Singapore's primary teaching hospital and referral centre invests millions to bring in the latest generation of robotic technology.
Florida Surgeon Demonstrates Kidney Sparing Cancer Treatment in Live Surgical Webcast
By observing a laparoscopic radiofrequency ablation procedure live, and seeing first hand the benefits to patients, Sarasota Memorial Urologist Robert Carey, MD, hopes more surgeons will embrace less invasive cancer treatments.
Making the Best Choice in Prostate Cancer Treatment Robotic Prostate Surgical Outcomes Mean Trade-Offs For Patients
New study suggests that less invasive keyhole surgery for prostate cancer may mean a higher risk for lasting incontinence and impotency when compared with traditional surgery. Newer doesn't always mean better as Dr. Gregory Echt, Prostate Seed Institute in Dallas explains.
Bluepoint Surgical Group Co-Sponsoring Weight Loss Surgery & Healthy Living Expo in Washington, DC Area
A northern Virginia and Washington, DC weight loss surgery (http://www.bluepointgroup.com/) practice is co-sponsoring an event to educate individuals about the process of surgery to combat morbid obesity. The Weight Loss Surgery & Healthy Living Expo is geared toward current obesity surgery patients, those who have already had surgery, and those who are considering bariatric procedures to help them lose weight and live a healthier lifestyle.
International Robotic Surgery Forum Launches In Chicago
On Oct. 9-10, 2009, CRSA will hold its first international conference at the Swissôtel Chicago to officially launch the organization. An estimated 300 surgeons will be in attendance to share and learn new robotic techniques applied general surgery, including applications for gastrointestinal, colorectal, vascular, transplant, endocrine, oncology and bariatrics. Those surgeons interested in submitting abstracts as well as learning more information about the conference can log on to clinicalrobotics.com
St. John's Hospital Acquires Latest Technology in Robotic-Assisted Surgery
Only hospital in the Midwest with the dual console da Vinci, St. John's aims to become regional training center
Canonsburg Woman Undergoes Robot-Assisted Weight Loss Procedure at AGH
A Pittsburgh area woman has undergone a new, robot-assisted weight loss surgical procedure at Allegheny General Hospital.
Robotic Surgery for Gynecological Problems: Wider Range of Procedures and Better Outcomes
Abnormal bleeding and pelvic pain, the cardinal symptoms of both benign and cancerous gynecological problems, are common and burdensome causes of disruptions in a women's ability to function at work, at play and in her family life. Now a new technology provides a means to perform even highly complex surgeries through using minimally invasive technology. Compared to open abdominal surgery of any kind, which involves a six- to 12-inch incision, women who undergo minimally invasive procedures that use dime-size incisions typically experience less pain, less bleeding and scarring, fewer complications, with a shorter hospital stay and faster recovery.
