Laparoscopic Sx Achieves Similar Survival Rates in Rectal Cancer
Procedure had survival rates similar to open surgery, with less pain, shorter hospital stays
March 2015 Briefing – Surgery
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Surgery for March 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
FDA Approves New Miniature Blood Pump System
Maintains circulation during high-risk percutaneous coronary intervention procedures
Obesity Ups Respiratory Events in Peds Procedural Sedation
Increased odds of respiratory events, inability to complete associated procedure, prolonged recovery
Legal Issues of Removing Patient From Practice Explored
Article provides suggestions to protect physician from liability, accusations of patient abandonment
Small, Steady Decline in Cancer Rates in U.S. Over Past Decade
Annual report shows progress in battle against cancer
FDA Expands Approval for ‘Valve in Valve’ Aortic Replacement
Now includes people at risk for open-heart surgery complications
2015 Match Sees High Proportion of Unmatched Seniors
2015 Match included largest number of registrants on record; all-time high in terms of positions offered
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, March 24-28
The 2015 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons The annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons was held...
Laparoscopic Tops Abdominal Hysterectomy for Fibroid Tumors
More deaths from leiomyosarcoma after laparoscopic hysterectomy; lower rates of complications
