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Minimally invasive needle breast biopsies and sentinel node biopsies should be performed more routinely than they currently are

Physicians should strive to replace traditional, invasive procedures for diagnosing breast cancer with proven, less-invasive diagnostic methods, according to an international panel of breast cancer experts convened at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California.

9 Oct 2005

Large tumors that block the sinuses can be removed endoscopically through the nose

The endoscopic approach worked well not only to remove large inverted papillomas in 18 patients ages 36 to 74 but also to watch for regrowth of the tumors that have a high recurrence rate and a small chance of becoming cancer. Patients were treated as outpatients and 56 percent remained disease-free at 29 months.

5 Oct 2005

New treatment option for chronic sinusitis

Acclarent on Saturday unveiled their new treatment option for chronic sinusitis, the Balloon Sinuplasty procedure. Results from the initial safety and feasibility study of this unique, catheter-based treatment for chronic sinusitis were presented by William Bolger, MD, FACS.

26 Sep 2005

New method of radiation treatment may improve the local control of breast cancer

A new method of radiation treatment may improve the local control of breast cancer significantly which, is very important to cancer sufferers because it can preserve the breast and may also reduce the spread of the disease.

26 Sep 2005

New approach to treating brain aneurysm combining the use of intracranial stents and coil embolization

A fender-bender may have saved Douglas Collins' life. A CT scan following the accident discovered Collins, 64, had a brain aneurysm, a weakness in the arterial wall that if ruptured could cause a stroke or death. It was not caused by the accident, but likely could have been a ticking time bomb present for years. The aneurysm was large and previously thought to require open surgery and a lengthy recovery.

26 Sep 2005

Public hospital patients are often denied access to Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding (LAGB) surgery

Public hospital patients are often denied access to one of the most effective forms of weight loss treatment Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding (LAGB) surgery, a Monash expert says.

19 Sep 2005

Bariatric surgery is a safe option for treating obese patients who have coronary artery disease

The findings are important because coronary artery disease patients can see a significant benefit with a successful procedure. The resulting weight loss is also followed by an improvement in blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and sleep apnea, all factors linked to coronary artery disease.

12 Sep 2005

Innovative new technique of partial breast irradiation for early stage breast cancer

An innovative new technique of partial breast irradiation for early stage breast cancer has been developed in Canada. This technique, a world first, was presented at the annual scientific meeting of the Canadian Association of Radiation Oncologists this week.

10 Sep 2005

Endovascular stent grafting successful in patients with abdominal and thoracic aneurysms

Endovascular stent grafting has been successfully used in patients with abdominal and thoracic aneurysms and has been explored as a less invasive alternative in patients with stable type B aortic dissection.

6 Sep 2005

Catheter interventions help to prevent stroke

According to WHO statistics, stroke is the second most frequent cause of death worldwide. Cardiac causes account for up to 20% of strokes. Transcatheter occlusion of patent foramen ovale and left atrial appendage eliminate the most important sources for cardiac embolism.

6 Sep 2005

Percutaneous aortic valve replacement - evolutionary and promising interventional cardiology procedure

Percutaneous aortic valve replacement is becoming a reality and brings new hope for a number of patients who cannot currently be treated with traditional surgical techniques.

5 Sep 2005

Episiotomies still common despite global recommendations to restrict use

Episiotomy is often called the unkindest cut of all. The procedure involves cutting the skin and muscles of the perineal area, the tissue between a woman's vagina and anus, while she is giving birth. It was once thought to be less painful and damaging than allowing the tissue to tear naturally.

30 Aug 2005

Minimally invasive prostate removal aided by a robot has possible benefits, high cost

Although minimally invasive prostate removal aided by a robot can lead to less blood loss, shorter hospital stays and fewer complications, there is no evidence that the procedure improves cure rates, according to a new technology assessment.

29 Aug 2005

Heart surgery safe and successful for many 80 year olds

According to a new report, cardiac surgery can be safely performed in octogenarians and may improve their life expectancy.

21 Aug 2005

Robotic laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery

A system that allows surgeons to perform laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery from a remote console, controlling up to three robotic arms and a binocular camera, was successfully tested in 10 patients, according to a study in the August issue of Archives of Surgery.

15 Aug 2005

Infusion nurses examine need for standards of practice in immunoglobulin therapy

A review article published in the July/August 2005 Journal of Infusion Nursing examines the need for established treatment guidelines to support doctors and nurses in correctly dosing and administering intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) as replacement therapy in patients with primary immunodeficiency (PI) disorders, who do not produce adequate levels of antibodies essential in fighting infectious diseases.

13 Aug 2005

Medical Procedure News

Minimally invasive needle breast biopsies and sentinel node biopsies should be performed more routinely than they currently are

Large tumors that block the sinuses can be removed endoscopically through the nose

New treatment option for chronic sinusitis

New method of radiation treatment may improve the local control of breast cancer

New approach to treating brain aneurysm combining the use of intracranial stents and coil embolization

Public hospital patients are often denied access to Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding (LAGB) surgery

Bariatric surgery is a safe option for treating obese patients who have coronary artery disease

Innovative new technique of partial breast irradiation for early stage breast cancer

Endovascular stent grafting successful in patients with abdominal and thoracic aneurysms

Catheter interventions help to prevent stroke

Percutaneous aortic valve replacement - evolutionary and promising interventional cardiology procedure

Episiotomies still common despite global recommendations to restrict use

Minimally invasive prostate removal aided by a robot has possible benefits, high cost

Heart surgery safe and successful for many 80 year olds

Robotic laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery

Infusion nurses examine need for standards of practice in immunoglobulin therapy

Giving prostate cancer patients radiotherapy after surgery could help prevent the progression of their disease

Plastic surgery to restore facial defects helps give mentally disabled children a better lease on life

Surgical myectomy gives fresh start to patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Laser scissor-and-tweezers technology called RoboLase performed across the Pacific

Todd Bauman and Chris Povich

Scaling organ‑chip technology for human‑relevant drug discovery

Unlocking drug amorphization: Continuous, solvent-free twin screw granulation

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