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Single-Port Laparoscopic Surgery In Urology: Initial Experience
January 28, 2010 5:59 am Videos CommentsInserting A Port For Single-Incision Laparoscopy
January 28, 2010 5:58 am Videos CommentsDr. Kevin J. Stepp demonstrates how to easily insert the Gelpoint, a single incision laparoscopy port from Applied Medical through a 2 cm belly button incision.
New 3D Interface Could Be A Surgical Tool
January 27, 2010 6:05 am Videos CommentsLast month Apple received a patent for a new 3D interface for manipulating objects on computer screens, Medgadget recently reported. As Houston Neal at the Medical Software Advice blog suggests, the new technology could be particularly useful for doctors working with clinical images. Basically, the 3D technology uses a computer camera to look at the movement of hands or head of the user to transform objects on the screen.
Balloon Retention Facilitates Transgastric Laparoscopic Cysto-gastrostomy In Treatment Of Pancreatic Pseudocyst
January 21, 2010 5:24 am Videos CommentsObjective: This presentation demonstrates intragastric balloon retention facilitating a transgastric laparoscopic cysto-gastrostomy for pancreatic pseudocyst. Methods: Via endoscopic and laparoscopic methods, 3 balloon-tipped operating trocars were inserted into the stomach.
New Surgical Robot Design With Force Feedback Control System
January 14, 2010 6:02 am Videos CommentsdaVinci Thyroidectomy
January 14, 2010 6:01 am Videos CommentsThe endoscopic portion of a left thyroid lobectomy is performed by Dr. Ron Kuppersmith using the daVinci Surgical System via the transaxillary approach. No neck incisions are used in this procedure, which was performed at the Texas Institute for Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery.
Hospital "Goes Green" By Reducing Waste, Water Consumption
January 14, 2010 6:01 am Videos CommentsUsing water- and energy- efficient washers and sterilizers, this hospital is working to reduce water and energy consumption, as well as reduce the hospital's overall waste.
Surgeons Outline Marathon Procedure
January 14, 2010 5:59 am Videos CommentsThe medical team that separated the conjoined Bangladeshi twins Krishna and Trishna describe the 31-hour surgical procedure.
Glove Safety
January 7, 2010 5:40 am Videos CommentsUnlike some forms of personal protective equipment (PPE), such as gowns or masks which are worn only during particular situations, gloves are worn constantly on a daily basis. This video clip from HCPros "Personal Protective Equipment Training Video," shows how to safely put on and remove medical gloves.
da Vinci Myomectomy
January 7, 2010 5:39 am Videos CommentsThis is a surgical procedure of laparoscopic myomectomy being performed with the use of da Vinci Surgical System. This patient had minimal blood loss and was able to go home from the hospital within 23 hours. Return to normal activity within two weeks.
The Difference Between Respirators And Surgical Masks
January 7, 2010 5:38 am Videos CommentsA surgical mask is not a respirator and that's an important distinction for you and your employer to understand. So let’s review the significant differences between the two. You have a right to a safe and healthful workplace.
