Surgical Techniques



MRI Restriction-Spectrum Imaging Guides Biopsy for Optimized Brain Cancer Diagnosis
Neurosurgeons have, for the first time, combined real-time magnetic resonance imaging technology with innovative noninvasive cellular mapping techniques to develop a new biopsy tool that increases the accuracy of diagnosis for brain cancer patients. More...15 May 2014
CT in the Operating Room Allows More Accurate Removal of Small Lung Tumors
A new technique that employs computed tomography imaging in the operating room should allow surgeons to effectively delineate and remove small, sub-centimeter lung nodules, leaving as much healthy tissue as possible. More...15 May 2014

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Project to Move Engineered Tissue and Organs from Lab to the Bedside, Operating Room
Injectable Collagen Helps Repair Cartilage Defects
Google Glass Could Enhance Surgical Practice
Delay in Management of Open Fractures Poses Infection Risk
Automatic Leak Tester Facilitates Endoscope Reprocessing
Next Generation Surgical Drill Aids Bone Contouring
Surgical Checklists Less Effective Than Previously Assumed
New Guidance System Improves Minimally Invasive Surgery
New Procedure for Laparoscopic Bowel Resection
First-of-a-Kind Ultrasound System Designed for Image-Guided Peripheral Intravenous Access and Fits in Pocket
Pedicle Screw System Treats Degenerative Spinal Conditions
Mechanical Devices Help Extract Cardiac Leads
Cardinal Health to Acquire AccessClosure
Surgical Microscope Reveals Transparent Ocular Structures
Combining Liver and Pancreatic Resections Is Safe
New da Vinci Surgical System Optimized for Multiquadrant Surgeries.
Delivery System Facilitates Prosthetic Valve Placement
Responsive Gel Promotes Bone Growth on Implants
Two Spine Surgeons Safer Than One
Success of Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy Linked to Gut Metabolism
Spinal Cord Stimulation System Improves Pain Management
Bioabsorbable Device Pins ACL Graft to Bone
Neurological Status Monitor Supports Surgical Patient Safety
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