Gender Gap in Surgery Needs to End: General Surgery News
(MedPage Today) -- Also, location matters when it comes to incisional hernia risk after colectomy (Source: MedPage Today Gastroenterology)
Source: MedPage Today Gastroenterology - March 7, 2018 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: news
Enhanced-recovery Protocol Linked to Better Colectomy Outcomes Enhanced-recovery Protocol Linked to Better Colectomy Outcomes
Implementing enhanced-recovery protocols (ERPs) is associated with reduced length of stay (LOS) and complication risk after colectomy, a new pilot study in 15 U.S. hospitals confirms.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - January 2, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Medscape Today News Source Type: news
Why a Two-Pound Robot is Getting Love from Investors
About two-thirds of colon resection procedures are performed via open surgery with an eight- to 12-inch incision and several weeks of recovery time. A miniature robotically assisted surgical device (RASD) developed by a company called Virtual Incision could change that.
Virtual Incision is just about ready to go to FDA seeking a 510(k) clearance for its two-pound RASD that operates entirely inside the body through a single abdominal incision and is expected to be less expensive and more portable than existing laparoscopic surgery robots. To help it get there, investors recently poured $18 million into the company.
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Source: MDDI - December 13, 2017 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Amanda Pedersen Tags: Medical Device Business R & Source Type: news
New Analytic Approach Pinpoints Laparoscopic Colectomy Savings New Analytic Approach Pinpoints Laparoscopic Colectomy Savings
Laparoscopic colectomy is more cost-effective than open surgery, with most of the savings derived from reduced use of health services after discharge and fewer readmissions, according to researchers who used a novel analytic approach known as instrumental variable analysis.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines - June 23, 2017 Category: Surgery Tags: General Surgery News Source Type: news
Both Older and Younger Patients Benefit from Laparoscopic Colectomy
(MedPage Today) -- Younger patients less likely to be discharged to facility (Source: MedPage Today Gastroenterology)
Source: MedPage Today Gastroenterology - March 23, 2017 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: news
COPD Patients Needing Colectomy Do Better with Laparascopic Surgery
(MedPage Today) -- Shorter stays, lower readmission rates vs open procedures (Source: MedPage Today Gastroenterology)
Source: MedPage Today Gastroenterology - March 23, 2017 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: news
Does Mesh for Hernias Hold Up? General Surgery News Report
(MedPage Today) -- Also, cost cutting with laparoscopic colectomy, new journal app (Source: MedPage Today Public Health)
Source: MedPage Today Public Health - February 22, 2017 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Recurrence of Crohn's Disease After TC-PI Recurrence of Crohn's Disease After TC-PI
Is total colectomy with permanent ileostomy for medically refractory colonic Crohn ' s disease curative?Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - February 21, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Gastroenterology Journal Article Source Type: news
Colectomy for Ulcerative Colitis Tied to Gallstone Disease Colectomy for Ulcerative Colitis Tied to Gallstone Disease
The risk of gallstone disease is increased following colectomy for ulcerative colitis, researchers have found.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines - February 11, 2017 Category: Surgery Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
MassDevice.com +5 | The top 5 medtech stories for September 13, 2016
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5. Orthofix launches study of pulsed electromagnetic fields in treating osteoarthritis
Orthofix said today it enrolled the 1st patient in a study exploring the use of its Physio-Stim pulsed electromagnetic field system for treatin...
Source: Mass Device - September 13, 2016 Category: Medical Equipment Authors: MassDevice Tags: News Well Plus 5 Source Type: news
Ethicon wins FDA nod for Enseal X1 tissue sealer
Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) subsidiary Ethicon said today it won FDA 510(k) clearance for its Enseal X1 large jaw tissue sealer designed for vessel sealing and precise heat management.
The Somerville, N.J.-based company said the newly cleared Enseal X1 is an advanced bipolar device designed for use in open procedures, such as colectomies and hysterectomies.
“Ethicon remains committed to addressing the critical needs of patients, ensuring they have access to the most effective treatment through continued innovation and product enhancement. By providing access to leading-edge technology in advanced bipolar en...
Source: Mass Device - September 12, 2016 Category: Medical Equipment Authors: Fink Densford Tags: 510(k) Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Regulatory/Compliance Surgical Ethicon Source Type: news
Dartmouth researchers develop a new method to transparently measure health care value
(The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy & Clinical Practice) Dartmouth researchers used Hospital Compare and Medicare expenditure data for 2012 to construct a hospital-level measure of value. They used a numerator composed of quality care measures (satisfaction, use of timely and effective care, and avoidance of harms) and a denominator composed of risk-adjusted 30 day episode-of-care expenditures for four admission types: acute myocardial infarction, coronary artery bypass grafting, colectomy, and hip replacement surgery. (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - June 6, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Colectomy dominates TNF-α inhibitors for ulcerative colitis
(Source: PharmacoEconomics and Outcomes News)
Source: PharmacoEconomics and Outcomes News - April 30, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
Appendectomy and Colectomy Risk in Ulcerative ColitisAppendectomy and Colectomy Risk in Ulcerative Colitis
Appendectomy does not decrease, and may increase, the risk of colectomy in patients with ulcerative colitis (UC), according to a retrospective study and meta-analysis. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines - April 30, 2016 Category: Surgery Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news
What is the Recurrence Risk for Clostridium difficile Infection?
Discussion
Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) is a common cause of nosocomial diarrhea.
Clostridium difficile is an obligate, anaerobic, gram-positive bacillus that is spore-forming and toxin producing. It is resistant to acid, heat, antibiotics and many antiseptic agents. Spores are acquired from the environment or by oral-fecal route. Once in the colon, the bacteria attach and proliferate making vegetative forms. Two main toxins are produced which disrupt the colonic integrity. Toxin A (TcdA) is an endotoxin that disrupts the mucosal cells. Toxin B (TcdB) is a cytotoxin that is 1000x more potent than TcdA and causes...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - March 28, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Authors: pediatriceducationmin Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
