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Surgical Techniques

New Procedure Repairs Severed Nerves in Minutes

A new procedure to repair damage to nerve axons could result in patients with severed nerves recovering in days or weeks, rather than months or years. More...
15 Feb 2012

“Fracture Putty” Repairs Broken Bone in Days

A novel stem-cell based molecular therapy induces rapid bone formation and healing at fracture sites, according to new research. More...
14 Feb 2012

Updated Criteria for Restoring Blood Flow to the Heart

Restructured appropriate use criteria offer detailed guidance on when to use an invasive procedure to improve blood flow to the heart, and how to choose the best procedure for each patient. More...
13 Feb 2012

Surgical Complication Risk May Be Reduced by Limiting Protein Before Surgery

Limiting certain essential nutrients such as protein or amino acids for several days before surgery may reduce the risk of serious complications such as heart attack or stroke, according to a new study. More...
09 Feb 2012

Risk of Nerve Damage in Prostate Cancer Surgeries Reduced by Preop MRI

Preoperative MRI helps surgeons make more informed choices about nerve-sparing procedures in men with prostate cancer, according to a new study. More...
08 Feb 2012

Gastric Bypass Surpasses Gastric Banding for Weight Loss

A new study has found that Roux-en-Y gastric bypass for bariatric procedures offers more sustainable and rapid weight loss than gastric banding. More...
08 Feb 2012

Hernia Repair Using Anchored Mesh Can Carry Major Risks

Surgeons should use caution when anchoring mesh to the diaphragm, following 15 cases of cardiac tamponade caused by the procedure, including eight deaths. More...
07 Feb 2012
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