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Surgical Techniques

Image: The new spring shown in Petri dish maximizes the work of natural muscles (Photo courtesy of MIT)

Future Muscle-Powered Surgical Robots Could Perform Minimally Invasive Procedures inside Body

A team of engineers has developed a spring-like device, termed a "flexure," which serves as a basic skeleton-like module suitable for almost any muscle-driven robot, such as a surgical robot that can perform minimally invasive procedures inside the body. More...
09 Apr 2024
Image: A trial has shown non-invasive cardiac-CT, with AI-powered blood flow scanning, is safe and feasible for heart bypass surgery (Photo courtesy of University of Galway)

Non-Invasive Technique Combines Cardiac CT with AI-Powered Blood Flow for Heart Bypass Surgery

A new approach to the guidance, planning, and conducting of heart bypass surgery on patients has shown that non-invasive cardiac CT combined with AI-powered blood flow scanning is safe and feasible. More...
08 Apr 2024
Image: The Quantra Hemostasis System has received US FDA special 510(k) clearance for use with its Quantra QStat Cartridge (Photo courtesy of HemoSonics)

Critical Bleeding Management System to Help Hospitals Further Standardize Viscoelastic Testing

A cartridge-based device with unique ultrasound technology that can measure the viscoelastic properties of whole blood during coagulation provides comprehensive blood analysis, helping clinicians manage patients back into hemostasis. More...
05 Apr 2024
Image: The TriClip device to repair leaky tricuspid heart valve has received FDA approval (Photo courtesy of Abbott)

First-Of-Its-Kind Device Repairs Leaky Tricuspid Heart Valve

An innovative, less invasive treatment solution is available for patients requiring tricuspid valve repair who may not be suitable for undergoing surgery. More...
04 Apr 2024
Image: The study compared microwave ablation and surgical resection for multifocal papillary thyroid cancer (Photo courtesy of RSNA)

Minimally Invasive Procedure Could Help Patients Avoid Thyroid Surgery

A new study has found that microwave ablation provides comparable progression-free survival rates and fewer complications than surgery for treating papillary thyroid carcinoma, the most common form of thyroid cancer. More...
04 Apr 2024
Image: Miniature robot with built-in SMOL tracker, the built-in magnet is only 1 mm in size (Photo courtesy of DKFZ)

New Signaling Method Enables Precise Localization of Miniature Robots and Surgical Instruments inside Body

Scientists have developed a signaling method based on an oscillating magnet that can enable real-time monitoring and control of nanorobots deep within the body. More...
03 Apr 2024
Image: The UltraNav Transseptal Catheter System houses a needle and ultrasound in one system (Photo courtesy of Dib UltraNav Medical)

Novel Catheter System Enables Safer, More Cost-Effective Transseptal Procedures

A unique dual-lumen catheter enhances the safety and precision of transseptal procedures by offering superior visualization, as well as facilitating safer transfer of ICE and other catheters/wires from the right to the left atrium. More...
02 Apr 2024
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The Surgical techniques channel of HospiMedica keeps the reader informed about the latest in cardiac procedures, transplantation, minimally invasive surgery, wound care, OB/GYN, orthopedics, urology, surgical instrumentation, ophthalmology, and additional related fields.
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