Steve Hofmeyr in ICU May 6, 2008
"Steve is currently fairly stable following a laparoscopy, but his condition is serious and I want to keep him under the skilled care of the hospital's staff for at least another week before I'll consider discharging him. After that I expect him to be out of action for another three to four weeks to recuperate fully," his doctor said. Hofmeyr's wife, Natasha, who was at his side at the hospital during the night, said he looked a little better on Tuesday morning, but that he was still quite weak. (iAfrica.com)
Laparoscopic Surgery on Pancreas Has Fewer Complications May 2, 2008
About one-quarter of those operations were done using laparoscopy ... Compared to standard surgery, laparoscopy resulted in fewer complications (57 percent vs. 40 percent). (MEDLINEplus)
gold standard Apr 23, 2008
Unlike other minimally invasive tools like laparoscopy and endoscopy, in which a hand-held fiber-optic tube is inserted into the patient and doctors use a video screen to guide them as they operate, the robotic system lets the doctor look through a console that magnifies the patient s organs 10 times greater than the human eye can ... Robotic systems are the next generation in minimally invasive procedures like laparoscopy and endoscopy that typically use dime-sized incisions instead of... (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
U.Va update: learning can be fun! Apr 23, 2008
Laparoscopy involves a video camera attached to a long, flexible tube that is inserted through a cut in your tummy. The image is projected onto a video screen, and the physician can move the scope using an outside device resembling a Wii controller. (The Cavalier Daily, VA)
Hysterectomies: Your Questions Answered Apr 5, 2008
Q: How does the laparoscopy compare to having the procedure done vaginally. A: Vaginal hysterectomy is an excellent, minimally invasive surgery. (CBS News)
Kidney Extracted Through The Vagina, First Time In Europe, Second In World Apr 2, 2008
Until now, urology specialists of Hospital Cl;nic have put their hopes in nephrectomy assisted by laparoscopy as the technique used for the surgical treatment of these pathologies; a revolutionary and strong technique which has achieved notable results during the last six years and that has permitted to improve patient care regarding post-operation pain and hospital stay. Nevertheless, apart from the explained advantages, laparoscopy still requires, as occurs in traditional surgery, an abdominal... (Science Daily)
Symmetry Medical Delays 10-K Filing to Complete Review Mar 28, 2008
The Company also designs, develops and produces these products for companies in other segments of the medical device market, including arthroscopy, dental, laparoscopy, osteobiologic and endoscopy sectors and provides limited specialized products and services to non-healthcare markets, such as the aerospace market. Forward-Looking Statements Statements in the press release regarding Symmetry Medical Inc.'s business and regarding our Audit Committee's investigation and related restatement, which... (PR Newswire)
HMH’s gastric band program offers hope for the heavy Mar 16, 2008
Lap-Band is a silicone ring implanted through laparoscopy around the upper part of the stomach like a belt. The inner surface of the ring is like a balloon and is filled with saline, creating a golf-ball-sized stomach pouch above the band. (Elizabethtown News Enterprise, KY)
Surgeon's Preferences Dictate Choice of Kidney Cancer Surgery Mar 15, 2008
"Partial nephrectomy is more difficult and has more potential complications, and people may shy away from it," added Lowry, who's also section head of laparoscopy and endourology at Scott Memorial Hospital in Temple ... Over the past two decades, partial nephrectomy and laparoscopy (minimally invasive surgery) have started to make inroads in the field ... "On a national level, less than half of patients are getting one or the other [partial nephrectomy or laparoscopy] for small tumors," said... (MEDLINEplus)
Kidney cancer surgery often determined by surgeons' practice style, not medical factors Mar 10, 2008
To investigate the potential barriers to adoption of partial nephrectomy and renal laparoscopy, David Miller, MD of the University of California Los Angeles and colleagues reviewed data from the National Cancer Institutes Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) program and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) ... The researchers assessed the use of radical nephrectomy, partial nephrectomy, and laparoscopy among these patients, noting surgeon- and patient-based factors... (EurekAlert!)
Model Campbell released from hospital Mar 2, 2008
He described the procedure as a laparoscopy, in which doctors use a thin, lighted scope to view internal organs. Campbell often visits Brazil and is frequently photographed at parties with Brazilian celebrities. (Xinhuanet, China)
Supermodel Scare Feb 27, 2008
He described the procedure as a laparoscopy, in which doctors use a thin, lighted scope to view internal organs. Related. (Fox News)
Naomi Campbell hospitalized Feb 27, 2008
He described the procedure as a laparoscopy, in which doctors use a thin, lighted scope to view internal organs. "She came to Brazil to be treated for a condition I am not authorized to reveal," he said. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Naomi Campbell hospitalized in Brazil Feb 27, 2008
He described the procedure as a laparoscopy, in which doctors use a thin, lighted scope to view internal organs. She came to Brazil to be treated for a condition I am not been authorized to reveal, he said. (MSNBC -- News)
Naomi Campbell in emergency surgery Feb 27, 2008
"We used a laparoscopy (a tiny micropscope inserted inside the body), without need to do the traditional method that would have required opening the abdomen," he said. A Brazilian specialist in infectious diseases, David Uip, is in charge of Campbell's care. (iAfrica.com)
Supermodel Campbell Has Emergency Operation Feb 27, 2008
He described the procedure as a laparoscopy, in which doctors use a thin, lighted scope to view internal organs. The hospital said Campbell was admitted Sunday night and added that "the patient and her advisers have determined that the hospital's medical staff will not issue any formal or informal information on her medical condition.". (Click2Houston, TX)
Kidney Cancer Drug Linked to Higher Rate of Heart Problems Feb 15, 2008
"This is a small study and one that makes us want to look further into it . . . but this is not a crystal clear characterization of injury," said Dr. Patrick Lowry, an assistant professor of surgery at Texas Ath Science Center College of Medicine and section head of laparoscopy and endourology at Scott Memorial Hospital in Temple. "At the same time, this certainly is more patients with heart failure than they saw with the initial studies," Lowry said. (MEDLINEplus)
Toy Magnets Can Be a Very Real Threat Feb 6, 2008
Using minimally invasive laparoscopy, Dutta removed both magnets with three small incisions during a procedure that lasted two hours. Braden went home three days after the operation. (MEDLINEplus)
Community Hospital of Anaconda Jan 27, 2008
In addition to new construction, the hospital plans to add another 13 full-time jobs in 2008, and has invested in new equipment, including high-definition laparoscopy and endoscopy machines. We re one of only a couple of hospitals in the state with this equipment, McNeece said. (Montana Standard, MT)
Symmetry Medical Completes Acquisition of DePuy Orthopaedic Instrument Facility Jan 26, 2008
The Company also designs, develops and produces these products for companies in other segments of the medical device market, including arthroscopy, dental, laparoscopy, osteobiologic and endoscopy sectors and provides limited specialized products and services to non-healthcare markets, such as the aerospace market. Forward-Looking Statements Statements in the press release regarding Symmetry Medical Inc.'s business, which are not historical facts, may be "forward-looking statements" that involve... (PR Newswire)
Keyhole surgeryPioneering liver op helps head return to school quicker Jan 6, 2008
" Mr Bhattacharya stressed that although laparoscopy had worked for Nikki, it was not suitable for everyone. "Previously, liver surgery always involved a big open incision," he said. "Now we try to offer surgery that is minimally invasive where possible - involving three or four tiny holes. "This type of keyhole liver surgery is fairly new and we are one of the few centres in the country leading on this. "However, open surgery is still the norm, and keyhole surgery is not suitable for every... (BBC News -- UK)
Doctor performs rare surgery in Cedar Falls Dec 22, 2007
"Options offered were discontinuing surgery, changing the operation to adjustable gastric banding or converting to a laparotomy and attempting gastric bypass. The patient's wife elected converting from laparoscopy (done with scopes) to laparotomy (open incision) and gastric bypass with Ladd's procedure," said Sherri Greenwood, Sartori Hospital administrator and institute co-director ... Glascock halted the third operation after discovering the patient's visceral malrotation through the... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Tamil Nadu hospitals enjoy biz growth with an ad prescription Dec 19, 2007
Some focus on laparoscopy or keyhole surgery; in these, instead of a large incision, a small hole is made and the surgical procedure carried out through it. A hoarding advertising a surgery by the Soundarapandian bone and joint hospital at College Road, ChennaiOthers offer knee surgeries. (Livemint)
Acupuncture Gains Popularity Dec 1, 2007
"This is a complement to regular Western medicine. So that means it's a tool. I have a tool like a laparoscopy. I have a tool like a laser treatment, and one of my tools is acupuncture.". Although most of Dr. Anissi's patients were first his OB-GYN patients who saw him for things like pelvic pain and infertility, his methods were so effective, patients began seeing him for other things - like headaches and joint pain. (WOKR13 Rochester)
Endometriosis Nov 22, 2007
A procedure known as a laparoscopy is used to confirm the diagnosis and determine the disease s stage before treatment is initiated. Endometriosis is classified in stages: Stage I, mild; Stage II, moderate; Stage III, severe; and Stage IV, extensive. (Suite101.com)
orlive Presents: da Vinci(R) Surgery for Kidney Disease Nov 20, 2007
da Vinci (NASDAQ: ISRG) is a breakthrough robotic system designed to transcend the limitations of both traditional open surgery and conventional laparoscopy -- thereby expanding the surgeon's capabilities and providing patients a minimally invasive option for many complex procedures ... This allows the surgeon to perform all the steps of a partial nephrectomy -- including careful dissection, tumor identification and excision, and -- with far greater surgical precision, ease and efficiency... (CNNMoney.com)
If you thought a hangover was bad ... Nov 20, 2007
However, recalling the two previous cases, they ordered a laparoscopy, which showed that the suspected appendicitis was, indeed, another torn bladder. In the end, all three women needed to have their bladders sewn back together by surgeons. (Guardian Unlimited)
Most Hysterectomies Still Invasive Procedures Nov 15, 2007
8 percent done by laparoscopy, which is conducted by inserting one or more small plastic tubes through tiny incisions made in the abdominal wall, allowing narrow surgical instruments and a tiny camera to pass through to remove the uterus. The hysterectomy rate of 5. (MEDLINEplus)
Marshfield Clinic expands health care services in Rhinelander Nov 11, 2007
He specializes in treatment of erectile dysfunction and laparoscopy and is the only Wisconsin physician north of Madison to perform laparoscopic prostatectomy. For more information about Obstetrics/Gynecology or Urology services at the Marshfield Clinic Rhinelander Center, call 715-369-5051 or 800-782-8581 ext. (Forest Republican, WI)
Spain Medical Equipment Market Profile Report is an Essential Source for in-Depth Information and Data Relating to This Sector Oct 25, 2007
- The report provides an overview of the medical equipment industry in Spain and provides data and information on each of the key sub-segments of the industry - Cardiovascular Devices, Orthopedic Devices, Anesthesia and Respiratory Devices, Patient Monitoring Devices, Ophthalmic Devices, Hospital Supplies, Dental Devices, Diagnostic Imaging Devices, Endoscopy, Laparoscopy and Enteral Feed Devices, and In Vitro Diagnostics ... - Endoscopy, Laparoscopy and Enteral Feed Devices. (BusinessWire)
Fianc gives kidney to woman he loves Oct 23, 2007
Everything went absolutely great, he said, explaining that Johnsons kidney was removed through a minimally invasive procedure called laparoscopy, and he left the hospital after a stay of a couple of days with no side effects. After his kidney was removed, it was taken to an adjoining operating room, where it was implanted in Bates. (MSNBC -- Health)
Writer: Video Games Are Good for Kids Oct 19, 2007
He cites a doctor in New York, who specializes in laparoscopy, which is like a computer game in that it involves manipulating a control while watching a screen. "He wondered whether the doctors who had played video games made better surgeons, so he did a poll," says Prensky. (Fox News)
The doctor is now in Oct 10, 2007
Though Roux-en-Y gastric bypass has been performed for many years, this surgery now can be done using laparoscopy, also called minimally invasive surgery. With laparoscopy, surgery is performed through a few small incisions in the abdomen ... Having gastric bypass surgery using laparoscopy means that you have a shorter recovery time and can return to normal activities sooner. (Niles Star, MI)
OmniGuide Announces Launch of LightPath(TM) CO2 Laser Fiber Oct 9, 2007
OmniGuide's unique technology has extended the reach of this surgical tool to minimally invasive procedures in Otology, Laryngology, Head Surgery, Laparoscopy, Gynecology, Gastroenterology and Pulmonology procedures for which there is the potential to damage delicate untargeted structures. The technology has already been used in over 1,200 such surgical procedures in some 150 medical centers. (PR Newswire)
What does the appendix do? finally an answer! Oct 9, 2007
Appendicitis is a condition where the the appendix becomes inflamed and in almost all cases it is removed either by laparotomy or laparoscopy; left untreated, the appendix will rupture, leading to peritonitis, then shock, and, if continued untreated, death. The appendix is routinely removed without any notable ill effects or side effects and the scientists stress that even though the appendix seems to have a function, people should still have them removed when they are inflamed because since... (News-Medical.net)
Baptist Hospital now offers robot-assisted hysterectomies Sep 23, 2007
With laparoscopy the large open incision is replaced by a handful of button-size cuts or ports through which instruments, including a viewing camera, are inserted and manipulated ... The da Vinci system takes laparoscopy to the next level: robotic surgery ... With traditional laparoscopy, the surgeon's movements must be performed in "mirror image" of what she is doing. (Pensacola News Journal)
University scholars receive distinguished, named professorships Sep 21, 2007
Shalhav serves on the Laparoscopy Education Committee of the American Urological Association, and he has recently been selected president and host of the 2010 World Congress of Endourology ... Shalhav then undertook fellowship training in laparoscopy and endourology from 1996 to 1998 at Washington University in St. Louis, where he became an assistant professor. (Univeristy of Chicago Chronicle, IL)
Surgery Without Scars? Sep 19, 2007
NOTES Vs. Laparoscopy ... "Having had laparoscopic surgery myself, and as a laparoscopic surgeon, I can tell you there are no scars within six months to a year of the operation," Hunter tells WebMD. "To suggest laparoscopy is scarring and NOTES isn't is not accurate." ... "They said laparoscopy would never fly -- and they were completely wrong," he remembers. (CBS News)
Cholecystectomy in Sweden 2000 - 2003: a nationwide study on procedures, patient characteristics, and mortality Aug 18, 2007
Results During the four years of the study 43072 patients underwent cholecystectomy for benign biliary disease, 31144 (72%) using a laparoscopic technique and 11928 patients (28%) an open procedure (including conversion from laparoscopy). Patients with open cholecystectomy were older than patients with laparoscopic cholecystectomy (59 vs 49 years, p< 0. (BioMed Central)
Achievements for Aug. 5, 2007 Aug 7, 2007
His special interests include urogynecology, urinary incontinence, minimally invasive pelvic surgery and advanced laparoscopy. For an appointment with Dr. Anil, please call the Women's Health Department at the Onalaska Clinic at 608-392-5003. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Ovary Transplant Between Sisters Produces Embryos Aug 5, 2007
Both procedures were performed by laparoscopy and the sisters were able to go home the next day ... Donnez and colleagues concluded that as a result of "allotransplantation of fresh ovarian tissue" by laparoscopy between "two genetically non-identical sisters", they were able to restore ovarian function after six months, and demonstrate "oocyte retrieval and embryo development". (Medical News Today)
First Case Of Successful Ovarian Tissue Transplantation Between Two, Nonidentical Sisters Aug 3, 2007
" Analysis of the sisters' HLA type showed that their genetically different cells coexisted successfully together (chimaerism) and that, therefore, no immuno-suppressive treatment would be required to prevent the ovarian graft being rejected. The earlier bone marrow transplant and resulting mixing of the sisters' cells meant that Teresa's immune system would recognise Sandra's ovarian tissue as "self" rather than "foreign".In February 2006, Teresa and Sandra were anaesthetised together and three... (Science Daily)
Sisters in historic ovarian tissue swap Aug 2, 2007
" The sisters underwent the operation to transfer the ovarian tissue in February last year. Sections of tissue were removed from Mrs Alvaro using laparoscopy and, in under a minute, were being sewn on to one of her sister's ovaries, also using laparoscopy. The sisters were discharged from hospital the next day. Mrs Alvaro's periods began six months later. Tests on her hormone levels confirmed that her ovaries were functioning. A year later, two eggs were removed from her ovary and fertilised... (The Herald)
Close Up TV News Recognizes Dr. Rao Ballem MD for his Continued Commitment to Innovation in General Surgery Aug 1, 2007
"Laparoscopy Surgery eliminates the need to open an abdominal cavity. Now we can go through the belly button using three tiny incisions and remove the gall bladder. This yields more cosmetically acceptable results with less pain and less recovery time.". This is true of nearly all the procedures Dr. Ballem performs, which also include minimal access surgery to remove breast lumps. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
New practice offers spa treatments, medicine Jul 31, 2007
ZenSpa's medical services range from obstetrics and prenatal care, advanced laparoscopy, menopause and hormone replacement to laser hair removal, facial rejuvenation and skin tightening, microdermabrasion, Botox and Restalyn and other treatments. The facility includes a surgical procedure room and massage, laser and facial rooms. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
High-definition laparoscopic cameras at Cedars-Sinai have clear advantages in telesurgery Jul 19, 2007
Widely known for his expertise in minimally invasive procedures, Phillips and his colleagues recently completed a study on the use of high-definition cameras in laparoscopy and expect to publish their results in the near future. The operating rooms housing the new cameras are designed to provide X-rays and other images, data, and the most sophisticated technology at the surgeons fingertips. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Pacific Fertility Center Offers Free Infertility Seminar: Overcoming Infertility: The Next Step to Parenthood - July 18, 2007 Jul 17, 2007
About Carolyn R. Givens, M.D. Dr. Givens is a skilled practitioner in physician-assisted ovulation induction, laparoscopy and hysteroscopy. During her years at the University of California, San Francisco, she developed particular expertise in severe male factor infertility and genetic problems associated with infertility. (PR Newswire)
Warriors pivot Foyle has emergency surgery Jul 14, 2007
(AP) -- Golden State reserve center underwent an emergency laparoscopy appendectomy on Friday at nearby Saint Louise Regional Hospital. Foyle was in the area taking part in one of five basketball camps he is hosting in the Bay Area this summer. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Nexavar prolongs survival among Liver cancer patients Jun 6, 2007
Laparoscopy may detect metastatic disease, tumor in both lobes of the liver, or an inadequate liver remnant, and avoid the need for open surgery to explore the liver. In some parts of the world, Primary liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma) is very common but it is still relatively uncommon in the US although it is rising every year due to the increasing incidence of hepatitis B and hepatitis C.. (The Money Times)
Operating through natural openings May 8, 2007
A step beyond laparoscopy. Sound familiar. (Newsday -- Health)
Lights, camera, suction: operating's cutting edge May 3, 2007
Between 4000 and 5000 laparoscopy procedures - including surgery for bowel cancer, appendicitis, hernia repair and colon disease - are performed at Concord each year. Associate Professor Greg Falk, head of the upper gastrointestinal department, estimated the technology would allow a further 1000 procedures each year. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Lap band gastric bypass surgery improves insulin resistance May 1, 2007
Joan F. Carroll, Department of Integrative Physiology and Susan F. Franks, Departments of Family Medicine and Psychology, University of North Texas Health Science Center; Adam B. Smith, Laparoscopy, Bariatrics, and Surgery, and David R. Phelps, Radiology Associates of Tarrant County, Fort Worth, TX conducted the investigation. Dr. Carroll is presenting the teams findings at the 120th annual meeting of the American Physiological Society (APS; ), being held as part of the Experimental Biology (EB... (EurekAlert!)
Scarless surgery Apr 26, 2007
Rattner questions whether a natural-opening approach for removing those organs offers enough of an improvement over laparoscopy which can get a patient back to work in four to seven days to make it worthwhile. He sees more potential for procedures that replace surgeries that can keep a person out of work for weeks, like removing a kidney, adrenal gland or a portion of the intestine. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Pharmacy inaugurated at Margaret Sidney Hospital Apr 22, 2007
Cardiology, diabetology, endoscopy, laparoscopy, nephrology, paediatrics, neurology, orthopaedics, plastic surgery and psychiatry are some fields in which it offers specialised care. Tracing the growth of the hospital, its chairman M.S. Balaji said it was established in 1971 with just four beds. (Hindu)
Freezing Kidney Tumors Effective And Less Expensive Than Laparoscopy Mar 22, 2007
Laparoscopy, on the other hand, requires general anesthesia, as well as multiple abdominal incisions to allow access for the surgical instruments ... This early stage research indicates that percutaneous cryoablation in the appropriate patient population can effectively kill tumors, while also offering patients a shorter hospital stay, a faster recovery, and an excellent safety profile, all at a lower cost than laparoscopy, noted study author J. Louis Hinshaw, M.D., of the University of... (Science Daily)
New Combined Laparoscopy And Colonoscopy Procedure May Avoid Need For Major Surgery Mar 21, 2007
A small number of patients diagnosed with polyps in their large intestine have extensive or difficult-to-remove polyps, such as those that are flattened against the colon wall or in hard-to-reach places. As with all polyps that may develop into malignant cancers, they must be removed. (Science Daily)
ISU professor says video games boost surgical abilities Mar 8, 2007
The Quad Cities general surgeon, who often uses less-invasive techniques known as laparoscopy, was not surprised by the findings of a study co-authored by an Iowa State University professor: Laparoscopic surgeons who play video games often are better at their craft. He believes the opposite may be true, too. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Practice makes perfect Mar 8, 2007
"You can go and have your pitching motion or your golf swing analyzed, but no one call tell you what optimal [minimally invasive] surgical movement looks like," said Dr. Adrian Park, head of the center and a laparoscopy pioneer. Diminishing risks to patients. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Sonic to surgeons? Hey, a dad can dream Feb 28, 2007
The story explained: "Laparoscopy and related surgeries involve manipulating instruments through a small incision or body opening where the surgeon's movements are guided by watching a television screen.""Great," I'm thinking, "I've got a couple of budding surgeons in the next room" -- though the vision of two highly skilled future doctors didn't quite mesh with the sounds of my boys' whooping and hollering or the image of their baseball caps turned backward. It didn't matter. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Video games enhance surgical skills Feb 24, 2007
That equipment teaches surgeons inner-body suturing, perhaps the most challenging task in laparoscopy, which involves surgery in the abdominal or pelvic cavity. Data was gathered in three parts over a three-and-a-half month period in 2002. (Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil)
Video game vets make better surgeons Feb 23, 2007
Laparoscopy skills linked to gameplay experience ... A study into laparoscopy surgeons has shown a "strong correlation" between video game skills and the sawbones' ability to perform delicate, TV guided keyhole surgery. (Register)
Good Video Gamer, Good Surgeon? Feb 22, 2007
During the laparoscopy workshop, the surgeons took various tests (none of which involved patients) to gauge their laparoscopy surgery speed and accuracy. The surgeons with a history of playing video games for more than three hours per week were the fastest and most accurate on the laparoscopy surgery tests ... The top scorers in each of those games made 47 percent fewer errors, performed 39 percent faster, and scored 41 percent better overall in their laparoscopy tests, the study shows. (CBS News)
Health Care: What Price Health? Feb 22, 2007
New machines high-resolution MRIs, cutting-edge laparoscopy tools and the like have improved the quality of care. But they don't come cheap. (Investors Business Daily)
Surgeons who do video games more skilled Feb 21, 2007
Laparoscopy and related surgeries involve manipulating instruments through a small incision or body opening where the surgeons movements are guided by watching a television screen. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Video Games Hone Laparoscopic Surgery Skills Feb 20, 2007
"It is likely that video game skills are a better predictor of demonstrated laparoscopic skills and suturing than years of experience with laparoscopy because many laparoscopic procedures do not require the advanced skill sets as measured in the course," they said. While the researchers acknowledged indiscriminant video game playing is not a panacea, they suggested that the visuospatial and other skills acquired through video games may help physicians through the "learning curve" for... (MedPage Today)
