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Surgical Techniques

Bead Spheres Help Occlude Hypervascular Tumors

Innovative bioresorbable miniscule gelatin beads offer a new embolization treatment option when a permanent embolic agent is not desired.  More...
01 Jul 2014
Image: From soy Bean to wound dressing (Photo courtesy of Eqalix).

Plant-Based Tissue Scaffold Promotes Skin Healing

A new study suggests that an electrospun soy protein-based tissue scaffold could enhance reepithelialization during wound healing.  More...
01 Jul 2014
Image: The heart biopsy procedure is most often done by inserting the biopsy instrument (bioptome) through a small incision in the skin on the right side of the neck. Four or five separate pieces of tissue are needed for adequate sampling (Photo courtesy of Stanford Hospital).

Blood-Based DNA Test May Replace Heart Biopsy for Detecting Transplant Rejection

In a proof-of-principle study, a noninvasive DNA-based blood test was found to be more accurate than the standard heart biopsy procedure for detecting heart transplant rejection.  More...
01 Jul 2014

Removal of Colon Polyps May Not Require Resection

Laparoscopic-assisted colonoscopic polypectomy of benign polyps requires fewer resources and is just as effective as a partial colon resection.   More...
30 Jun 2014
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Transcatheter Aortic Valve Respects Cardiac Anatomy

A novel heart valve for transcatheter aortic valve implantation treats high-risk and inoperable patients suffering from severe symptomatic aortic stenosis.  More...
29 Jun 2014
Image: The fiagon Navigation System and pointing instruments (Photo courtesy of fiagon).

Navigation System for ENT Endoscopy and Microscopy

A novel ear, nose, & throat navigation system permits less invasive approaches during skull base keyhole surgery, resulting in less pain and more rapid recovery for the patient.  More...
25 Jun 2014

Surgical Hypothermia Affects Even Warmed Patients

Despite forced-air warming, hypothermia is common and often prolonged in patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery, according to a new study.  More...
24 Jun 2014
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