Surgical Techniques

World's First Minimally Invasive Brain Pacemaker Treats Epilepsy
A novel risk-minimized brain pacemaker offers a new technological therapy option for drug-refractory patients who generally have to wait an average of 22 years before they are offered further technical or surgical treatment options.. More...26 Sep 2022

Implantable Shock Absorber Can Prevent or Delay Knee Replacement in Osteoarthritis Patients
A new implantable device that works as a shock absorber may soon give those with progressing knee osteoarthritis a new option to reduce pain, improve functionality and delay the need for a total knee replacement. More...23 Sep 2022


AI-Assisted Polyp Detection Device Could Be a True Game-Changer for Gastroenterology
A real-time computer-aided polyp detection device that uses advanced computer vision technology to recognize suspicious tissue and provide real-time feedback to gastroenterologists could be a true game-changer for the field of gastroenterology. More...23 Sep 2022


Injectable Hydrogel for Plugging Aneurysms Advances Treatment of Vascular Conditions
Researchers have developed an injectable shear-thinning hydrogel (STH) that exhibits enhanced cohesive strength that resists fragmentation, even when subjected to strong, pulsating liquid flows found within the body, paving the way for a significant advancement in treating critical vascular conditions. More...22 Sep 2022

New Endovascular Catheter Shows Unprecedented Ability to Treat Pulmonary Artery Obstruction
A breakthrough device significantly reduces the size of blood clots lodged in the pulmonary arteries, leading to improvement in heart function in patients with pulmonary embolism, according to findings of a clinical study. More...20 Sep 2022
In Other News
World’s First Surgical Guidance System Incorporates AI and AR
Surgical Visualization Platform Brings Together Multiple Observation Modes for Future-Proof Endoscopic Surgery
Caterpillar-Like Soft Magnetic Millirobot Could Perform Minimally Invasive Surgery
Bioresorbable Implantable Device Could Treat Pain After Surgery
Supermicro Robotic Instruments Address Challenges of Complex Supermicrosurgery
First-Ever Surgical Platform Unifies Intraoperative 2D/3D Imaging, Navigation and Robotics
World's First Flexible Endoluminal Robotic System Enables Scar-Free and Less Invasive Surgical Procedures
Novel Visualization Technology Improves Use of Blue Light Imaging for Early Bladder Cancer Detection
New Suturing Tool for Endoscopists Enables Less Invasive Procedures
First-of-Its-Kind Defibrillator Achieves 98.7% Success Rate in Global Trial
Robotic Kidney Cancer Surgery Offers Smaller Incisions, Fewer Blood Transfusions and Complications
AI Medical Simulation Platform Helps Surgeons Learn Procedures through Immersive VR
Device Enables Surgeons to Pre-Set Precise Ablation Margins to Target Only Cancer Tissue
World's First True HD, Fog Free, Omnidirectional Articulating, Recyclable Laparoscope Reduces Patient Risk
Surgeons Perform World’s First Completely Robot-Supported Microsurgical Operations
Fluorescence Open Surgery Imaging System Gives Surgeons a New View
Transcatheter Valve Repair System for MR and TR Patients Enables Precise Navigation and Implant Delivery
New Ablation Technique Shows Promise for Hard-to-Treat Ventricular Tachycardia Heart Rhythms
World’s Smallest Heart Pump Maintains Blood Pressure and Flow During Stent Placement
New Technology Provides First-of-Its-Kind, Unobstructed View into Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Procedures
World’s First Smart Knee Implant Optimizes Patient Monitoring and Recovery After Surgery
Robotic Surgery System Uses CT Scan for Precise Placement of Orthopedic Implants
Disruptive Surgical Robotic System Offers Less Pain, Faster Recovery and Fewer Scars
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