Videos
Single-Port Laparoscopic Removal Of Ovarian Tumor
April 29, 2010 7:03 am | CommentsThis surgical video demonstrates renowned robotic and laparoscopic surgeon Dr. M. Patrick Lowe (Gynecologic Oncologist) from Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, IL removing a rare 12 cm ovarian tumor (struma ovarii presenting as pseduo-meigs syndrome) via single-port laparoscopy avoiding traditional open surgery.
Anterior Hip Replacement Surgery, Part 2
April 22, 2010 8:03 am | CommentsThis is the second part of a hip replacement surgery video showing graphic surgical processes and techniques. The intended audience for this video are surgeons interesting in improving their processes for "Anterior Approach" hip replacements, surgeons interested in adopting this approach and adults interested in learning more about this less invasive procedure which typically delivers a far faster recovery time than traditional posterior approach surgeries.
Anterior Hip Replacement Surgery
April 22, 2010 8:02 am | CommentsThis is the first part of a hip replacement surgery video showing graphic surgical processes and techniques. The intended audience for this video are surgeons interesting in improving their processes for "Anterior Approach" hip replacements, surgeons interested in adopting this approach and adults interested in learning more about this less invasive procedure which typically delivers a far faster recovery time than traditional posterior approach surgeries.
Pediatric Surgeon Praises Robot Helpers
April 13, 2010 9:26 am | CommentsAt Children's Hospital Boston, surgeons say that the da Vinci robot helps them complete procedures with lower costs and faster recovery times.
Complications During Laparoscopic Surgery
April 13, 2010 9:26 am | CommentsThis video shows a complication that occurred during a laparoscopic right hemicolectomy for tumor removal and how the surgeon performing the procedure handled it.
Healthcare Heroes: Orthopedic Surgery
April 13, 2010 9:26 am | CommentsPhilip Sancken has enjoyed riding motocross competitions for years, but when an accident left him unable to walk, he went to Dr. Peter Simonian of Simonian Sports Medicine Center in Fresno for help. Philip knew his leg injury was far from ordinary and that he’d need an orthopedic specialist to put his badly fractured leg back together.
UIC Robotic Surgery Division Wins Innovation Award
April 13, 2010 9:25 am | CommentsThe Division of General, Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery Program at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) is at the forefront of surgical technology and applica- tion. While many medical centers and institutions now utilize robotic surgery in some capacity, UIC is creating a new playing field for surgeons from across the globe—not just in the number of surgeries performed, but also the types of procedures performed as well.
Total Knee Arthroplasty Using Electrosurgical Cutting/Coagulation Tool
April 13, 2010 9:24 am | Peak Surgical, Inc. | CommentsPEAK Surgical has developed a family of disposable surgical cutting and coagulation tools to ensure that orthopedic surgeons have the technology they need for a variety of procedures: The PlasmaBlade 4.0, which is designed to be used to cut through all types of soft tissue, including skin, fat and muscle.
ER On Wheels In Afghanistan
April 13, 2010 9:23 am | CommentsCNN's Chris Lawrence reports on a mobile surgical unit that is saving lives in Afghanistan.
RF Tissue And Vessel Instrument Used In Laparoscopic Gastric Sleeve
April 13, 2010 9:23 am | Aragon Surgical, Inc | CommentsNirmal Jayaseelan, MD of Forest Park Medical Center in Dallas, TX uses Aragon Surgical's Lektrafuse™ CAIMAN™ in a laparoscopic gastric sleeve procedure. The Lektrafuse CAIMAN combines unique mechanics and sophisticated energy delivery to assure a precise, durable seal with every pass.
Haiti Medical Relief: Broken Leg Surgery
April 8, 2010 6:56 am | CommentsThis man was brought to the clinic after his motorcycle crashed leaving him with a broken leg. Orthopedic surgeons from the Austin, TX area treated him.
Laparoscopic Nephrectomy
April 8, 2010 6:56 am | CommentsA video from the International Journal of Urology presents images of a laparoscopic nephrectomy in patients with renal vein and/or inferior vena cava anomalies April 8, 2010 This video from the International Journal of Urology presents images of the management of the renal pedicle in laparoscopic nephrectomy in cases where there were anomalies of the renal vein and inferior vena cava.
