Minimally Invasive Radical Prostatectomy Shows Advantages, But Also Certain Complications Oct 15, 2009
3, 2009) New research by urologists shows that the periurethral suspension technique results in significantly greater continence rates at three months after robot-assisted laparoscopic radical. (May 17, 2008) Transplantation of muscle-derived stem cells may provide a safe and effective treatment for patients suffering from urinary incontinence following a surgical procedure. (Science Daily)
FDA OKs Bovie sale of surgery device Oct 14, 2009
The laparoscopic SEER approved by the FDA will address the kidney resection market. Laparoscopic SEER allows surgeons to dissect and achieve coagulation with a single device, resulting in less instrument utilization and fewer instrument changes in a minimally invasive approach, according to the release. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Robotic prostate surgery may raise incontinence, impotence risk Oct 14, 2009
Laparoscopic, or keyhole, surgery is increasingly chosen by men having a cancerous prostate removed ... In laparoscopic surgery, small incisions are made and the doctor uses a tiny camera and instruments for the operation ... Tewari, who receives research funding from and had no role in the study, faulted the research for lumping all minimally invasive surgeries together, both robotic and those using older laparoscopic techniques. (USA Today -- News)
Robotic prostate surgery comes with trade-off Oct 14, 2009
Laparoscopic, or keyhole, surgery is increasingly chosen by men having a cancerous prostate removed ... In laparoscopic surgery, small incisions are made and the doctor uses a tiny camera and instruments for the operation ... Tewari, who receives research funding from Intuitive Surgical and had no role in the study, faulted the research for lumping all minimally invasive surgeries together, both robotic and those using older laparoscopic techniques. (MSNBC -- Health)
Hospital welcomes robot to surgery Oct 13, 2009
With the laparoscopic technique, tools inserted through incisions were manually controlled by doctors and offered a limited range of motion. The da Vinci gives surgeons the control they would have with a open surgery, but through minimally invasive entry techniques. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
ELIZABETH TAYLOR: Pray For My Health Oct 8, 2009
The laparoscopic operation that Taylor, 77, will undergo is, indeed, experimental. "It's called MitraClip," says Dr. Edward Verrier, professor of cardiovascular surgery at the University of Washington in Seattle. (ABC News)
Surgeon is 1st in area to do new procedure Oct 6, 2009
Dr. Todd Sandstrom, of Com-prehensive Surgical Specialists in Watertown, has recently performed a laparoscopic surgery using a new procedure ... The surgical devices allow me to do a laparoscopic surgery through one incision rather than multiple incisions, barely leaving a scar ... By comparison, traditional laparoscopic cholecystectomies involve 4 1/2 inch or smaller incisions that may leave scars. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Delaying Weight-Loss Surgery May Leave Teens at Risk Oct 3, 2009
Their study included 61 teens who had laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. One year after surgery, overall body mass index -- a measurement of weight in relation to height -- among the teens had decreased by 37 percent. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Revolutionary procedure treats kidney cancer Oct 1, 2009
In fact, incidence of kidney cancer has been increasing in the last five to 10 years because of better imaging studies, CT scans, MRI, and ultrasounds that are able to pick up these masses on the kidney's at an earlier point," said Dr. Benjamin Lee, a surgeon and professor of urology at Tulane School of Medicine. Joseph is one of the lucky 50 percent of kidney cancer patients who had a scan for another reason when the cancer was detected. So Lee gave Joseph the option to get rid of the cancer... (WWLTV.com, LA)
TRICARE offers options for beneficiaries struggling with weight Oct 1, 2009
For those who medically qualify, TRICARE covers gastric bypass, gastric stapling and gastroplasty procedures including vertical banded gastroplasty and laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding, commonly known as Lap-Band surgery. These procedures are covered for non-active duty beneficiaries who suffer from morbid obesity and meet specific medical criteria. (The Dolphin, CT)
Getting tough Sep 30, 2009
The inability to lose weight and the realisation that obesity had ruined my life caused me to have an adjustable laparoscopic band surgical procedure early in 2007. Adjustable laparoscopic gastric band surgery is not the solution for all those that are obese ... Adjustable laparoscopic gastric band surgery is not the solution for all those that are obese, like all medical interventions, it has risks that must be carefully considered. (BBC News -- UK)
Medical gear makers howl at push for tax Sep 25, 2009
If it comes out of research and development, that s not a good thing, said Eric Kraus, senior vice president of Covidien, an Irish maker of laparoscopic equipment that has its US headquarters in Mansfield. It could result in the loss of a significant number of jobs. (Boston Globe)
ASK DR. H: No scar procedure shows promise Sep 24, 2009
A: The surgery youre describing is not yet ready for prime time, although it definitely shows promise as an alternative to a number of laparoscopic and traditional abdominal surgeries. Its called NOTES, an acronym for Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Happy outcome Sep 19, 2009
"While conventional keyhole instruments can be used with adults and most children, for very young infants under the age of one, they are simply too big. Please turn on JavaScript. Media requires JavaScript to play. Advertisement Paediatric consultant surgeon Niall Jones compares the tiny baby keyhole instruments to larger adult ones "The use of small, laparoscopic equipment has a number of advantages over open surgery. For example, we can avoid invasive access into the abdomen, which can be... (BBC News -- UK)
A Recovery Diet for GERD Surgery Sep 19, 2009
What to Eat after a Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication Procedure. After Nissen fundoplication surgery, following a light, yet nourishing diet is necessary for proper recovery. (Suite101.com)
Research teams successfully operate multiple biomedical robots from numerous locations Sep 18, 2009
In addition, the demonstration evaluated the feasibility of robotic manipulation from multiple sites, and was conducted to measure time and performance for evaluating laparoscopic surgical skills. New Interoperable Telesurgical Protocol The new protocol was cooperatively developed by the University of Washington and SRI International, to standardize the way remotely operated robots are managed over the Internet. (EurekAlert!)
Survey Shows At-Risk Men Lacking In Prostate Cancer Knowledge Sep 11, 2009
Borin JF, Skarecky DW, Narula N, Ahlering TE. Impact of urethral stump length on continence and positive surgical margins in robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy. 1: Urology. (PR Newswire)
Robots revolution Sep 10, 2009
Traditionally the laparoscopic (keyhole) camera was been moved by an assistant, but the 'FreeHand' allows the surgeon to control the camera themselves using head movements and a foot pedal. The Da Vinci robot offers surgeons great precision. (BBC News -- Technology)
Beware of heartburn or Acid Reflux! Sep 8, 2009
However, the good news is that due to advances in technology and surgical techniques, Acid Reflux can be treated laparoscopically in cases where the problem cant be treated non-surgically in order to prevent further damage and other serious ailments like carcinoma of esophagus ... For laparoscopic cancer surgery, contrary to conventional surgery, a small cut is made in the neck ... The laparoscopic technique ensures that there is no/minimal blood loss and the surgery can be done in three to... (India Times, India)
The lab blunder that stole a woman's fertility Sep 5, 2009
The saga began on December 8 last year, when the woman had a laparoscopic procedure to investigate a cyst. A sample was taken from her uterus and sent to the hospital's pathology laboratory. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Child's Play May Revolutionize Video Gaming, Police Work Sep 3, 2009
2, 2009) What do hide-and-seek, police searches and video games such as Half-Life 2 have in common. More than you would think, say two University of Alberta researchers. (Science Daily)
Two Treatments Equally Effective For Chronic Pelvic Pain Sep 3, 2009
Nerve disruption no better than laparoscopic surgery, study finds ... TUESDAY, Sept. 1 (HealthDay News) -- A surgical procedure that treats chronic pelvic pain by disrupting nerve connections failed to improve upon regular laparoscopic surgery for easing the condition, British researchers say. (MEDLINEplus)
Sarah Clynes Uses Personal Experience To Advocate Organ Donation Aug 29, 2009
In terms of surgery and recovery, laparoscopic surgery is used for kidney donation. My mother was only in the hospital for two days and back to work within two weeks; a live kidney lasts nearly twice as long and works immediately compared to cadaver donation. (Uicflames.com)
Robot's Gentle Touch Aids Delicate Cancer Surgery Aug 25, 2009
29, 2006) UT Southwestern Medical Center surgeons are the first in North Texas to perform robotically assisted laparoscopic gastric-bypass and colon-resections. (May 2, 2008) Latest robotics surgery trend has made its debut in the ear, nose and throat specialty, where cancer and otolaryngology surgeons say the like the improved accuracy. (Science Daily)
New Robot-assisted Surgical Method Found Successful For Treatment Of Thyroid Cancer Aug 24, 2009
29, 2006) UT Southwestern Medical Center surgeons are the first in North Texas to perform robotically assisted laparoscopic gastric-bypass and colon-resections. (Apr. (Science Daily)
JRMC TO HOLD TOUR MONDAY Aug 22, 2009
It will start in the surgery waiting room near the main entrance of the hospital at 1600 W. 40th Ave. and will include a sneak peek of the newly refurbished laparoscopic suites. Physicians and staff will be available to answer questions and show the surgery center. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Quick And Accurate Way Of Diagnosing Endometriosis Aug 20, 2009
The mean average of nerve fibre density in the women with a laparoscopic diagnosis of endometriosis was 2. 7 per mm2. (Science Daily)
Live From the O.R. Aug 19, 2009
Laparoscopic surgery allows for superior visualization of anatomic structures ... Lee's laparoscopic hysterectomy was typical: a challenging operation by a surgeon recognized for his expertise. (Slate)
Links Between Video-game Playing And Health Risks In Adults Found Aug 19, 2009
20, 2007) In a study involving 12 surgeons and 21 surgical residents, video game skill was correlated with laparoscopic surgery skill as assessed during a simulated surgery skills course, according to a report. (Jan. (Science Daily)
How I'm Spending My Summer: A GoRedFoxes.com Summer Series -- Updated Aug. 14 Aug 15, 2009
I have seen several laparoscopic surgeries, a cystectomy and an appendectomy. While observing these surgeries I am roughly three feet away from the surgeon, physician assistants and nurses that are performing the surgery. (Goredfoxes.com)
Power Medical Interventions(r) Reports Second Quarter 2009 Financial Results Aug 12, 2009
Subsequent to the quarter end, PMI announced that the company's proprietary i60 Mid Cut Reload was used in a novel procedure known as laparoscopic vertical gastroplasty. This procedure is designed to combat obesity through a novel, less invasive surgical procedure which takes approximately 30 minutes to perform. (Primezone Releases)
Uterus pain mistaken for bowel problems, study finds Aug 11, 2009
A study of 355 women who underwent laparoscopic surgery for suspected endometriosis (the only method for diagnosis) is published in this month's Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Of the 290 women confirmed as having the condition, 90 per cent had gastrointestinal problems. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Veterinarians using stem cells to treat animals Aug 10, 2009
Endometriosis is commonly diagnosed through laparoscopic procedures that are painful and invasive. Additionally, women often face an unusually long delay from the onset of their. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Disney performing elephant vasectomies Aug 8, 2009
With a three-year, $60,000 grant from Disney's Conservation Fund, Stetter developed his procedure with help from an animal anesthesiology expert from the San Diego Zoo and a laparoscopic horse surgeon from Colorado State University. Stetter trained several African vets in the procedure this summer. (Harper's Magazine)
Misonix Announces the Sale of Its Labcaire Business for up to $5.6 Million Aug 5, 2009
Addressing a combined market estimated to be in excess of $3 billion annually; Misonix's proprietary ultrasonic medical devices are used for wound debridement, cosmetic surgery, neurosurgery, laparoscopic surgery, and other surgical and medical applications. Additional information is available on the Company's Web site at. (PR Newswire)
Fixing what's 'down there' Aug 4, 2009
They are not the only urogynecologists in the state, but they are among a few such specialists in the South who treat a condition commonly called "dropped vagina" with a laparoscopic sacral colpopexy procedure ... The laparoscopic version became available 10 years ago, but more prevalent within the past five years ... Harris and Speights have performed the laparoscopic version for about two years, allowing patients an overnight stay in the hospital and reduced recovery time to days. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Congress Ignoring Obesity in Health Bill Jul 31, 2009
Jesse Jackson Jr. has admitted that a laparoscopic duodenal switch procedure helped the 5-foot-9 Illinois Democrat drop almost 80 pounds from his 262-pound frame. And the pudgy, outspoken Massachusetts Democratic Rep. (CBS News -- Health)
Study Finds Weight-Loss Surgery Safer Than Thought Jul 31, 2009
The study, which looked at both gastric bypass surgery and laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (lap-band surgery), found that the risk of death for these surgeries was 0 ... The current study included 4,776 people who underwent one of the following types of bariatric surgery: lap-band surgery (1,198 patients), laparoscopic gastric bypass (2,975 patients), open gastric bypass (437 patients) or another procedure (166 patients). (MEDLINEplus)
Oscar Award Winner, Dr. A.R. Rahman inaugurates Apollo Children's Hospital - the First Standalone Quaternary Care Paediatric Hospital in the Apollo Hospitals Group Jul 31, 2009
The super-speciality services offered at Apollo Children's Hospital includes Paediatric Cardiology, Paediatric Cardiac Surgery, Paediatric Surgery (including Laparoscopic surgery), Paediatric Urology, Paediatric Neurology and Neuro Surgery, Paediatric Nephrology, Paediatric Orthopaedics and Paediatric Gastroenterology, while the Paediatric Oncology unit focuses on the management of childhood cancers. Equipped for every pediatric emergency, Apollo Children's Hospital is geared to care for acute... (PR Newswire)
NIH study finds low short-term risks after bariatric surgery for extreme obesity Jul 31, 2009
The major types of surgery undergone by participants in this study included laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding, laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and open Roux-en-Y gastric bypass ... Thirty day mortality was low, ranging from no deaths in the laparoscopic adjustable gastric band group, to six (0 ... 2 percent) in the laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass group, to nine (2. (EurekAlert!)
Death Rate Drops For Obesity Surgery Jul 30, 2009
This can be done with traditional surgery or laparoscopically, through small keyhole incisions ... Death, serious complications or the need for another procedure occurred in 1 percent of people receiving bands, nearly 5 percent having laparoscopic gastric bypass, and nearly 8 percent of those given a traditional surgical bypass ... DeMaria cautioned against comparing the numbers, because healthier people may have been steered toward laparoscopic procedures that may not have been an option for... (Click2Houston, TX)
Fighting Fat by Fighting Fat Jul 30, 2009
How do we trim health care costs. Weighing in on the national debate, a new study in the journal Health Affairs urges: Fight fat by fighting fat. (Townhall.com)
Video Game Minority Report: Lots Of Players, Few Characters Jul 30, 2009
ScienceDaily (July 30, 2009) If the future of entertainment is interactive media, some minorities are still headed back to the past. The first comprehensive survey of video game characters, encompassing the top 150 games in a year across nine platforms and all rating levels, and weighted by each title's popularity, shows that the video game industry does no better than television in representing American society. (Science Daily)
Weight-loss surgery safe, but risks higher for some Jul 30, 2009
Most of the patients had one of three procedures: an open Roux-en-Y, in which a small pouch is created that bypasses the stomach and attaches to the upper intestine; a Roux-en-Y conducted laparoscopically, in which a camera, light, and instruments are threaded through a small incision; or laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding, in which an adjustable band is wrapped around the stomach to create a small pouch, which then empties into the larger portion of the stomach ... 2 percent with the... (CNN -- Health)
Perioperative Safety in the Longitudinal Assessment of Bariatric Surgery Jul 30, 2009
2% of the procedures performed laparoscopically), and laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding was performed in 1198 patients; 166 patients underwent other procedures and were not included in the analysis. The 30-day rate of death among patients who underwent a Roux-en-Y gastric bypass or laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding was 0. (New England Journal of Medicine)
High-tech operation Jul 28, 2009
Among the highlights of the new space are the high-definition monitors and laparoscopic surgery equipment. According to Kathleen Zarndt, operating room director, the high-def equipment will allow doctors to perform laparoscopic surgery minimally invasive procedures that are done through a small incision using a camera inserted into the incision to view the area of the surgery with much greater visual detail than the previous equipment allowed ... The laparoscopic monitors are located... (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Study: Bariatric surgery patients have 67 percent lower chance of complications at top hospitals Jul 28, 2009
The HealthGrades study analyzed the outcomes of the most common including gastric bypass procedures, less invasive laparoscopic procedures including gastric banding, malabsorbtive procedures and combined malabsorbtive/restrictive procedures. Due to the growing number of obese Americans and the explosion of bariatric surgery programs in the U.S., patients have many choices when it comes to selecting a program. (EurekAlert!)
San Antonio physicians recognized for excellence in bariatric surgery Jul 24, 2009
The surgeons also perform a full spectrum of advanced laparoscopic procedures, including anti-reflux surgery, laparoscopic colon surgery, laparoscopic pancreatic surgery and laparoscopic hernia surgeries. This designation means that Seger, Duperier, and their medical practice BMI of Texas, as well as Methodist hospital have a demonstrated track record of favorable outcomes in bariatric weight-loss surgery. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Hospital expands treatments with investments in technology Jul 22, 2009
The system is the latest in operating room technology and is designed to enhance the resolution and visual accuracy so doctors can see better and maneuver instruments more easily during laparoscopic -- also known as minimally-invasive -- procedures. "The wireless component affords our nurses to minimize the clutter in the operating room," Huckle said. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Military Medical Mistake Disfigures Local Airman... Jul 22, 2009
"It's very hard for us to understand." Last week, 20-year-old Colton Read, who grew up in Arlington and who's now in the U. S. Air Force, went to have laparoscopic surgery to remove his gall-bladder at David Grant Medical Center at Travis Air Force Base near Sacramento. His mother, Shelly Read-Miller says he wasn't worried. (The Drudge Report)
Study finds risk from popular heart bypass method Jul 16, 2009
Excellent laparoscopic Surgeon / Hospital / Aftercare team in Tijuana. Get more info on weight loss surgery at L. A. Bariatric Center in CA. We offer Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery and LAP-BAND adjustable gastric banding system. (Yahoo News)
Scarless Weight Loss Surgery Jul 14, 2009
Restrictive operations like TOGA and laparoscopic banding or lap band tend to wear out over time, which means weight gain for some patients. The TOGA procedure has done well in clinical trials, but experts say more long term data is definitely needed. (W-USA News, DC)
Scarless surgery Jul 14, 2009
She has had part of her kidney removed through her belly button, by a technique known as single incision laparoscopic "key-hole" surgery (SILS). Once the belly button is sewn up, only the tiniest scar remains. (BBC News -- Science)
Chinese Herbs May Relieve Endometriosis Symptoms, Review Finds Jul 12, 2009
A systematic review by Cochrane Researchers found some evidence that women had comparable benefits following laparoscopic surgery and suffered fewer adverse effects if they were given Chinese herbs compared with conventional drug treatments. See also. (Science Daily)
NOSCAR(R) Increases NOTES(R) Research with Olympus Medical Systems Corporation Grant Jul 12, 2009
To address this emerging technology, a working group consisting of expert laparoscopic surgeons from SAGES and a group of expert interventional endoscopists representing ASGE have joined together as the Natural Orifice Surgery Consortium for Assessment and Research(R) (NOSCAR(R)) Working Group on NOTES. ... Refinements in laparoscopic surgery have progressed to the point that complex surgical procedures, such as gastric bypass, can now be performed in a minimally invasive fashion. (PR Newswire)
NOSCAR announces NOTES multicenter human trials in the US Jul 11, 2009
NOSCAR leadership is currently finalizing the design for a prospective multicenter trial of NOTES cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal) versus conventional laparoscopic cholecystectomy ... To address this emerging technology, a working group consisting of expert laparoscopic surgeons from SAGES and a group of expert interventional endoscopists representing ASGE have joined together as the Natural Orifice Surgery Consortium for Assessment and Research (NOSCAR) ... Refinements in laparoscopic... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
A gentler choicefor a hysterectomy Jul 8, 2009
Allegheny General Hospital personnel rolled Tinisha Nelson into a surgical suite for her robot-assisted laparoscopic hysterectomy about 2 p.m. on June 11 ... The da Vinci Surgical System-assisted laparoscopic surgery requires just four, dime-sized incisions that readily heal up like dimples ... Dr. Garver said some of his patients who have had da Vinci-assisted laparoscopic hysterectomies feel well enough after two weeks' rest to return to desk jobs. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Severe endometriosis improved by MRI Jul 8, 2009
In most cases, doctors can remove excess tissue using laparoscopic surgery, in which a lighted instrument is inserted through a small incision ... The scans were highly accurate at determining which women would benefit from less-invasive surgery, ruling out deep endometriosis in 93 percent of cases and allowing surgeons to perform a less-invasive laparoscopic procedure. (MSNBC -- Health)
MRI accurately depicts deep endometriosis Jul 7, 2009
"The 3-T MRI results also demonstrated a high negative predictive value of 93.3 percent," Dr. Hottat said, "meaning that MRI findings accurately ruled out deep endometriosis in patients with superficial endometriosis, allowing the surgeon to perform the less invasive laparoscopic procedure.". Colon wall involvement was present in 32 percent of patients with deep endometriosis. (EurekAlert!)
Super glue: It's holding us together these days Jul 7, 2009
"It's like patching a tire from the inside," says Dr. Anthony Gonzalez, chief of laparoscopic surgery at Baptist. Bone cement I: Chemically it's a polymethylmethacrylate, made by several manufacturers. (Montana Standard, MT)
Rapid radiation Jul 7, 2009
Cannon was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2006 and had laparoscopic surgery to treat it. Cancer runs in his family. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Her Loss Is Her Gain: Health Concerns Prompted Teen To Choose Lap-Band Surgery Jul 5, 2009
In Lap-Band surgery or laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding an adjustable, hollow silicone band is placed around the upper part of the stomach, creating a smaller pouch at the top of the stomach. At least six weeks after surgery, the band is filled with saline, which squeezes the passageway between the smaller pouch and the rest of the stomach, restricting how much food the stomach can hold. (FOX61, CT)
Lap-band weight-loss surgery can reverse metabolic syndrome in obese teens Jul 2, 2009
NEW YORK (June 30, 2009) -- A new study of obese adolescents has shown that laparoscopic gastric banding surgery -- the "Lap-Band" procedure -- not only helps them achieve significant weight loss but can also improve and even reverse metabolic syndrome, reducing their risk for cardiovascular disease and diabetes ... "Of all the bariatric procedures," she says, "the Lap-Band is the most benign, with complication rates of less than 1 percent." The device, inserted via minimally invasive... (EurekAlert!)
• Painless lump may be repeat hernia but should be checked Jun 30, 2009
There are several types of surgery available, including the standard operation, those repaired with mesh or patch material to strengthen the area of muscle weakness and laparoscopic, which is less invasive. To provide related information, I am sending you a copy of my Health Report "An Informed Approach to Surgery." Other readers who would like a copy should send a self-addressed stamped No. 10 envelope and a check or money order for 2 to Newsletter, P.O. Box 167, Wickliffe, OH 44092. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Obese Poor Shut out from Weight-Loss Surgeries Jun 27, 2009
Researchers found that morbidly obese seniors age 65 and older who had laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery lost about 76 percent of their excess body weight and had no more complications than younger patients. "Bariatric surgery in the older population is underutilized because of a misperception that old age alone puts patients at higher risk for complications and mortality, said Dr. Joseph Kuhn, MD, study co-author and director of General Surgical Research at Baylor University Medical Center in... (MEDLINEplus)
