Surgical Techniques


Mitral Valve Repair Via Catheter Offers Better Outcomes Than Pharmacological Treatment in Heart Failure Patients
A new study has demonstrated the benefits of placing a clip on the valve instead of the usual medical treatment for patients with heart failure who experience mitral regurgitation. More...13 Sep 2024


AI-Powered Precision Surgery Platform to Make Procedures Smarter and Safer
A new, innovative precision surgery platform utilizes technology and AI to gather, consolidate, and analyze diverse and detailed data, offering real-time and long-term clinical decision support to improve patient care, and operational efficiency. More...10 Sep 2024



Simplified Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Technique Benefits Heart Failure Patients
New research shows that cryoballoon ablation matches the effectiveness of radiofrequency ablation in reducing atrial fibrillation and atrial tachycardia recurrence at one year in patients experiencing heart failure with reduced ejection fraction. More...05 Sep 2024
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Hybrid Grafts to Combat Cardiovascular Disease
New Device Delivers Chemotherapy Directly to Tissue Left Behind After Surgery
Light-Activated Expanding Implant to Eliminate Open-Chest Surgeries for Shunt Replacement in Children
Intelligent Brain Pacemaker to Help Reduce Parkinson’s Disease Symptoms
AI-Assisted GI Endoscopy Enables Accurate Detection of Colorectal Cancer
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Tiny Folding Implants to Reduce Surgery for Treatment of Brain Conditions
Bedside Scanning Device to Enable Slide-Free Pathology for Complete Surgical Tumor Removal
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Active Spine Robotics and Navigation Platform Returns Control to Surgeon's Hands
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AI Enhances Early-Stage Detection of Esophageal Cancers During Routine Endoscopy
Dual-Chamber Wireless Pacemaker Delivers Lasting and Reliable Performance
New Method Accurately Estimates Cardiovascular State to Inform Blood Pressure Management During Surgery
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