Minimally Invasive Surgical Articles & Analysis
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Medical technology has seen remarkable advancements over the years, and radiopaque marker bands are among the innovations that have revolutionized the precision and safety of procedures involving medical devices. As a critical component in many medical instruments, these small yet highly effective devices ensure that surgeons and healthcare professionals perform accurately in high-stakes ...
This visibility is crucial in many minimally invasive surgical procedures, including angioplasty, where accurate positioning is essential. ...
In the field of medical device manufacturing, the materials used in creating life-saving equipment must meet the highest standards of safety, reliability, and performance. Among these materials, fluoropolymer tubing has emerged as a critical component, playing a crucial role in various medical devices. Whether it’s for intravenous (IV) systems, catheters, or diagnostic equipment, ...
In the ever-evolving field of surgery, the integration of data and technology has ushered in a new era of surgical training and education, where precision and proficiency are elevated. We recently had the privilege of speaking with Peter Nau, MD, MS, FACS, Clinical Professor of Surgery-Gastrointestinal, Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery, ...
Minimized Wear and Tear: Equitable distribution of forces, reducing component wear. ...
I recently had the pleasure of attending the IPEG annual meeting in Sorrento, Italy. The collegiality of the surgeons attending the conference was fantastic, and the views of Sorrento and the Island of Capri were stunning. With smaller accessible markets (due to smaller patient volumes and higher incidence of rare disease), specialty areas like pediatrics have been overlooked and under-addressed ...
Introduction The first laparoscopic cholecystectomy was reported in 1987, introducing an era of minimally invasive surgery for this common procedure. Advantages of the laparoscopic approach include reduced postoperative pain and recovery time and improved cosmesis.17 Since its introduction, the laparoscopic approach has been modified to reduce even further the number of incisions and trocars ...
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a highly prevalent disease. It affects about two thirds of adults in the U.S. at some point in their lives and accounts for greater than 4 million physician visits every yearl?. The so-called typical symptoms of GERD consist of heartburn, regurgitation and dysphagia. Cough, wheezing, hoarseness or chest pain may be present and are termed atypical ...
What is Lumbar Spinal Stenosis? Lumbar spinal stenosis, or LSS, is a common condition in which the lower spinal canal narrows and compresses the nerves in the lower back. Lumbar spinal stenosis is generally caused by aging and natural wear and tear on the spine. With lumbar spinal stenosis, thickened ligament, overgrowth of bone, and/or bulging discs in the lower back put pressure on the ...
Brackets made of other materials may be crushed or permanently bent by this impact. Surgical instruments and components made of Nitinol can meet many needs, especially in minimally invasive or arthroscopic surgery. ...
The competitive stakes in robotic surgery have never been higher as medical device companies try to disrupt the market that Intuitive Surgical pioneered more than two decades ago. Robotic surgery pioneer Intuitive Surgical celebrated a big milestone this week: The number of robotic-assisted procedures performed worldwide using the da Vinci ...
Menstruation has long since been linked to stigma surrounding the discussion of a period. Whether it is about one’s flow, one’s preference of menstrual products, or anything remotely related to one’s ‘time of the month,’ women often feel ashamed for speaking openly about periods. Women are taught to view their periods as a fact of life, and as a result, do not ...
In the near-term future, portable and easily deployable robots will allow surgeons all over the world to perform minimally invasive surgery in an increasing number of procedure types and become even more effective surgeons. To achieve our goal of having a future surgeon workforce that meets the demands of an aging population and delivers good patient outcomes, we ...
It is generally accepted that robotic surgical systems enable minimally invasive surgery and improve outcomes, including shorter recovery times, less scarring, and reduced healthcare costs. ...
One of the world’s leading figures in Artificial Intelligence, the renowned brain and cognitive scientist Newton Howard, PhD., will be at The Artificial Intelligence and Business Summit May 26 at the Intercontinental Dubai Festival City and will be available for interviews with Dubai and international media. The annual event for established professionals in the crypto and blockchain space ...
The following case was performed at the Pacific Dental Convention’s Live Surgical Stage held March 8th, 2018 in Vancouver, BC. The patient is a healthy 58 year old male with no known allergies or medical contra-indications to dental treatment. Patient presented with a Class III malocclusion for which he received both orthodontic and oral surgery consultations; however, he was not ...
The robot arms move above the patient’s stomach as if guided by an invisible hand. Monitors on each side of the operating table show an oversized, 3-D image of the stomach’s interior. Two meters (about six feet) away, Dr. Markus Mille sits fully absorbed at the control ...
Calibration and Navigation of other surgical tools such as drill and screwdriver with Reduced X-ray radiation exposure:- It assures less radiation by minimizing the number of C-arm shots taken and real-time guidance with the acquired 2D, 3D images. Increased Accuracy:- The automatic registration of the anatomical structures with reference to the spine marker ...
There are now nearly 230 million patients with osteoarthritis in the world and 4 million additional cartilage lesions per year. Osteoarthritis results anatomically in the destruction of cartilage in the joints (knee, hip, etc.), which causes severe pain and a significant reduction in mobility. ACS Biotech is an innovative biotechnology company created in 2013 by Pascale Hazot, Doctor of ...
Abstract Minimally Invasive Single Site (MISS) surgery is a better terminology to explain the novel concept of scarless surgery, which is increasingly making its way into clinical practice. ...