Multimedia
Laparoendoscopic Single Site (LESS) Nissen Fundoplication
November 4, 2010 6:08 am Videos CommentsTITLE: Laparoendoscopic Single Site (LESS) Nissen Fundoplication Background: Laparoendoscopic single site surgery encourages the application of laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication by reducing the number of incisions, thereby improving cosmesis and possibly reducing pain and length of recovery.
Hybrid Operating Room Tour
November 4, 2010 6:07 am Videos CommentsBaptist opens a new Cardiovascular Surgical Suite. It's an advanced Hybrid Operating Room for minimally invasive cardiac and vascular surgery procedures. Vascular Surgeon Charles O'Mara with Baptist Cardiovascular Surgery explains in this video that among many benefits for patients and physicians, the new Hybrid OR can offer state-of-the-art minimally invasive treatment.
Surgeon Burnout
November 4, 2010 6:06 am Videos CommentsLong work hours and nights on call can lead to depression and burnout among surgeons, according to research published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons. Signs that you may be headed for burnout include: Every day feels like a bad day and you're always exhausted You feel that caring about your work or home life is just a waste of energy You feel like nothing you do is appreciated or makes a difference Researchers from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine had nearly 8,000 surgeons from across the US complete surveys about their work and quality of life.
Laparoscopic Hiatal Hernia Repair With Gastric Band Revision
October 28, 2010 6:32 am Videos CommentsHip Replacement Surgery
October 28, 2010 6:32 am Videos CommentsHip Replacement Surgery (Hip Arthroplasty) for Hip Arthritis has developed over the last 300 years from rudimentary surgery, to modern total hip replacement.
Nurse Turns Off Ventilator, Man Brain Damaged
October 28, 2010 6:31 am Videos CommentsA quadriplegic English man has been left brain damaged after a nurse accidentally switched off his ventilator - an act caught on a camera the patient had reportedly installed because he was concerned about the quality of his care.
Break Dancing With da Vinci
October 28, 2010 6:30 am Videos CommentsThe da Vinci robot is teaching surgeons at Methodist Hospital in Henderson, KY. The hospital made a music video to promote their da Vinci robot suite, being used to perform hysterectomies and prostate or kidney removals.
Planning Surgeries, Virtually
October 27, 2010 5:50 am | by Dr. David Chen, Chief Technology Officer, SensAble Technologies Videos CommentsMedCAD used FreeForm to create 3D models based on the patient’s CT scan. This model shows how surgical incisions would create two bony sections, one on either side of the face, to be realigned. Surgery is like playing the violin – it requires intensive finger-learning to achieve technique and mastery, yet a virtuoso performance worthy of a “Bravo!” requires something more.
Student-Designed Retractor Retains Organs During Open Abdominal Surgery
October 25, 2010 6:09 am Videos CommentsA year ago, Medgadget originally reported news about a device designed by students and clinicians at Johns Hopkins University to help surgeons move bowels out of the way. A year later, the device has been FDA-cleared and is being marketed by Seguro Surgical. According to the product page : Lap Pak is a simple yet effective medical device that is employed during abdominal surgery to safely retain the bowels away from the surgical field.
A Little Creativity Goes A Long Way
October 22, 2010 7:05 am | by Amanda Hankel, editor Videos CommentsOctober 22, 2010 You’ve probably heard about it already this October – Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It’s the Pink Glove Dance video that was posted on YouTube last year by Medline Industries and Providence St. Vincent Medical Center in Portland, OR.
Pink Glove Dance: The Sequel
October 21, 2010 6:42 am Videos CommentsVisit Pink Glove Dance: http://www.pinkglovedance.com Medline is proud to present the sequel to the highly popular Pink Glove Dance video, which brought hope and joy to those affected by breast cancer. This new video features more than 4,000 healthcare workers and breast cancer survivors from all over the United States and into Canada.
The Future Of Robotics: Telesurgery
October 21, 2010 6:42 am Videos CommentsMedical Director of the Global Robotics Institute at Florida Hospital, Dr. Vipul Patel shares his vision of the next steps of robotic surgery. He believes telesurgery is a future application of the daVinci robot. Dr. Patel performed his 4,000th robotic removal of the prostate, a milestone no single surgeon has achieved.
Botox Helps With Post-Mastectomy Reconstruction
October 21, 2010 6:41 am Videos CommentsA surgeon at Southwest Washington Medical Center is using a cosmetic treatment to help reduce pain for women undergoing reconstructive surgery.
Surgeon Pioneers MIS Shoulder Procedure
October 21, 2010 6:41 am Videos CommentsProfessional women's motocross racer Sydney Babcock dislocated her shoulder several times. She sought treatment at the UW Sports Medicine Clinic with orthopedic surgeon Dr. Christopher Wahl. He pioneered the DAISY graft procedure. This minimally invasive surgery restores a patient's normal shoulder anatomy, and with quicker recovery.
