Surgical Techniques
Synthetic Bone Material Shows Promise in Spinal Fusion
Preliminary results from three ongoing studies in Europe and the United States show that patients who received a synthetic bone void filler material called Vitoss in a spinal fusion procedure have progressed successfully to a solid fusion at the three-to-six month followup. More...20 May 2002
International Scholarships for Young Surgeons
The American College of Surgeons has announced that International Guest Scholarships are now available to young surgeons from countries other than the United States and Canada who have demonstrated a strong interest in teaching and research. More...16 May 2002
In Other News
Water Jet Surgery for Sensitive, Selective Dissection
Smart” Suture Aids Minimally Invasive Surgery
Smaller Heart-Lung Machine Offers Patient Benefits
Bipolar RF Device for Resection and Coagulation
Surgical Outcomes for Diabetics Found Excellent
New Hand Procedure for Removing Kidney
Computer-Assisted Surgery for Total Knee Replacement
Device May Delay Need for Knee Replacement
Cryosurgery Device for Removing Skin Lesions
Bioresorbable Bone Fixation Devices
Ultrasound-Guided Lithotripsy for Heel Spurs
Biopsy of Internal Nodes May Aid Breast Cancer Patients
Surgery to Repair Myelin in MS Patient
Bioengineered Repair Patch for Rotator Cuff
Coated Stents Found to Prevent Restenosis
New Stabilizer Systems for Bypass Surgery
First Transplant of Uterus Reported
Correcting Clubfoot Without Surgery
Spina Bifida Surgery and the Need for Shunts
Virtual Bodies Created to Help Train Surgeons
Women Have Higher Risk of Dying after Bypass
Multifunctional Tools for Minimally Invasive Surgery
Device for Marking Site of Breast Biopsy
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