Laparoscopic Procedure

SAN FRANCISCO — Supportive interventions to improve knowledge of options and barriers for patients and surgeons may reduce racial disparities in minimally invasive hysterectomy, researchers reported.

The National Kidney Foundation awarded Robert A. Montgomery, MD, DPhil, FACS, its Excellence in Transplantation Award for his work and innovations in transplantation surgery.

Advanced image-guided percutaneous and advanced laparoscopic techniques are both acceptable options to place peritoneal dialysis catheters, published data show.