Novel Uses of Indocyanine Green in Thoracic Surgery: A Review and Case Series
Surg Technol Int. 2023 Nov 16;43:sti43/1706. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTIndocyanine green (ICG) is a water-soluble molecule that emits fluorescence in the near-infrared light spectrum. Due to its fluorescence properties, safety profile, and cost-effectiveness, ICG is used in minimally invasive surgery, enabling real-time visualization of structures during the operation. Until recently, its use was mainly limited to robotic surgery, which required specific technological setups to visualize the fluorescence. With recent technological advancements, however, similar capabilities can now be integrated into smaller laparoscop...
Source: Surgical Technology International - November 16, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Justin A Olivera Isaac Faith Osita Onugha Source Type: research
Use of Topical Gaseous Nitric Oxide/Plasma Energy in the Treatment of Recalcitrant Wounds
This report summarizes current applications of this unique approach in the treatment of chronic, hard-to-heal and infected wounds.PMID:37972542 (Source: Surgical Technology International)
Source: Surgical Technology International - November 16, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Terry Treadwell Source Type: research
The Risk of Mortality in Elderly Patients with Acute Vascular Insufficiency of the Intestine is 2.5-Fold Greater than that in Adult Patients: An Analysis of 36,864 Patients
CONCLUSION: For elderly patients emergently admitted for intestinal vascular insufficiency, the odds of mortality were 2.5 times greater than in adult patients. Age, male sex, operation, and several comorbidities were risk factors for mortality; whereas, invasive diagnostic procedures and longer hospital stay were the protective factors against mortality.PMID:37972543 (Source: Surgical Technology International)
Source: Surgical Technology International - November 16, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Maziyah O'garro Abbas Smiley Rifat Latifi Source Type: research
Evaluation of Lumbar Adhesiolysis Using a Radiofrequency Catheter During Epiduroscopy in the Treatment of Failed Back Surgery Syndrome (FBSS)
This study found a clinically relevant reduction of pain at 1 and 6 months after epiduroscopy in patients with FBSS. The use of a radiofrequency catheter is safe and effective in resection of hard and thick epidural scars.PMID:37972544 (Source: Surgical Technology International)
Source: Surgical Technology International - November 16, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Roberto Gazzeri Susanna Tribuzi Matteo Luigi Giuseppe Leoni Fabrizio Micheli Felice Occhigrossi Source Type: research
Mako ® Robotic-Arm Assisted Total Hip Arthroplasty: Avoiding Impingement with Updated THA Software
This article, through case histories, will discuss the various principles and adjustments that can be made to place components in the ideal location based on individual anatomy.PMID:37972545 (Source: Surgical Technology International)
Source: Surgical Technology International - November 16, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Robert Marchand Devin Olsen Craig Shul Tyler Edmond Daniel Hameed Nate Angerett Michael A Mont Source Type: research
