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Sulcus Tube Internal Needle Guidewire Technique for Glaucoma Drainage Device Placement: Improving Surgical Ease and Precision
IntroductionDespite the rise of micro-invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS), glaucoma drainage device implantation continues to be a mainstay among...
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Outcomes of continuous flow left ventricular assist device after surgical left ventricular restoration
ObjectivesThis study aimed to report the clinical outcomes of continuous flow left ventricular assist device implantation in end-stage chronic heart...
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Educational value of a novel telestration device for surgical coaching—a randomized controlled trial
IntroductionCommunication is fundamental to effective surgical coaching. This can be challenging for training during image-guided procedures where...
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Novel antibiotic irrigation device versus standard O-ring wound retractor in the prevention of surgical site infection following colorectal resection
PurposeWe sought to compare the effectiveness of a novel antibiotic irrigation device to the standard O-ring wound retractor in preventing surgical...
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Technical note: preliminary surgical experience with a new implantable epicranial stimulation device for chronic focal cortex stimulation in drug-resistant epilepsy
PurposeThis study is to report some preliminary surgical considerations and outcomes after the first implantations of a new and commercially...
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Complications associated with minimally invasive surgical therapies (MIST) for surgical management of benign prostatic hyperplasia: a Manufacturer and User Facility Device Experience (MAUDE) database review
PurposeMAUDE database houses medical device reports of suspected device-related complications received by Food and Drug Administration. In the...
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First human surgery using a surgical assistance robotics device for laparoscopic cholecystectomies
BackgroundOver the past 20 years, surgeons involved in soft tissue minimally invasive surgery have experienced the pros and cons of both conventional...
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Surgical and audiological outcomes with a new transcutaneous bone conduction device with reduced transducer thickness in children
PurposeDue to smaller bone thickness, young children with conductive or mixed hearing loss or single-sided deafness were previously most commonly...
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Multiphase preclinical assessment of a novel device to locate unintentionally retained surgical sharps: a proof-of-concept study
BackgroundRetained surgical sharps (RSS) is a “never event” that is preventable but may still occur despite of correct count and negative X-ray. This...
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Effect of a new type of head and neck fixation and traction device in the surgical treatment of patients with irreducible atlantoaxial dislocation
BackgroundIn order to improve the clinical medical technology, enhance the clinical effect and improve the disease detection rate, the clinical...
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Nexplanonectomy—the surgical removal of an embolized implanted contraceptive device: a case report and review of the literature
BackgroundNexplanon implants are a common hormonal contraceptive modality. Though rare, these devices can embolize into the injured wall of the...
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Use of energy device in general surgical operations: impact on peri-operative outcomes
BackgroundThe introduction of energy devices has significantly expanded the scope of surgical expedition. The LigaSure™ vessel sealing system is a...
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Mid-Term Outcome of Left Ventricle Reverse Remodeling After Atrial Septal Defect Closure: A Comparison Between Surgical and Device Groups
Right ventricular (RV) volume overload occurs in patients with significant atrial septal defect (ASD II) shunts, which can impair left ventricle (LV)...
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A case of truncus arteriosus with severe heart failure and pulmonary stenosis: bridge to transplant candidacy with surgical correction and a ventricular-assist device
Ventricular-assist device therapy for small patients with congenital heart disease is challenging due to its complex anatomy and hemodynamics. We...
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Novel, disposable, self-inserted, vaginal device for the non-surgical management of pelvic organ prolapse: efficacy, safety, and quality of life
BackgroundWe evaluated a novel disposable, collapsible, ring-shaped vaginal device that is self-inserted within an applicator and removed with a...
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Surgical and Device Interventions in the Treatment of Chronic Thromboembolic Disease
Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary disease (CTEPD) is characterized by unresolved clot burden in large pulmonary arteries, obstructive disease in...
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The impact of continuous wireless monitoring on adverse device effects in medical and surgical wards: a review of current evidence
Novel technologies allow continuous wireless monitoring systems (CWMS) to measure vital signs and these systems might be favorable compared to...
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Quantitative Comparison of Surgical Device Usage in Laparoscopic Gastrectomy Between Surgeons’ Skill Levels: an Automated Analysis Using a Neural Network
BackgroundWhether surgical device usage in laparoscopic gastrectomy differs with respect to operator’s skill levels is unknown. Further, device usage...
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Peri-device leakage and delayed endothelialization of the Watchman device: a computed tomography study
ObjectivesThis study aimed to explore the endothelialization process and assess the potential association between endothelialization and peri-device...
