News Feature Channel: Surgery

Gastrointestinal Surgeon Fabrizio Michelassi, MD, FACS, Elected Chair of ACS Board of Regents

American College of Surgeons (ACS) — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 15:50:25 EST

Fabrizio Michelassi, MD, FACS, a recognized leader in the gastrointestinal surgical field, is the new Chair of the American College of Surgeons Board of Regents

Deux ReGions De l'ILAE Collaborent a Une SeRie De Webinaires Ayant Un Impact Professionnel

International League Against Epilepsy — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 14:05:43 EST

Certains aspects de la pandemie de COVID-19 ont ete de courte duree, comme les confinements et la distanciation sociale. Les webinaires ILAE, en revanche, ont non seulement persiste depuis 2020, mais sont aussi devenus plus frequents.

Reflections on the Life and Career of Dr. Juhn Wada (1924-2023)

International League Against Epilepsy — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 13:55:33 EST

Juhn Atsushi Wada was a Japanese-Canadian neurologist known for research on epilepsy and brain asymmetry, including the development of the Wada test to assess hemispheric dominance of language function. He became a pioneer in the utilization of the kindling model of epilepsy, which permitted controlled studies of the development of epilepsy in the laboratory.

Sensor Protects Against Life-Threatening Complications of Abdominal Surgery

Empa, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 02:45:44 EST

The Empa Innovation Award recognizes outstanding projects that bridge the gap between the laboratory and industry. This year, a team of researchers from Empa and ETH Zurich is being honored for an innovative sensor system: SensAL warns quickly and precisely of life-threatening complications after abdominal surgery.

Long Beach Lakewood Orthopedic Institute Joins Commons Clinic, Strengthening Comprehensive Orthopedic Care Services in Long Beach

Commons Clinic — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 09:20:45 EST

Commons Clinic is proud to announce that Long Beach Lakewood Orthopedic Institute, a well-established provider of orthopedic care, has officially joined its network. The integration adds five highly respected orthopedic surgeons to the Commons Clinic roster and strengthens healthcare resources for patients in the Long Beach and Lakewood communities.

November 2024 Issue of Neurosurgical Focus: "Contemporary Applications of Laser Interstitial Therapy"

Journal of Neurosurgery — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 00:05:00 EST

Announcement of contents of the November 2024 issue of Neurosurgical Focus

The University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center Receives Three-Year Reaccreditation from the Commission on Cancer

University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 13:30:24 EST

The University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center has successfully received reaccreditation from the Commission on Cancer (CoC), a quality program of the American College of Surgeons. The ACS CoC is a consortium of professional organizations dedicated to improving survival and quality of life for patients with cancer by setting and raising standards.

Study Shows Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Surgery for Children with Cleft Lip

Wolters Kluwer Health: Lippincott — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 11:00:52 EST

Children of non-White racial/ethnic backgrounds experience significant disparities in access to and outcomes of surgery to repair cleft lip, reports a study in the November issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery(r), the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.

Sustained Remission of Diabetes and Other Obesity-Related Conditions Found a Decade After Weight Loss Surgery in Adolescence

Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 17:00:00 EST

Ten years after undergoing bariatric surgery as teens, over half of study participants demonstrated not only sustained weight loss, but also resolution of obesity-related conditions, such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol, according to the report published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Research Shows New Method Helps Doctors Safely Remove Dangerous Heart Infections Without Surgery

Mayo Clinic — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 14:45:46 EST

Doctors at Mayo Clinic used a new catheter-based approach to draw out resistant pockets of infection that settle in the heart, known as right-sided infective endocarditis, without surgery. Unless treated quickly, the walled-off infections can grow, severely damaging heart valves and potentially affecting other organs as well. In a recent study, over 90% of the participants had their infection cleared, and they had lower in-hospital mortality compared to those whose infections remained.

Advances in Minimally Invasive Kidney Stone Surgery

Mayo Clinic — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 10:50:50 EST

Most small kidney stones can pass on their own. However, kidney stones that are too large to pass on their own or cause bleeding, kidney damage or ongoing urinary tract infections may require surgical treatment. Dr. Aaron Potretzke, a Mayo Clinic urologist in Rochester, Minnesota, explains some of the different surgical options for removing kidney stones.

Avancos na cirurgia minimamente invasiva de calculo renal

Mayo Clinic — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 10:50:37 EST

A maioria dos calculos renais podem ser expelidos por conta propria. "No entanto, os calculos renais que sao grandes demais para serem expelidos sozinhos ou que causam sangramento, danos nos rins ou infeccoes urinarias recorrentes podem exigir tratamento cirurgico." O Dr. Aaron Potretzke, urologista da Mayo Clinic em Rochester, Minnesota, explica algumas das opcoes cirurgicas para remover os calculos renais.

John Theurer Cancer Center First in the Country to Evaluate New AI Technology Assessing Aggressiveness of Prostate Cancer Post Surgery

Hackensack Meridian Health — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 10:35:30 EST

Nitin Yerram, MD, co-director of urologic oncology at JTCC, received a grant from Artera to assess the MMAI platform for estimating prostate cancer aggressiveness in men who have had a prostate biopsy and underwent surgery.

ACS NSQIP Recognizes 77 Hospitals for Achieving Meritorious Outcomes for Surgical Patient Care

American College of Surgeons (ACS) — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 10:00:10 EST

The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program has recognized 77 of an eligible 609 hospitals participating in the ACS NSQIP adult program for achieving meritorious outcomes for surgical patient care in 2023.

Neurosurgery Supports the Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 07:00:33 EST

The AANS and the CNS urge Congress to reverse Medicare payment cuts and adopt long-term reforms.

Most Patients Can Continue Diabetes, Weight Loss GLP-1 Drugs Before Surgery, Those at Highest Risk for GI Problems Should Follow Liquid Diet Before Procedure

American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 18:25:35 EST

Most patients should continue taking their glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists before elective surgery, suggests new clinical guidance released by the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), American Gastroenterological Association, American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, International Society of Perioperative Care of Patients with Obesity, and the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons. Patients at the highest risk for significant gastrointestinal (GI) side effects should follow a liquid diet for 24 hours before the procedure or other measures, depending on the specific circumstances.

Living Flat: Study Sheds Light on Challenges for Women of Color After Breast Cancer Surgery

Yale Cancer Center/Smilow Cancer Hospital — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 13:50:55 EST

A new study led by Yale Cancer Center researchers at Yale School of Medicine titled, "Living Flat: Stories from Women of Color After Mastectomy," explains how cultural factors, spirituality, and personal beliefs play an important role in the lives of women of color after mastectomies.

NJ Man Will Dance At His Wedding, Thanks To Robotic Double Knee Replacement AT HUMC

Hackensack Meridian Health — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 11:45:55 EST

Hackensack University Medical Center now offering robotically assisted knee replacement surgery with the TMINI Miniature Robotic System.

3D-Printed Femurs May Enhance Biomechanical Studies

UT Southwestern Medical Center — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 11:35:15 EST

Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have developed a breakthrough three-dimensional (3D) printing technique for generating realistic models of the human femur that could make it easier and less expensive to conduct biomechanical research.

American College of Surgeons Releases Revised Best Practices Guidelines in Management of Traumatic Brain Injury

American College of Surgeons (ACS) — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 10:40:59 EST

The American College of Surgeons has announced the release of its revised Best Practices Guidelines in the Management of Traumatic Brain Injury, offering healthcare providers comprehensive strategies to improve the care and outcomes of patients with traumatic brain injury.