Videos
SILS Cholecystectomy
May 6, 2010 6:29 am | CommentsThis is a short clip of advanced Single Incision Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy with Valley Surgical Clinics. One incision is made into the "belly button" leaving the patient with no visable scars.
Elbow Arthroscopy In The Supine Position
April 29, 2010 7:05 am | CommentsDr. Alan Reznik performs an arthroscopic elbow surgery for a locking elbow. He explains how he positions the patient in the supine position. April 29, 2010 This is an arthroscopic elbow surgery for a locking elbow. The Patient is a 60 year old athlete with recurring painful locking of the elbow with running and sporting activities.
SILS Sigmoidectomy For Colon Cancer
April 29, 2010 7:05 am | CommentsFriedrich Herbst, MD, FRCS and Bernhard Dauser, MD of the Department of Surgeryat St. John of God Hospital in Vienna perform a SILS Sigmoidectomy for colon cancer with a ColonRing. A 35-year-old female patient had undergone colonoscopic removal of a 2cm polyp at 20cm from the anal verge.
"Hitting A Home Run" With Robotics
April 29, 2010 7:04 am | CommentsDr. Samadi discusses robotic surgery in today's world. He compares his surgical team to a baseball team, where each member has talent and a specific role. They job is to perform at their best in order to hit a home run each time. With robotic surgery, there is less blood loss, more urinary control and sexual function.
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.
