Search Tag: Surgery
Sir2019-ufe-safer-than-surgery-for-women
2019 26 Mar
#SIR19ATX: Research shows uterine fibroid embolisation is a durable treatment that results in fewer complications AUSTIN, TEXAS — Uterine fibroid embolisation ( UFE ) effectively treats uterine fibroids with fewer post-procedure complications compared to myomectomy , according to new research presented today at the Society...Read more
International-society-for-the-advancement-of-spine-surgery-conference-isass-2019
2019 03 Apr
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2nd-royal-hospital-international-conference
2019 11 Apr
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Robotics-death-one-off
2018 22 Nov
Robotic assisted surgery is fast becoming a preferred mode of surgery in many hospitals across the globe. Yet, is robotic assisted surgery all it’s cracked up to be? We examine the da Vinci Surgical System to find out. With the da Vinci Surgical System, a cutting edge robot manufactured by the American company Intuitive Surgical and featuring a magnified...Read more
Rsna18-mammography-screening-women-over-75-yes
2018 20 Nov
Women aged 75 and older should continue to perform mammography screening as a high occurrence of breast cancer was found among this older age group in a new study that will be presented next week at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). There has been controversy in recent years on what the cut-off age should be...Read more
5g-opens-the-future-of-telesurgery
2018 21 Aug
A pilot project will use 5G cellular technology to enable remote assistance for surgical procedures in real time. Technology that enables telepresence has facilitated complex surgical procedures to be carried out in regions that lack expert surgeons, such as in small hospitals, developing countries, and also for militaries in combat. At...Read more
Cars-2019-computer-assisted-radiology-and-surgery-33rd-international-congress-and-exhibition
2019 18 Jun
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International-society-for-the-advancement-of-spine-surgery-conference-isass18
2018 11 Apr
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Fast-track-surgery-a-multidisciplinary-collaboration
2017 15 Sep
Prof. Henrik Kehlet reflects on the progress of fast-track surgery and the need for multidisciplinary teamwork in optimising perioperative care. You are the “father” of fast-track surgery. What motivated you to develop this concept? It all started when I was a young surgeon and had to perform some major operations. The technical aspects...Read more
The-patient-voice-in-enhanced-recovery-after-surgery-an-edinburgh-perspective
2017 15 Sep
This article will explore the ERAS Programme and provide a unique insight into perspectives and realities of surgical recovery. It will highlight the current evidence versus patients’ perceptions and expectations. Background The Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) programme has been implemented in many surgical units around the world...Read more
2nd-excellence-in-cardiac-care-congress
2017 10 Nov
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7-variables-predict-icu-readmission-new-tool-1
2016 20 Oct
A simple and easy to use nomogram can predict the likelihood of readmission to surgical intensive care using just 7 common variables already collected for critical care patients, according to research presented at the 2016 Clinical Congress of the American College of Surgeons. Luke A. Martin, MD, a general surgery research resident and the study’s...Read more
Advantages-of-3d-printing-in-healthcare
2016 25 Aug
ONE INSTITUTE ’S COLLABORATIVE PROCESS IMPACTS MEDICINE The Jacobs Institute (JI), a non-profit medical innovation centre in Buffalo, New York, is using 3D printing to further its mission of creating the next generation of medical technology to treat vascular disease, such as heart attack and stroke. One of the ways it achieves this is...Read more
Nds-receives-fda-clearance-for-embedded-wireless-video-receiver-in-radiance-ultra-displays
2016 29 Jun
NDS has announced it has received FDA 510(k) clearance for an embedded wireless HD-video receiver to be integrated into an endoscopy display. The ZeroWire® G2 wireless technology solution from NDS, also available as an external unit, will now be design engineered into the new Radiance® Ultra series of premium endoscopy displays as an option within...Read more
Noninvasive-monitor-assesses-patients-response-to-painful-stimulation-during-surgery
2016 16 May
A novel measure for assessing the body's response to surgery may allow for better anesthesia management in the O.R., less pain when regaining consciousness from anesthesia and better postoperative outcomes. According to a study published in the Online First edition of Anesthesiology , the official medical journal of the American Society of Anesthesiologists...Read more
Better-outcomes-in-elderly-but-care-integration-needed
2016 21 Mar
Better Outcomes in Elderly but Care Integration Needed A recent study published in the International Journal of Surgery focuses on challenges the National Health System (NHS) in England face when treating elderly patients in emergency care. Ageing increases the propensity to chronic disease that leads to challenging decision making in...Read more
Kai-zacharowski-honoured-by-patient-safety-foundation-for-pbms
2016 16 Feb
Professor Kai Zacharowski , Director of the Department of Anesthesiology, Intensive Care and Pain Therapy at Frankfurt University Hospital has been honoured with the 2015 Humanitarian Award from the Patient Safety Movement Foundation , for his outstanding contribution to reducing the number of preventable patient deaths. Zacharowski and his team developed...Read more
Esc-congress-2016-programme
2016 12 Feb
The pre-arranged scientific programme for ESC Congress 2016 is now online. The world’s largest and most influential cardiovascular event will convene in Rome, Italy, for the first time. The five day congress will be held 27 to 31 August at the Fiera di Roma and is expected to attract more than 30,000 cardiovascular professionals and journalists...Read more
Hypnosis-for-surgery
2016 06 Jan
A study published in Neurosurgery reports that a new hypnosedation technique could offer a new alternative for patients undergoing awake surgery for gliomas. Dr. Ilyess Zemmoura of Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Tours, France, and colleagues report that hypnosis has been successful in patients undergoing awake craniotomy for brain cancer....Read more
Back-to-school-report-card-feedback-effective-for-training-surgeons
2015 22 Dec
One-on-one feedback and written report cards are effective tools for helping surgery residents do better in preventing dangerous blood clots among hospitalised patients, according to a new Johns Hopkins study published in Annals of Surgery . Researchers explain that the feedback strategy was designed to enhance the use of correct therapy in surgery...Read more
Cochrane-low-tidal-volumes-recommended-during-surgery
2015 22 Dec
The current trend is to decrease tidal volumes for positive ventilation during surgery. But is this harmful or beneficial to patients? A recently published Cochrane Review that evaluated the benefit of intraoperative use of low tidal volume ventilation (< 10 mL/kg of predicted body weight) to decrease postoperative complications concludes by recommending...Read more
Rsna15-conjoined-twins-role-of-ct-3d-printing
2015 03 Dec
In a first, researchers have used CT imaging and 3D printing in the surgical planning for separation of conjoined twins, according to a study presented on Wednesday, 2 December, at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). The 3D models proved to be an excellent source of information, as there were no major discrepancies...Read more
New-imaging-technique-reduces-risk-in-gallbladder-surgery
2015 05 Nov
Scientists at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (Israel) have developed a new imaging technique to reduce the risk of patients sustaining bile duct injury during gallbladder surgery. The new technique was developed through the BioDesign: Medical Innovation programme, a collaboration between the university and Hadassah Medical Center. Laparoscopic...Read more