Minimally Invasive Surgery

Laparoscopy may offer perioperative advantages to laparotomy and may be an acceptable alternative for some women with ovarian cancer, but systematic review and meta-analysis findings are limited by inclusion of only observational studies.

The CDC has estimated that 58.5 million U.S. adults have arthritis, with the number projected to increase to 78 million by 2040.

According to presented results, patients who undergo minimally invasive hallux valgus correction surgery may expect complete bony union at 6 months, regardless of postoperative cortical formation or degree of displacement.

Presented results showed minimally invasive chevron and Akin osteotomy may be an effective treatment for hallux valgus deformity correction.

MiRus announced it received FDA breakthrough device designation for its Europa posterior cervical system for patients undergoing cervical and upper thoracic spinal fusion, according to a press release.

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.

Jeffrey M. Farma, MD, FACS, has been appointed chair of surgery at Fox Chase Cancer Center.

Over recent years, the use of robotics for diagnosing people with lung cancer has been seen as promising, and the FDA even cleared a robotic navigated bronchoscopy system in 2023 to locate pulmonary lesions.

Women who had vaginal vs. laparoscopic hysterectomy had shorter total operative and recovery time but reported worse postoperative pain on the day of surgery, according to a systematic review published in Obstetrics & Gynecology.

In the past decade, MIS foot and ankle procedures have undergone several advancements that make it an excellent option for various procedures.