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Scientific Reports, Published online: 21 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41598-026-43313-1 Preclinical evaluation of the newly developed carina platform in robotic-assisted proctectomy with porcine and cadaveric models

ObjectiveThis study aimed to determine whether the preoperative spino-cranial angle (SCA) predicts cervical sagittal imbalance (CSI) after laminoplasty (LP).MethodsWe retrospectively screened 298 consecutive patients with degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM) who underwent LP at our hospital from January 2018 to June 2021. Of these, 116 met the inclusion criteria and were analyzed. Radiographic …

Using a massage gun on or around the eyes risks major tearing and bruising to the retina-the light sensitive tissue at the back of the eye-doctors warn in the online journal BMJ Case Reports after treating a young man who had used one of these devices.

ObjectivesThis meta-analysis aimed to compare the efficacy of botulinum toxin (BTX) injection versus surgery for acute acquired concomitant esotropia (AACE).MethodsPubMed, Embase, Web of Science, China Biomedical Sinomed, and the Cochrane Library were systematically searched for studies comparing BTX and surgery in AACE. The primary outcome was motor success rate, and secondary outcomes included …

Joseph and Honmai Goodman have established an endowed director's chair for UC San Diego's Center for the Future of Surgery and new funds to support leadership, training and emerging technologies in the UC San Diego School of Medicine.

Houston Methodist facial plastic surgeon available to discuss why World Cup injuries such as broken noses may be more serious than fans realize.

RAMRS consists of two modules. The first, robot‑assisted osteotomy, uses an optical tracking system and a collaborative robotic arm to guide the bone saw. A hand‑eye calibration procedure determines the exact pose of the robot's end‑effector relative to a tracking marker.

Start with a number that ought to give the whole boom pause: within a year of starting one of the new weight-loss injections, roughly two-thirds of people taking them for obesity alone have stopped. Sixty-five percent, give New! Sign up for our email newsletter on Substack.

A study led by researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) demonstrated a new method of using decellularized cartilage with patient-specific cells to help enlarge the pediatric airways narrowed as a result of severe subglottic stenosis.

A minimally invasive treatment that blocks inflammation-driving blood vessels in the knee provided significant pain relief and improved function for osteoarthritis patients, with benefits lasting at least a year. The procedure was safe, highly successful, and could offer a new alternative for people seeking relief before considering knee replacement.

Manual by Roswell Park's Khurshid Guru, MD, is designed for surgeons at all stages of training and experience

BackgroundBariatric surgery is an effective long-term treatment for severe obesity. Psychological outcomes after surgery are clinically important.MethodsThis prospective, non-interventional, longitudinal cohort enrolled adults scheduled for bariatric surgery at King Abdulaziz University Hospital (Jeddah, Saudi Arabia). The participants completed two online questionnaires: one pre-and one post-sur…

Patients who had a nerve block experienced good pain control during procedure, but some sought follow-up care for ongoing pain. The post Study sheds light on managing pain in wrist fracture surgery appeared first on Kaiser Permanente Division of Research .

Background: Retrograde nails are becoming used increasingly in the trauma setting and the indications are expanding. The goal of this study was to evaluate micromotion at fracture sites in the proximal half of the femur stabilized with a retrograde intramedullary nail to determine the effects of fracture location, canal fill, and screw configuration. Methods: Composite femurs were loaded in simul…

Nervonik, a clinical-stage medical device company developing next-generation peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) technologies, today announced the completion of a first-in-human feasibility study demonstrating the ability to record key nerve-related biosignals from 16 peripheral nerves in 8 chronic pain patients across multiple anatomical targets.

Every year, millions of people around the world undergo major surgery. These operations may involve the chest, abdomen, pelvis, head, or other important parts of the body. While modern surgery has become much safer than it was in the past, one challenge remains common: blood loss during an operation. When patients lose too much blood, […] The post Cheap Drug Could Dramatically Reduce Blood Transf…

Atul Gawande is a surgeon, author and public health expert. He holds the Cynthia and John F. Fish Distinguished Chair in Surgery at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and is Samuel O. Thier Professor of the Practice of Surgery at Harvard Medical School. He previously served as assistant administrator for global health at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and as co-founder and chair …

As the global burden of infected wounds continues to rise-with over 300 million surgeries performed annually and postoperative infections affecting 5–20% of patients-conventional wound dressings face a critical limitation: no single product has successfully integrated protective function, wearing comfort, and efficient antibacterial activity.