Videos
Medical Imaging Suites Pose MRSA Risk
December 3, 2009 5:44 am | CommentsA landmark study on the imaging suite reveals its possible role in spreading MRSA. This video from Patient Comfort Systems discusses the infection risks associated with medical imaging, and what should be done in hospitals to decrease this risk.
Intelligent Operating Room (iOR)
November 19, 2009 5:06 am | CommentsParvathy Hospital, one of the largest independent institutions for Neuro, Orthopaedic, Spinal and Trauma surgery in South India, announces the installation of BrainSUITE® iCT, for more effective surgical treatments and therefore the most superior clinical outcomes. Parvathy hospital, a pioneer in serving patients with much needed joint replacement, orthopaedic, trauma & spine surgery for over two decades, is now bringing its expertise in the revolutionary concept of an Intelligent Operating Room (iOR) solution.
Virtual Reality Surgery
November 19, 2009 5:04 am | CommentsSkills in laparoscopic surgery can be improved by using proficiency based virtual reality simulator training. The performance level of novices was increased to that of intermediately experienced laparoscopists and operation time was halved in this randomized controlled trial.
Retroperitoneal Robotic Kidney Surgery: Technique And Early Results
November 19, 2009 4:59 am | CommentsIn this video, Dr. Craig Rogers from the Vattikuti Urology Institute at Henry Ford Hospital presents his technique for Retroperitoneal Robotic Kidney Surgery as well as his early results. Learn more about robotic kidney surgery and Dr. Craig Rogers at http://www.
Integrating Force Feedback Into Minimally Invasive Robotic Surgery
November 19, 2009 4:58 am | CommentsIn this video, students at Drexel University describe an approach for integrating force feedback into existing minimally invasive robotic surgery systems, such as the da Vinci System. This work was performed as a senior design project at Drexel University during the 2008-2009 academic year.
Wrong Surgery Lands Hospital With Big Fine
November 12, 2009 5:12 am | CommentsA Rhode Island hospital has been fined $150,000 after allegedly performing its fifth wrong site surgery since 2007.
Pediatric Robotic Pyeloplasty
November 12, 2009 5:11 am | CommentsA surgeon at the Childrens Hospital Los Angeles uses robotic procedure to perform a Pediatric Robotic Pyeloplasty.
Use Of Bidirectional Barbed Suture In Gynecologic Laparoscopy
November 12, 2009 5:07 am | CommentsBackground: Laparoscopic suturing and knot tying can be a challenging and time-consuming task. We began using a bidirectional barbed suture for laparoscopic suturing in March of 2008, mainly for closure of the vaginal cuff during a total laparoscopic hysterectomy and for closure of the hysterotomy site during a laparoscopic myomectomy.
Medical Waste Disposal
November 5, 2009 6:19 am | CommentsOn site medical waste disposal and recycling system for all clinical waste and hospital waste materials compliant with the UN's World Health Organization (WHO).
Laparoscopic Perforated Cholecystectomy
November 5, 2009 6:10 am | CommentsWhat is new in cholecystectomy today - the bread and butter of general surgery? Can a cholecystectomy be performed always laparoscopically? Probably not. Can there be no iatrogenic injuries and no mortality? Certainly not. If this is the picture you would see when you put your first port in, in a 74 years old patient in near arrest due to sepsis and respiratory failure how many of you would continue laparoscopically and when and why would you go the good old days of open surgery? Would a large inflammatory mass in the right upper quadrant, barely allowing for insertion of a trocar and certainly not living much room for other ports put you off from laparoscopic surgery? What are the mortality, morbidity and recovery with open surgery in such settings? This case: a 74 years old man on anticoagulation for atrial fibrillation, presents with acute cholecystitis and sepsis; after a brief improvement with initial conservative management with rehydration, antibiotics and cardiology review for reversal of Warfarin, 48 hours later he deteriorates rapidly and is taken to surgery for cholecystectomy.
Surgeons Perform Pediatric Robotic Surgery
November 5, 2009 6:09 am | CommentsSaint Barnabas Healthcare System Robotic Surgery at Monmouth Medical Center, West Long Branch, NJ performed its first robotic surgery on a pediatric patient. Surgeons discuss the procedure, and what it means for the hospital in terms of patient care in the future.
Wireless Endoscopic Capsule Robot
November 5, 2009 6:08 am | CommentsResearchers are working to develop the Spider Pill, a wireless endoscopic capsule robot that has legs to move around be controlled in the body. The pill could potentially replace endoscopes, providing a less-invasive option for patients.
Cutting Edge HD Technology Showcased At ACS
October 29, 2009 12:08 pm | Sony Electronics | CommentsShow attendees learn of HD technologies in a simulated OR environment, the increasing portability of HD and experience the future of HD in 3D in a booth tour with Sony Among the multitudes of new surgical technology revealed at ACS this year in Chicago, high-definition (HD) technology for the OR was among the highlights.
Surgical Hospital Utilizes Wireless HD Transmission
October 29, 2009 6:43 am | CommentsAs the first facility in the DFW area to utilize wireless HD transmission, surgical professionals at Texas Institute for Surgery at Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas anticipate more operating rooms will follow the trend in wireless HD monitor systems.
