Surgery
Study Compares Three Robotic Systems for Colon Cancer Surgery, Finding Feasibility but Differences in Performance
A prospective study comparing Da Vinci Xi, Hugo™ RAS, and Versius® robotic platforms for colon cancer surgery found all were feasible but revealed differences in conversion rates, operating time, and instrument usage, highlighting the need for larger trials.
Study Links Breast Implant Biofilms to Chronic Inflammation and BII Symptoms
A 2024 peer-reviewed study published in MDPI's Microorganisms journal identifies bacterial biofilms on breast implants as a driver of chronic inflammation and systemic symptoms associated with Breast Implant Illness (BII), offering a clinical framework for explant surgery.
Earlier Blood Transfusions May Reduce Heart Failure Risk in Cardiac Patients After Surgery
A new study suggests that transfusing blood earlier in patients with heart disease undergoing major surgery may significantly reduce the risk of heart failure and irregular heartbeat without increasing severe complication rates.
Plexāā Secures $4.5 Million to Launch Innovative Breast Surgery Device in the U.S.
Plexāā's recent funding extension underscores the potential of its BLOOM⁴³ device to revolutionize breast surgery outcomes by reducing complications through Supraphysiological Preconditioning.
Dr. Jeffrey Sternberg Recognized as Top Physician, Revolutionizes Pilonidal Disease Treatment
San Francisco colorectal surgeon Dr. Jeffrey Sternberg has been named to Castle Connolly's Top 7% of U.S. Doctors for the 14th consecutive year, highlighting his groundbreaking work in treating pilonidal disease through innovative surgical techniques.