Surgery Control Articles & Analysis
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In surgery, precision hinges on visibility as much as on technique. When operating in deep or narrow anatomies, even experienced surgeons encounter visibility constraints that can affect outcomes. Innovative surgical headlight systems are essential tools in the OR to extend visibility where it matters most.Lighting and depth of field in deep surgical workDeep cavities are susceptible to ...
Temporary cardiac pacing plays a critical role in saving lives, but the cables that connect these systems can quietly introduce risk if not managed correctly. As infection prevention standards grow more strict, healthcare providers are shifting toward disposable pacing cables that remove the uncertainty of reprocessing and ensure consistent, single-use ...
Summary As a medical resident, investing in the right surgical loupe and LED headlight is a crucial step in ensuring precision, comfort, and long-term health. Loupes can enhance your vision, allowing you to perform procedures with greater accuracy. However, choosing the right pair requires careful consideration of several factors, such as working distance, depth of field, and magnification. For ...
Introduction The first laparoscopic cholecystectomy was reported in 1987, introducing an era of minimally invasive surgery for this common procedure. Advantages of the laparoscopic approach include reduced postoperative pain and recovery time and improved cosmesis.17 Since its introduction, the laparoscopic approach has been modified to reduce even further the number of incisions and trocars ...
Intellijoint Surgical is proud to announce a new, optional feature to the Intellijoint KNEE system. It helps provide quantitative measurements of femoral and tibial rotational alignment. Originally released back in 2020, Intellijoint KNEE is the second application following the company’s flagship product, Intellijoint HIP. The Intellijoint team has continued to innovate and expand ...
Complex wounds often involve exposed deep structures of the dermal layer, requiring prompt wound closure and tissue reconstruction. It is essential to quickly assess the defect and identify the most effective treatment method for optimizing the patient’s experience and outcome. Often, dermal substitutes are selected as a surgical option for temporizing the wound bed while also facilitating ...
Stuart Campbell, Clinical Sales Development Manager of the Neurological Products Division at Renishaw, discusses key trends on the use of robotics in neurosurgery. The curious case of Phineas Gage is one of the earliest and best known cases of serious brain injury. On September 13th, 1848, Gage was working as a railway foreman in Vermont when an explosion caused a three foot long iron rod to be ...