for CDI
Next-Gen Ultrasound Endoscope Enables Complex Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures
Fecal Transplantation an Effective Remedy for Life-Threatening Intestinal Infections
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