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Image: A new study claims delays in emergency surgery result in more deaths (Photo courtesy of Ottawa Hospital).

Emergency Surgery Delays Linked to Higher Death Risk

Delayed operating room access for emergency surgery increases mortality, lengthens hospital stay, and results in higher costs, claims a new study. More...
25 Jul 2017
Image: A rapidly dissolving barrier could protect tissues during laparoscopic closure (Photo courtesy of Cornell University).

Elastomeric Biomaterial Guards against Incisional Hernia

A new study describes how a biodegradable polycarbonate elastomer (CC-DHA) can be used as a protective visceral barrier during abdominal laparotomy closure. More...
24 Jul 2017

New Technique Monitors Nerves During Surgery

A novel intraoperative technique takes advantage of the laryngeal adductor reflex (LAR) to monitor the laryngeal and vagus nerves in patients under general anesthesia. More...
19 Jul 2017

Laparoscopic Approach Cuts Pancreatitis Complication Rates

Minimally invasive transplant surgery reduces operative times, length of stay, and promises quicker opioid independence for patients suffering from chronic pancreatitis (CP). More...
18 Jul 2017
Image: An antigravity treadmill can help knee surgery patients run again (Photo courtesy of Karen Hambly / University of Kent).

Anti-Gravity Treadmill Facilitates Knee Surgery Recuperation

A new study describes how a graduated return to running using an anti-gravity treadmill can enhance self-efficacy and subjective knee function. More...
17 Jul 2017
Image: According to a new study, MIS shows better outcomes in most surgical procedures (Photo courtesy of Alamy).

MIS Outcomes Beat Open Surgery Stats

Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) leads to more favorable 30-day postoperative outcomes when compared to traditional open surgery, according to a new study. More...
12 Jul 2017
Image: Kan Wang, a postdoctoral researcher at Georgia Tech, and Zhen Qian, chief of cardiovascular imaging research at Piedmont Heart Institute, inspect a printed heart valve (Photo courtesy of Rob Felt, Georgia Tech).

3D Models Improve Outcomes for Heart Surgery Patients

Researchers have shown that cardiologists could benefit from using patient-specific heart valve models while preparing for heart valve replacement surgery. More...
11 Jul 2017
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