Surgery News
Get cutting-edge news about surgical procedures for a variety of medical and health specialties, including announcements from leading surgical practices and surgeons, research, partnerships and products.
NewProductHelp.com to be at Forefront of Marketing Campaign for "Anaboot" Invention
Anne W. and Susan P., Utah residents and co-inventors, have contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent their anaboot concept to industry over the next 2 years. A simple yet highly effective new product that aims to provide both protection and peace of mind... - May 15, 2011 - New Product Help, Inc.
Dr. Kevin Sadati to Speak at the 95th Annual Clinical Assembly of the AOCOO-HNS/Facial Plastic Surgery
Dr. Sadati of Newport Beach, CA, Will Introduce a New Facelift Technique. - May 01, 2011 - Dr. Kevin Sadati
Laser Spine Institute Announces May Seminars
Leader in Endoscopic Spine Surgery Offers Complimentary Medical Presentations and Treatment Options - April 30, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
Stevens Thoracic Catheter Senior Design Team Takes 1st Place at Regional ISPE Competition
On April 21, Stevens students took 1st place at the regional International Society of Pharmaceutical Engineers (ISPE) Student Poster Competition for their novel thoracic catheter design. - April 29, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Laser Spine Institute Administrator Named to List of "Surgery Center Administrators to Know"
Jim Stafford Named as One of 135 Great ASC Administrators by Becker’s ASC - April 28, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
Laser Spine Institute Chief Corporate Operations Officer to Serve on Best Buddies Advisory Council
Jimmy St. Louis Continues Involvement at Nonprofit Organization’s Business Buddies Tampa Bay Location - April 20, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
University of California, Irvine to Hold CME Approved Spine Surgery Symposium on June 3, 2011 in Orange County, California
The UC Irvine Dept of Orthopedic Surgery is proud to announce the 2011 UC Irvine Spine Symposium. The CME accredited symposium will include world reknowned faculty from UC Irvine, UCSF, UCLA, USC, and UCSD. Various spine topics will be discussed, ranging from the diagnosis of back and neck pain, diagnostic studies, pain management, and current and future surgical therapies. - April 16, 2011 - Irvine Spine Center
TransEnterix Introduces New SPIDER Surgical System
Enhanced design delivers added strength, precision and ergonomics — through tiny incision the size of a dime. - April 01, 2011 - TransEnterix
Robotic Spine Surgery at the University of California, Irvine, Orthopedic Spine Center Can Provide Improved Results and Decreased Failure Rates for Surgical Patients
Dr. Nitin Bhatia and Dr. Samuel Bederman are the first team in Orange County to perform complex spine surgery using robots. - March 25, 2011 - Irvine Spine Center
TransEnterix Continues to Advance Laparoscopic Surgery Through Innovation
New line of 3mm SPIDER MicroLap™ surgical instruments paves way for "freckle" surgery. - March 25, 2011 - TransEnterix
U.S. Device Start-Up Companies Move Rapidly, Efficiently and Safely Into Early First-In-Man Uses
acroMIS opens markets big enough to drive sustainable profitability outside the U.S. - March 25, 2011 - acroMIS Global MedTech
Laser Spine Institute Presents Ultimate Golf Sweepstakes Facebook Contest
Laser Spine Institute Hosts Opportunity to Win Exclusive Outback Steakhouse Pro-Am Tickets and Outback Steakhouse Gift Cards. - March 24, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
First Micro LAP-BAND® Procedure, Performed by Dr Emma Patterson, Brings Increased Patient Privacy
Dr Emma Patterson has performed the first reported Micro LAP-BAND® procedure using MicroLap instruments. This laparoscopic procedure was performed with 2.7 mm instruments, half the size of normal instruments, which means the tiny scars left behind are barely visible. While LAP-BAND® scars... - March 22, 2011 - Doctors of Weight Loss
The New York Center for Advanced Parathyroid Surgery is Now Using the Tosoh AIA-360 for Rapid Intraoperative Parathyroid Hormone Testing (IOPTH)
New York Center for Advanced Parathyroid Surgery is now using the leading Parathyroid Hormone Analyzer for IOPTH, Tosoh AIA-360, which ensures the success of minimally invasive parathyroid surgery. - March 19, 2011 - WRS Health
Healthware Systems and Surgical Directions Form Partnership
Firms announce partnership to jointly market products and services to improve hospital’s surgical department operational and financial performance. HealthWare Systems, a provider of innovative software solutions to improve workflow processes within the revenue cycle, and Surgical Directions,... - March 18, 2011 - Surgical Directions, LLC
Laser Spine Institute Senior Director Medical Ops Clinical Quality and Compliance to Present at AORN
Valerie Maxam-Moore, RN, MN to Offer Insights on Benchmarking, Infection Control and Supply Cost Reduction - March 16, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
Medical Journal Using QR Codes to Link Print and Digital Video
NEUROSURGERY® Readers can now watch surgical videos from their smartphone without ever putting down an issue. - March 15, 2011 - Congress of Neurological Surgeons
Phase 2 Medical Manufacturing Completes Corporate Re-Branding Initiative
Phase 2 Medical Manufacturing, Inc. has completed an intensive re-branding initiative in conjunction with Harbour Light Strategic Marketing. The process included a brand audit, new corporate logo, new website, trade show booths and sales collateral materials. - March 11, 2011 - Phase 2 Medical Manufacturing, Inc.
Florida’s Only Female Bariatric Surgeon Adopts SPIDER Surgical System
New technology allows Dr. Tiffany Jessee to perform gastric-band procedure entirely through one incision. - March 10, 2011 - TransEnterix
Voicebrook to Participate in American Pathology Foundation Spring Conference
Speech recognition experts to demonstrate how VoiceOver can drive reporting process improvements. - March 05, 2011 - Voicebrook, Inc.
Fort Worth Bariatric Surgeon Adopts SPIDER® System for Gastric Banding
As both surgeon and gastric band patient, Dr. Adam Smith appreciates system’s fewer incisions. - March 04, 2011 - TransEnterix
Laser Spine Institute Announces March Seminars
Company Offers Complimentary Treatment Advice and Medical Presentations - March 02, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
Laser Spine Institute Announces Chairman of Surgery Changes
Dr. James St. Louis Named Chairman of Surgery Emeritus, Founder And Dr. Michael Weiss Appointed Chairman Of Surgery. - February 26, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
University of Miami Surgeon Removes Kidney Through Patient’s Belly Button
Using SPIDER Surgical System, Dr. Raymond J. Leveillee performs UHealth’s first single-incision nephrectomy. - February 20, 2011 - TransEnterix
Block Imaging Announces New Refurbished Medical Imaging Industry Blog
Block Imaging International announced today the launch of a new company blog. The “Block Blog” can be found at http://info.blockimaging.com. This blog was created to educate and inform readers on numerous topics within the refurbished medical imaging industry; buying, selling and renting refurbished imaging equipment best practices, engineering, financing and service options as well as answers to common questions and analysis of industry events and topics. - February 19, 2011 - Block Imaging
Noted Orange County Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon Develops Breakthrough Mini Face Lift
Dr. Kevin Sadati of Newport Beach, CA is Board-Certified by the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery. - February 18, 2011 - Dr. Kevin Sadati
Sen. John Thrasher Commends Laser Spine Institute for Job Growth, Lowering Healthcare Costs
Florida State Senator Tours Leading Endoscopic Spine Surgery Facility. - February 17, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
Dallas Plastic Surgeon and Fat Grafting Expert Featured in Plastic Surgery Practice Magazine
Dr. Samuel Lam, a plastic surgeon specializing in fat grafting in Dallas, Texas, contributes his views on the benefits and drawbacks of facial fat transfer and related stem cell therapy in magazine’s January edition. - February 11, 2011 - Lam Institute for Hair Restoration
Dr. Kevin Sadati, Award-Winning Expert in Fat Grafting, Introduces Unique Procedure
Fat Grafting with Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) is a More Durable and Cost-Effective Alternative to repeated Injectables - February 11, 2011 - Gallery of Cosmetic Surgery
OrthoPathways Group, Inc. (OPG) Announces Stamina Knee™ System
OrthoPathways Group, Inc. (OPG) reports that they are in the final decision process on a new knee replacement implant system as the company continues to pursue new technologies to aid the orthopedically challenged patient. - February 10, 2011 - Global-Med Technologies Group Inc (GTG)
Laser Spine Institute Physician Dr. Anand Gandhi Published in Instructional Book
Physician’s Study, “Yoga And The Aging Spine,” Published In Instructional Book - February 09, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
Difficult Airway Emergencies Are Made Easier with Simple ROTIGS Intubation Device and a Little Anesthesia
A simple medical device by Honolulu inventor Dr. Brad NaPier makes difficult airway emergency intubations easier for medical professionals. - February 03, 2011 - Hanu Surgical Devices
South Nassau Communities Hospital's Orthopedic Surgeons Use Arthroscope to Repair Shoulder Injuries
The center’s shoulder specialists have extensive training and experience in diagnosing and repairing all shoulder injuries. This includes instability, impingement, rotator cuff or labrum tears, recurrent dislocations and frozen shoulder. - February 03, 2011 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Laser Spine Institute Opens Cincinnati Facility
Leader in Endoscopic Spine Surgery Expands Into Ohio Market - February 02, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
Laser Spine Institute Announces February Seminars
Company Offers Complimentary Medical Presentations And Treatment Advice - January 30, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
North American Seminars, Inc. Introduces a New Physical Therapy Continuing Education Course, Advanced Management of Breast Cancer Rehabilitation
North American Seminars, Inc. introduces a two day physical therapy continuing education course that is designed to expand and advance current clinical knowledge by providing more in depth clinical information needed to problem solve through a complex variety of breast cancer diagnoses. - January 26, 2011 - North American Seminars
Laser Spine Institute Expands Oklahoma City Facility to Offer Surgeries in Outpatient Setting
Leader in Endoscopic Spine Surgery Expands New Oklahoma City Facility. - January 16, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
Fort Worth Bariatric Surgeon Adopts SPIDER® System for Gastric Banding
As both surgeon and gastric band patient, Dr. Adam Smith appreciates system’s fewer incisions - January 08, 2011 - TransEnterix
ACRM Corp’s Revolutionary 3D Medical Models Save Patients Thousands on Orthopedic Surgery
ACRM Corp produces three-dimensional models of a patient’s anatomy derived from CT or MRI scans. These models are being used by orthopaedic surgeons and neurosurgeons in their pre-surgical planning, resulting in surgical cost savings of tens of thousands of dollars. - January 04, 2011 - ACRM Corp
Eden Spine Vertebral Body Replacement Receives CE Mark Approval
Eden Spine (www.EdenSpine.com), a Florida based Medical Devices organization announced today that the GIZA™was granted CE Mark approval. “The GIZA™ is a new generation VBR, specifically designed to save valuable O.R. time and decrease the risk of subsidence,” says Mourad... - December 17, 2010 - Eden Spine, LLC
Laser Spine Institute Scottsdale Celebrates Second Anniversary
Laser Spine Institute Experiences Continued Success and Growth in Local Market - December 12, 2010 - Laser Spine Institute
NewProductHelp.com to be at Helm of Marketing Efforts for Suturex Tool Invention
James D. and Louise H., California residents and co-inventors, have contracted South Florida invention assistance leaders NewProductHelp.com to represent their Suturex Tool concept to industry over the next 2 years. An effective new tool designed to make the process of suture removal simpler and... - December 09, 2010 - New Product Help, Inc.
Laser Spine Institute Announces December Seminars
Company Offers Complimentary Medical Presentations - December 03, 2010 - Laser Spine Institute
Robot Assisted Surgery to Remove Thymus Gland Performed for First Time on Long Island
Shahriyour Andaz, MD, needed just four small incisions to perform the procedure on a 49 year-old patient who had been diagnosed with a two-centimeter, PET-positive mass in the thymus gland. - December 01, 2010 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
SpinalVu, Inc. Announces New Products
SpinalVu, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Global-Med Technologies Group, Inc., announced that it has begun production of two (2) product systems for treatment of spinal disorders and has contracted with SMI of Ocala, Florida to produce its X-Wave™ Cervical Interbody System and X-Wave™ Lumbar Interbody System. - November 29, 2010 - Global-Med Technologies Group Inc (GTG)
Ashley Will Recognized by Tampa Bay Business Journal as Up & Comer
Laser Spine Institute Director Of Marketing Wins Up & Comers Award. - November 24, 2010 - Laser Spine Institute
Laser Spine Institute Philadelphia Celebrates First Anniversary and New Executive Director
Laser Spine Institute Experiences Continued Success and Growth in Local Market - November 20, 2010 - Laser Spine Institute
Louisville, KY Based eLearning Developer Announces Launch of Surgery Squad
SurgerySquad.com to provide free interactive, virtual surgeries for patient education and general surgery information. - November 18, 2010 - Surgery Squad
Laser Spine Institute Hosts Tampa Chamber Business After Hours Event
Laser Spine Institute Continues Commitment to Community Involvement. - November 17, 2010 - Laser Spine Institute
Global-Med Technologies Group (GTG) Announces Grand Opening
Global-Med Technologies Group (GTG) invites interested members of the public to visit GTG’s new corporate headquarters on St. Armands Circle in Sarasota, Florida - November 15, 2010 - Global-Med Technologies Group Inc (GTG)