Minimally Invasive Surgery
Advances catalyze minimally invasive foot, ankle surgery
Although minimally invasive surgery for the foot and ankle has been around for decades, improvements in tools, implants and surgical training combined with a growing body of literature have inspired renewed popularity of these surgeries.
Fox Chase urologic oncology chair receives award for career achievement in kidney cancer
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Alexander Kutikov, MD, FACS, received Kidney Cancer Association’s Andrew C. Novick Award.
VIDEO: Glaucoma surgeons face reimbursement issues with MIGS
NEW YORK — In this Healio Video Perspective from OSN New York, Nathan M. Radcliffe, MD, discusses reimbursement issues for minimally invasive glaucoma surgery.
Tips for performing MIS beaming for Charcot foot reconstruction
Charcot foot arthropathy is a complex disease process that most often presents in patients with diabetes who have severely compromised perfusion and sensory feedback.
Minimally invasive procedure enhances care for periacetabular osteolytic metastasis
Massive osteolytic metastases in the periacetabular regions are clinical dilemmas.
Trial to take new look at minimally invasive vs. open surgery for early cervical cancer
Researchers at The Ohio State University have launched an international clinical trial that will compare minimally invasive robotic surgery with open surgery for women undergoing radical hysterectomy for cervical cancer.
Surgical tips, tricks for performing minimally invasive bunion surgery
Hallux valgus is a common foot deformity that often leads to altered joint mechanics, progressive pain and dysfunction. Approximately one in five adults aged 18 to 65 years are affected by this condition, with a higher prevalence in women.
Waypoint Orthopedics receives FDA 510(k) clearance of smart bone awl for pedicle screws
Waypoint Orthopedics Inc. has announced FDA 510(k) clearance of the Waypoint GPS, a smart bone awl designed to drill pilot holes for pedicle screws, according to a press release.
Minimally invasive surgery ‘safe, valid’ alternative to open approach for pancreatic cancer
Minimally invasive surgery appeared safe and just as effective as open surgery for patients with resectable pancreatic cancer, according to results of the DIPLOMA trial scheduled for presentation at ASCO Annual Meeting.
Arthrex launches minimally invasive bunionectomy system
Arthrex has announced the launch of the Arthrex bunionectomy system, a minimally invasive surgical alternative to traditional bunion correction, according to a company press release.