When you aredenied healthinsurance Oct 7, 2008
She'd had laparoscopic surgery in order to examine a growth her gynecologist thought might be ovarian cancer. Ruess, who was 34 at the time, in the fall of 2001, feared that her two young boys, whose father died from a congenital heart defect three years earlier, were on the verge of losing her as well. (MSNBC -- Health)
Combined Minimally Invasive Procedures Offer New Option For Lumbar Degenerative Scoliosis Oct 7, 2008
29, 2006) UT Southwestern Medical Center surgeons are the first in North Texas to perform robotically assisted laparoscopic gastric-bypass and colon-resections. . (Science Daily)
Ask Norman-The Bariatric Services Expert Oct 6, 2008
LAPAROSCOPIC ADJUSTABLE BAND - restrictive procedure limits food intake. LAPAROSCOPIC GASTRIC BYPASS SURGERY - creates a small upper stomach pouch to limit food consumption. (KFOR Oklahoma City, OK)
Albany Med introduces new surgical technique Oct 3, 2008
Minimally invasive, or laparoscopic, surgery has been performed for about a decade as an alternative to open surgery. In traditional laparoscopic surgery, a telescopic rod connected to a video camera, or laparoscope, is inserted through a small incision in the abdomen. (Albany Business Review, NY)
What's The Main Risk Factor Of Gallstone Disease? Sep 23, 2008
However, since the introduction of laparoscopic cholecystectomy into clinical practice at the end of 80s, a possible unjustified increase in surgical procedures has been observed. probably due to changes in the perceived risk-benefit ratio (for patients and physicians) and changes in surgical indications. (Science Daily)
Sleepy surgical students do make more mistakes Sep 20, 2008
For the study, the researchers reviewed the results from laparoscopic cholecystectomy procedures (gallbladder removals) performed at a major California teaching hospital. Before the work restrictions took effect, about 1 per cent of patients experienced a bile duct injury - a common surgical complication in which the tubes that transport fluids from the liver to the gallbladder are accidentally damaged. (Globe and Mail)
More doctors turning to robots for surgeries Sep 19, 2008
Rather than getting a 6- to 8-inch incision from the lower pelvis to the bellybutton for most abdominal surgeries, patients receive six half-inch incisions where laparoscopic instruments are inserted, said Dr. Rahul Thaly, a urologic surgeon. During the procedure, the surgeon guides the tools from the console, watching images of the organs captured by a miniature video camera that can zoom in and out. (AZCentral -- Business)
Acid Reflux Surgery: Who Needs It? Sep 17, 2008
In early August, Wartel elected to have laparoscopic fundoplication, a surgery that permanently stops the acid from washing up into her esophagus ... Since it is done laparoscopically, the incision is small and most patients are released from the hospital the same day or the next day. (Fox News)
IT 'Clicks' Healthcare Sep 15, 2008
It also limited manual records entry and helped to reduce movement of staff from one department to another," explains Dr Manivannan. E-learning 3-D training is an alternative to actual training which is done in a virtual environment, with no possibility of causing harm to a patient during the training period. With the advent of laparoscopic and robotic surgery, this offers a great potential of training future surgeons. Advanced virtual training is also available today for simpler procedures like... (Express Healthcare Management)
Lake Pointe earns Two CIGNA Centers of Excellence honors Sep 13, 2008
Lake Pointe Medical Center received designations for laparoscopic gall bladder removal and vaginal childbirth delivery. We are pleased that our hospital has been recognized by CIGNA for the high quality care that we provide, said Carolyn Jackson, chief executive officer of Lake Pointe Medical Center. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Study shows cost savings behind bariatric surgery Sep 9, 2008
Monthly medical costs for patients who had laparoscopic bariatric surgery were as much as $900 lower than those who did not roughly a year after the operation, according to the study. "Bariatric surgery is a unique field in that with one operation you can cure a wide range of different health conditions," Shikora said. (CNNMoney.com)
Tenet Healthcare receives 214 Cigna HealthCare quality designations Sep 6, 2008
Central Carolina Hospital (Sanford, N.C.): Laparoscopic Gall Bladder Removal and Stroke ... Laparoscopic Gall Bladder Removal, Total Hip Replacement and Total Abdominal Hysterectomy ... Cypress Fairbanks Medical Center (Houston): Laparoscopic Gall Bladder Removal, Gastric Bypass, Heart Attack, Adult Pneumonia, Stroke and Vaginal Delivery. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Better health through Halo 3? Sep 5, 2008
Without ignoring their role in childhood obesity and learning troubles, a study at the University of Wisconsin at Madison also highlights the benefits of button-mashing - it reinforces scientific thinking and improves performance by laparoscopic surgeons ... Another study measured the performance of 33 laparoscopic surgeons ... Laparoscopic surgery is performed in tight spaces, requiring hand dexterity, spatial skills, and the ability to guide remote-controlled cameras to see inside the body. (Boston Globe)
Northside expands robotic surgery to Forsyth Sep 2, 2008
It is used for urologic, gynecologic, thoracic and other laparoscopic procedures, Northside said in a statement. This minimally invasive technique involves making a few small incisions for instruments and a small camera, which allow the surgeon to view a full-color, magnified, 3-D image of the surgical site. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Satisfaction And Regret After Radical Prostatectomy Procedures Studied Aug 29, 2008
European Urology, the official journal of the European Association of Urology, will be publishing an article by J.W. Moul et al. comparing differences in satisfaction and regret between patients who underwent open retropubic radical prostatectomy and robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy ... The article title is Satisfaction and regret after open retropubic or robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy ... The authors found that undergoing robot-assisted laparoscopic radical... (Science Daily)
Clovis patients must wait to learn whether they're infected Aug 29, 2008
The instruments in questions were used Aug. 16 in delivery rooms and for laparoscopic -- or minimally invasive -- surgery. Some of the patients were in the maternity ward. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Clovis patients possibly exposed to hepatitis, HIV Aug 28, 2008
The instruments in question were used in delivery rooms and for laparoscopic -- or minimally invasive -- surgery Aug. 16. They had been cleaned and sanitized, but officials suspect that a final sterilization procedure may not have been completed, Van Valkenburg said. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
SRMC performs lap-band procedure (167) Aug 27, 2008
Using laparoscopic surgical techniques, the LAP-BAND device can be placed around the top portion of the patients stomach, creating a small pouch. This technique reduces pain and shortens the hospital stay as well as the recovery period. (Elizabethtown Bladen Journal, NC)
Diseased Kidney Surgically Removed Using 3-D Robotics Through Single Incision Aug 26, 2008
"I think this is going to be a big advance for having to remove the entire kidney because of large kidney tumors. This could be a great improvement over traditional open and laparoscopic surgeries." Henry Ford doctors have performed more than 130 robotic kidney surgeries using four or five incisions of less than one inch ... Rather than the traditional five small incisions used for traditional laparoscopic gastric banding ... 24, 2007) Surgeons specializing in laparoscopic procedures have... (Science Daily)
Bovie makes electrosurgical strike Aug 25, 2008
8 million in 2007, is developing new products such as its modular ergonomic instruments, or the MEG laparoscopic line, which includes a patent-pending modular forceps and accessories designed to provide surgeons added comfort while reducing per-procedure costs. The MEG line has been cleared for sales in both the United States and in Europe. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
For dear life Aug 24, 2008
Eric had three holes cut into him for his laparoscopic surgery. Mrs. Ellis left surgery with 56 sutures and a healthy kidney. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Is It Possible To Teach Experience? European Researchers Say Yes Aug 24, 2008
20, 2007) In a study involving 12 surgeons and 21 surgical residents, video game skill was correlated with laparoscopic surgery skill as assessed during a simulated surgery skills course, according to a report. (July 10, 2007) Computer games of the future are easily accessible online games that fit into our busy everyday life. (Science Daily)
Gastric Band Weight-Loss Surgery Can Boost Reflux Aug 23, 2008
However, laparoscopic (gastric) banding was found to be less helpful in tackling GERD.. The popular surgery, which involves the placement of a band to divide and reduce the size of the stomach, initially debuted in 1993. (Health-Finder)
* Incidence, mortality rate of prostate cancer rises Aug 22, 2008
Hsu said that an early-stage prostate cancer patient who undergoes laparoscopic radical prostatectomy has a much higher chance of recovery. This story has been viewed 388 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Experts: video games can help kids learn Aug 20, 2008
Researchers who gathered in Boston for the American Psychological Association convention detailed a series of studies suggesting video games can be powerful learning tools -- from increasing younger students' problem-solving potential to improving the suturing skills of laparoscopic surgeons ... The edge went to gamer surgeons, they found, even after taking into account differences in age, years of medical training and the number of laparoscopic surgeries performed ... In laparoscopic... (CNN -- Tech)
Robotic surgery makes operations less of a pain Aug 20, 2008
In traditional laparoscopic surgery, small holes are made in the abdomen for tools and a camera, which shows only two-dimensional image. In such non-robotoic operations, you are depending on your tactile senses. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Video Games Enhance Skill of Laparoscopic Surgeons Aug 20, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Laparoscopic surgeons who play video games requiring spatial skills and dexterity are faster and less prone to error when performing advanced surgical procedures, researchers reported on Sunday at the Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association in Boston ... Gentile at Iowa State University and colleagues first studied 33 laparoscopic surgeons participating in the Rosser Top Gun Laparoscopic Skills and Suturing Program ... The investigators confirmed... (MEDLINEplus)
The miracle weightloss thatoftenisnt Aug 19, 2008
And so in March 2005, Wells underwent a laparoscopic gastric bypass. She was grinning right up until the anesthesia knocked her out. (MSNBC -- Health)
Healthful Hints: Research shows gastric bypass surgery can help save lives Aug 19, 2008
Along with open-incision gastric bypass, also used were laparoscopic bypass, a more or less permanent vertical-banded gastroplasty, and simple banding that could be reversed more easily. Weight loss and survival were better with the more permanent types. (Winona Daily News, MN)
RELATED: Research shows video games lead to fewer mistakes on the operating table Aug 19, 2008
Researchers found that doctors who spent at least three hours a week playing video games made about 37% less mistakes in laparoscopic surgery and performed the task 27% faster than their counterparts who did not play video games ... Laparoscopic surgery using a tiny camera and instruments controlled by joysticks outside the body is performed on just about any part of the body, from an appendix to the colon and gall bladder ... Rosser said the skill needed for laparoscopic surgery is "like tying... (USA Today -- Tech)
Urologists report success using robot-assisted surgery for urinary abnormality Aug 19, 2008
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. Ashok Hemal, M.D., a urologic surgeon from Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, and colleagues have reported success using robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery to repair abnormal openings between the bladder and vagina known as fistulas ... Fistulas in other areas can often be repaired with a vaginal approach or with laparoscopic surgery, which uses a camera and small incisions but is not robot-assisted ... "Robot-assisted surgery has promise to bridge the... (EurekAlert!)
Video games not all bad, psychologists say Aug 18, 2008
Laparoscopic surgeons who played video games were 27 percent faster at advanced surgical procedures, and made 37 percent fewer errors, compared to their non-gaming colleagues, the study found. Studies involving high school and college students confirmed previous findings about the social effects of playing violent video games, the Iowa State researchers said. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Playing video games offers learning across life span, say studies Aug 18, 2008
In a second paper, Iowa State University psychologist Douglas Gentile, PhD, and William Stone, BS, described several studies involving high school and college students and laparoscopic surgeons that looked at their video game usage and its effects ... A study of 33 laparoscopic surgeons found that those who played video games were 27 percent faster at advanced surgical procedures and made 37 percent fewer errors compared to those who did not play video games, said Gentile ... Advanced video game... (EurekAlert!)
Columbus: Medical device hub? Aug 8, 2008
Poll, who makes laparoscopic surgery instruments through his , found those resources slowly on his own, with help from the TechColumbus incubator. If it were easier to speed an idea to market, he said, Columbus could become a magnet for dozens of companies locally or overseas that would create jobs and give patients first access to new technology. (Columbus Business First, OH)
General Surgeon Joins FCMC Medical Staff Aug 8, 2008
Their patient case loads involve a wide variety of procedures such as colon resection, hernia repair, gallbladder removal, diagnostic endoscopy, advanced laparoscopic and laparoscopic Bariatric surgery through their affiliation with The Weight Loss Clinic (a division of Central PA Surgical Associates, Ltd). Copyright 1998-2007. (Fulton County News, PA)
Disparities: Surgical Tools Not Fit for Smaller Hands Aug 8, 2008
The surgeons were using laparoscopic equipment to perform an appendectomy, and at one point Dr. Adams had a stapler in one hand and a grasper in the other ... When the researchers surveyed surgery residents at four universities, they found that women often described laparoscopic equipment as awkward ... Laparoscopic surgery allows less discomfort for patients, but it can be more difficult for surgeons. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Dr. Jordan M. Phillips, 85; promoted use of laparoscopy Aug 7, 2008
The featured speakers were leading laparoscopic surgeons Patrick Steptoe of England and Hans Frangenheim of Germany. Frangenheim's demonstration of how to inspect ovaries by laparoscopy ended with a standing ovation. (Boston Globe)
St. Margaret's new surgical suite approved for occupancy Aug 7, 2008
Although the suite was intended for major surgeries, it has exceeded many of the surgeons expectations regarding laparoscopic procedures, and the conveniences the new suite provides. The integrated video system has proved to provide superior picture quality and with the video monitors suspended on the booms, the surgeons are able to have the monitors as close to them as they need it to be without worrying about contaminating the sterile field. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Earnings roundup Aug 6, 2008
8 billion, on improved sales of instruments used in "keyhole" laparoscopic surgeries, along with other products. Covidien said sales in all international regions grew by more than 10 percent, and currency exchanges also increased revenue by 5 percent. (Boston Globe)
Wesley Medical Center adds surgical weight loss specialist Aug 4, 2008
He completed additional fellowship training in bariatric and advanced gastrointestinal surgery at in Charlotte, N.C. During his fellowship year, Wesley says, Villanueva was the operating surgeon in more than 350 advanced laparoscopic procedures, 200 of which were laparoscopic bariatric surgeries. In a statement, Villanueva said he is glad to be coming to Wichita. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Communication Gap Exists Between Seniors And Surgeons, Study Finds Aug 3, 2008
20, 2007) In a study involving 12 surgeons and 21 surgical residents, video game skill was correlated with laparoscopic surgery skill as assessed during a simulated surgery skills course, according to a report. . (Science Daily)
CPRMC to host women's health seminar Aug. 6 Jul 31, 2008
Cedar Park hospital offers free seminar on laparoscopic hysterectomy. The community is invited to attend a free DocTalk Seminar on Women's Health and Laparoscopic Hysterectomy. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Live Webcast Demonstrating Robotic Prostate Surgery, August 13, 2008 Jul 31, 2008
Join the Mount Sinai Medical Center's leading urology experts to discuss the effectiveness of open, laparoscopic, and robotic prostatectomies ... He will conduct a live question and answer session with viewers on the effectiveness of open, laparoscopic, and robotic prostate surgeries ... During the webcast, Dr. Samadi will discuss the benefits of a robotic-assisted prostatectomy as compared to open and laparoscopic surgical procedures. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Gastric Bypass Surgery Options Jul 30, 2008
Not only are there four different types of operations that can be performed, there are also choices between laparoscopic surgery and conventional surgery. The right options for the right patient are critical in making sure that this surgery will work to take off the pounds and keep them off. (Suite101.com)
NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia leads research into robotic surgery for kidney cancer Jul 29, 2008
"With robotics, there is a much greater opportunity for complex reconstruction of the kidney than can typically be achieved with a standard laparoscopic approach," notes Dr. Badani, director of robotic urologic surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center and assistant professor of urology at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. "This means that, hopefully, we will have an opportunity not only to reduce the need for kidney cancer patients to... (EurekAlert!)
Bariatric patients have 65% lower chance of complications at top hospitals: HealthGrades study Jul 29, 2008
HealthGrades study analyzed the outcomes of the most common, including traditional open surgical gastric bypass procedures as well as newer, less invasive procedures such as "lap-banding" and laparoscopic gastric bypass ... Comparatively, complications from less invasive laparoscopic surgery increased by just more than one percent ... The HealthGrades study found a significant shift toward laparoscopic bariatric procedures. (EurekAlert!)
Gallbladder removed without external incisions Jul 29, 2008
"This procedure marks the culmination of 15 years of advances that have made surgery less invasive in order to improve safety and reduce recovery time," says Dr. Bessler, director of laparoscopic surgery and director of the Center for Obesity Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center and assistant professor of surgery at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Beginning in the late 1980s, surgeons pioneered laparoscopic techniques for gallbladder... (EurekAlert!)
Korle-Bu to commence Laparoscopy course Jul 26, 2008
The key element in Laparoscopic surgery is the use of a laparoscope, which is telescopic rod lens system that is usually connected to a video camera. Karl Storz University and International Aid would also provide personnel to train about 20 selected medical practitioners from Accra, Kumasi, Akosombo and Benin. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Doctors Use Video Games to Train for Surgery Jul 23, 2008
According to a new study published by Dr. James Sosnowski in the Journal of Gynecological Surgery, surgeons can improve their laparoscopic surgery skills for many common procedures. To conduct this trial, Sosnowski asked surgeons to get comfortable at a laparoscopic trainer ... The video game playing got the brain so well warmed up that laparoscopic skills afterward were performed both quicker and more efficiently at the trainer. (WOKR13 Rochester)
Nurses' Notes - Bariatric surgery could be a lifesaver Jul 23, 2008
Both of these procedures are laparoscopic, meaning the surgeons place one or more small incisions in the abdomen, and insert a hollow tube. This allows the surgeons to insert very small instruments to perform the operation. (Missoulian, MT)
Medical products firm launches CCSU scholarship Jul 22, 2008
Covidien has pioneered several medical advances including products in radiological contrast media, surgical stapling and laparoscopic instrumentation. The Herald 2008. (New Britain Herald, CT)
Removing Ovaries During Hysterectomy: Effects Remain Unknown Jul 21, 2008
24, 2005) In a new procedure offered at UT Southwestern Medical Center called a laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy, surgeons use new technology to remove the uterus and sometimes one or both ovaries. (Apr. (Science Daily)
Single-incision surgery is boon to organ transplants Jul 19, 2008
More than 90 percent of donor kidneys in the U.S. are now removed with standard laparoscopic techniques that have been around for more than a decade ... Donors who underwent the traditional laparoscopic procedure with four to six small incisions at the abdomen took just longer than three months to recover, and returned to work in 51 days. (Cleveland.com)
Surgery by navel route Jul 18, 2008
Preliminary data from the first nine donors who had the belly-button procedure showed they recovered in about just under a month, while donors who underwent the standard laparoscopic procedure with four to six key hole incisions took just longer than three months to recover. The clinic says the return-to-work time for single-point donors is about 17 days, versus 51 for traditional multi-incision laparoscopic procedure ... Patients of the new procedure were on pain pills fewer than four days on... (Globe and Mail)
Power Medical Interventions, Inc. Announces the Successful Demonstration of Incision-Free Bowel Resection and Anastomosis Jul 18, 2008
Operating solely through the body's natural orifices eliminates external incisions and scarring, and reduces recovery time, physical discomfort, and healthcare costs when compared to traditional and laparoscopic surgeries. Power Medical's Intelligent Surgical Instruments are computer-assisted, power-actuated endomechanical instruments that surgeons use for cutting, stapling and tissue manipulation in a variety of procedures in open surgery and minimally invasive surgery. (Primezone Releases)
Kidney taken out through navel Jul 18, 2008
Preliminary data from the first nine donors who had the bellybutton procedure showed they recovered in about just under a month, while donors who underwent the standard laparoscopic procedure with four to six "key hole" incisions took just longer than three months to recover. More Health/Sci. (India Times, India)
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Provides Better Results Jul 16, 2008
Performing gastric bypass surgery to reduce the weight of morbidly obese patients using a laparoscopic method, rather than the conventional more invasive "open" abdominal method, reduces postoperative complications, the need for a second operation, and shortens hospital stays, new research shows. Nevertheless, laparoscopic gastric bypass is more expensive ... Slightly less than 75 percent of the patients underwent laparoscopic gastric bypass, the report indicates. (Newsmax)
Shaving pounds sheds light on new life Jul 15, 2008
Offering gastric-bypass Roux-en-Y revisions, LAP-BAND adjustable gastric banding and laparoscopic gastric sleeve, Memorial Hermann is giving people throughout Montgomery County and the Houston area an opportunity to change their lives. All patients are morbidly obese, which means they weigh 100 pounds more than their ideal body weight, or their body mass index is 40 or higher. (Conroe Courier, TX)
Random Transfers Irritate State Doctors Jul 8, 2008
Take the case of Dr Vishnu Kant Pandey, an assistant professor of surgery department and a specialist in laparoscopic surgery. Dr Pandey has received a transfer letter to move to Darbhanga Medical College, which does not support laparoscopic surgery ... The proposed movement has also not take care of the requirements of PMCH, where the doctor is currently posted, which will have to function without a laparoscopic surgeon. (MedIndia)
ANOTHER OPTION: Two local OB-GYN surgeons perform total laparoscopic hysterectomies Jul 8, 2008
Orangeburg gynecologists Dr. Jerome Degen and Dr. Richard Richardson are among the many physicians around the country and only four in the South Carolina Midlands who perform total laparoscopic hysterectomies ... Women who choose to have a total laparoscopic hysterectomy typically have an easier physical experience, most returning home in a few days and back to work and other normal activities in about two weeks ... The small incisions used for a laparoscopic hysterectomy are typically made in... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Early Surgery Best for Gallbladder Inflammation Jul 8, 2008
Early gallbladder removal using laparoscopic or "key-hole" surgery reduces time spent in the hospital without increasing the risk of complications, Dr. Robert A. Casillas and colleagues, from Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, found ... In 71 patients (41 percent), early laparoscopic gallbladder removal, or "cholecystectomy" was performed ... Twenty-six of the patients who failed antibiotic therapy underwent late laparoscopic cholecystectomy and 19 underwent a procedure called... (MEDLINEplus)
"Better Treatment" Seen Needed for Endometriosis Jul 8, 2008
For their research, Dr. Tommaso Falcone and colleagues from the Cleveland Clinic, Ohio, investigated the need for further surgery after laparoscopic excision of endometriosis or hysterectomy (removal of the uterus) in a "look-back" study involving 240 women ... In comments to Reuters Health, Falcone said, "Endometriosis is a chronic disease with a high recurrence after laparoscopic surgery. We need better treatment.". (MEDLINEplus)
New high-tech devices shrink brain-surgery gap Jul 6, 2008
"Shahinian's, Jho's and Kassam's organizations train surgeons in the latest techniques, and UCI Medical Center also hosted an international course recently in endoscopic skull-base surgery, said Dr. Mark Linskey, the hospital's chairman of neurological surgery.Many top medical centers have adopted such minimally invasive procedures, including those at UCI, UCLA, USC, Stanford, and UC San Francisco, Linskey said. Doctors at UCI perform about five such operations per month, he added."I haven't... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Gallbladder trouble can be a real pain Jul 2, 2008
Most gallbladder operations today are laparoscopic -- through a narrow tube tipped with a scope hooked up to a video camera that guides the surgeon. This means no big incision -- less pain, fewer complications, a shorter hospital stay and quicker recovery. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Ask Norman-The Bariatric Services Expert Jun 30, 2008
LAPAROSCOPIC ADJUSTABLE BAND - restrictive procedure limits food intake. LAPAROSCOPIC GASTRIC BYPASS SURGERY - creates a small upper stomach pouch to limit food consumption. (KFOR Oklahoma City, OK)
