Surgical Techniques

Groundbreaking Implants Create Living Vessels and Valves Made of Patients’ Own, New Healthy Tissue
An implantable blood vessel designed for hemodialysis vascular access aims to overcome the challenges associated with the present options for millions of individuals needing hemodialysis access grafts annually. More...29 Dec 2023

Fully Implantable, Wirelessly Charged Device Treats Recurrent or Refractory Ascites Due to Liver Cirrhosis
A fully implantable, wirelessly charged device for patients with recurrent or refractory ascites due to liver cirrhosis could transform the lives of patients by virtually eliminating the need for paracentesis. More...29 Dec 2023

Neurostimulator Implant Uses Bioelectronic Technology to Treat Inflammatory Bowel Disease
A clinical trial is assessing the potential of sacral nerve stimulation in treating Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis using a small implantable device that could reduce inflammation and improve IBD symptoms. More...28 Dec 2023

First High-Precision Dual-Color Optoelectronic Brain Probe to Help Identify Origin of Brain Diseases
Scientists have made a groundbreaking advancement by creating the first dual-color optoelectronic neural probe that can control brain activity in both directions – excitation and inhibition. More...27 Dec 2023



Electrode Arrays with Shape-Changing Capabilities to Extend Life of Implantable Brain Devices
Researchers are building new kinds of electrode arrays using liquid crystalline materials with shape-changing capabilities that could prolong their life as well as offer a less invasive implantation method. More...22 Dec 2023
In Other News
Narrow-Band Imaging Detects Lesions Overlooked by White-Light Imaging during Endoscopic Examinations
Groundbreaking AR Loupes Set New Standard in Surgical Visualization
4D Cardiac Imaging and Navigation Platform Leverages Ultrasound for Providing Real-Time Guidance during Surgery
Thin-Film, sEEG-Guided RF Ablation System Could Transform Neurosurgery Procedures
New Test Predicts Cognitive Dysfunction Risk in Elderly Surgery Patients
Heart Valve That Grows With Patient Could Reduce Surgeries in Children
Next Generation Digital Surgery Platform to Revolutionize Surgical Procedures
Antimicrobial Coating for Medical Implants Offers Non-Drug Based Approach to Prevent Surgical Infections
Hemostatic Sealing Patch Clinically Proven to Stop Disruptive Bleeding
Wireless Millirobots Could Remove Blood Clots from Difficult-to-Reach Blood Vessels
New Flow-Diverting Stent Treats Unruptured Brain Aneurysms Safely and Effectively
Ultrasound-Based 3D Printing Technology Could Enable Surgery without Cutting Open Patient
Shape-Shifting Robotic Catheter to Make Heart Surgery Safer
Miniature Laser System Could Accurately Distinguish Tumors from Healthy Tissue
AI Transforms Colonoscopy by Improving Detection and Reducing Missed Rates
New Implants Reduce Infection and Improve Recovery from Orthopedic Surgery
Brain Implants Revive Cognitive Abilities Long After Traumatic Brain Injury
Novel Endovascular Catheter Opens Blocked Arteries Deep Within Lungs
Next-Generation Robotic-Exoscope Delivers Leap Forward in Optical Performance and Robotics to Modernize ORs
Innovative Biopsy Marker Provides Clinicians with Long-Term Ultrasound Visibility
Innovative Gel Offers Revolutionary Treatment for Challenging Gastrointestinal Leaks
New Surgical Implant to Transform Treatment of Complex Bone Infections
First-of-Its-Kind 4K Single-Use Surgical Arthroscope Simplifies Endoscopy
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