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Statins Can Positively Impact Surgical Recovery

Prescribing statins in the early perioperative period is associated with reduced postoperative complications and mortality, according to a new study. More...
10 Jan 2017
Image: The LimFlow CLI percutaneous system (Photo courtesy of LimFlow).

Percutaneous Catheters Revascularize Ischemic Lower Limbs

A fully percutaneous critical limb ischemia (CLI) system is designed to promote chronic wound healing and avoid major amputation. More...
10 Jan 2017
Image: A new temporary pigment marks dermal surgical sites (Photo courtesy Hsian-Rong Tseng/ CNSI).

Transient Fluorescent Tattoos Mark Surgical Sites

A new study describes a novel ink to mark surgery targets on the skin, which glows only under certain light conditions and disappears altogether after a period of time. More...
05 Jan 2017
Image: A pneumatic system uses compressed CO2 to expand breast tissue (Photo courtesy of AirXpanders).

Pneumatic Tissue Expander Facilitates Breast Reconstruction

An innovative wireless tissue expander system provides a needle-free alternative to saline breast expanders for women undergoing breast reconstruction. More...
04 Jan 2017

New Guidelines Recommend Surgical Ablation to Reduce Atrial Fibrillation

New clinical practice guidelines issued by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons conclude that surgical ablation as a treatment option for atrial fibrillation (AF) has experienced continued development over the last 30 years, with its frequency and success steadily increasing, and as such deserves a more prominent role in adult cardiac surgery. More...
04 Jan 2017
Image: Research suggests surgical residents face higher attrition rates (Photo courtesy of PISR).

General Surgery Residents Face High Attrition Rates

A new study reveals that about one in five general surgery residents leaves before finishing the program, with the most common reasons being the uncontrollable lifestyle and switching specialties. More...
03 Jan 2017
Image: New research shows en bloc ligation of the diseased kidney is safe (Photo courtesy of Alamy).

En Bloc Renal Hilar Staple Ligation Deemed Safe

Using staples to ligate the hilar vasculature is as safe as conventional renal pedicle dissection and isolated staple ligation of the renal artery and vein, claims a new study. More...
03 Jan 2017
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