Surgery News
Get cutting-edge news about surgical procedures for a variety of medical and health specialties, including announcements from leading surgical practices and surgeons, research, partnerships and products.
Satori World Medical Global Transgender Program™ Announces Educational Seminars at Trans Mentors International in Phoenix, AZ
Company’s Director of Patient Services, Kevin Poling, to speak on Affordable Sexual Reassignment Surgery. - October 16, 2011 - Satori World Medical
Laser Spine Institute Sponsors 13th Annual Florida Suncoast Race for the Cure
Leader in Endoscopic Spine Surgery Supports Breast Cancer Awareness as Bronze Sponsor. - October 12, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
Popular Austin Hair Transplant Surgeon Offering the Gift of Hair with Free Hair Transplant
Individuals are invited to submit their hair loss stories on McGrath Medical’s Facebook page from now until November 24th for a chance to win a free hair transplant from Dr. Dan McGrath. - October 12, 2011 - McGrath Medical
DirectRooms.com – New Laser Surgery Research is Discussed in November 2011 in Florence
DirectRooms.com reveals that practitioners of laser surgery and laser medicine will be meeting in Florence in early November to review the latest discoveries from within the industry. - October 11, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
Miami Surgery Practice Offers Discreet New STARR Weight-Loss Treatment
Bariatric surgeon Dr. Enrique Whittwell praises privacy and comfort of new procedure. - October 07, 2011 - TransEnterix
Laser Spine Institute Participates in 2011 Rock ‘n’ Roll Philadelphia Half-Marathon
Employees of Leader in Endoscopic Spine Surgery Expand Community Relations by Running in Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon. - October 06, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
Laser Spine Institute Announces October Seminars
Leader in Endoscopic Spine Surgery Offers Complimentary Medical Presentations and Treatment Options. - October 01, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
Laser Spine Institute Chief Operating Officer Recognized by Becker’s ASC Review
Dotty Bollinger Chosen as One of 130 Great Women Leaders in the ASC Industry by Becker’s ASC Review. - September 30, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
Laser Spine Institute Executive Director Named Top Ambulatory Surgery Center Leader
Heidi Gwynn Chosen as One of 30 ASC Industry Leaders Under Age 40 by Becker’s ASC Review. - September 30, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
Laser Spine Institute Health Information Manager Named to Erwin Technical Center Advisory Board
Mary Mayer Supports Local Vocational-Technical College’s Medical Coding and Billing Program. - September 28, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
New Jersey Bariatric Center Surgeons Perform the First Robotic Gastric Bypass Surgery in New Jersey
New Jersey Bariatric Center surgeons Dr. Ajay Goyal and Dr. Glenn Forrester became the first practice in New Jersey to offer robotic-assisted bariatric surgery, after performing the state’s first gastric bypass using the daVinci Surgical System at Trinitas Regional Medical Center. The... - September 28, 2011 - New Jersey Bariatric Center
US Patent Granted for the WELLEX™ Interspinous Technology
A Key US Patent for the Treatment of Spinal Stenosis - September 26, 2011 - Eden Spine, LLC
Laser Spine Institute Opens Oklahoma City Ambulatory Surgery Center
Leader in Endoscopic Spine Surgery Expands Office-Based Surgery Center to Meet Patient Demands - September 25, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
Eminent Spine Shares FDA Audit Results
Eminent Spine is pleased to release the results of an unscheduled FDA audit performed between February 28-March 4, 2011. - September 23, 2011 - Eminent Spine
Laser Spine Institute Named to Inc. 5000 List for the Second Consecutive Year
Leader in Endoscopic Spine Surgery Again Named One of Nation’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies - September 23, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
Captiva Spine® Broadens Product Offering with 510(k) Clearance for CapLOX II™ Spinal System
Captiva Spine, Inc., a medical device organization dedicated to developing and distributing spinal technologies in the US and internationally, today announced that it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug administration (FDA) to market the CapLOX II™ Spinal System, a... - September 15, 2011 - Captiva Spine, Inc
Eminent Spine Releases Results from a Study of Their King Cobra Anterior Cervical Plate
Eminent Spine released results, showing no complications, of their King Cobra Cervical Plate. - September 15, 2011 - Eminent Spine
Eminent Spine Anterior Lumbar Buttress Fang Plate
Eminent Spine published a study regarding their Anterior Lumbar Buttress Fang Plate showing results of no complications. - September 15, 2011 - Eminent Spine
Eminent Spine's Pedicle Screw System
Eminent Spine has been analyzing patient data to maintain safe, effective products. - September 15, 2011 - Eminent Spine
Laser Spine Institute Wins Arizona’s Most Admired Companies Award
Arizona Business Magazine and BestCompaniesAZ Recognize Leader in Endoscopic Spine Surgery as a Quality Workplace - September 11, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
Doctors of Weight Loss Announces Six New Experts and Weekly Newsletter
Doctors of Weight Loss, a resource for individuals who want to understand the latest research, news, and options for weight loss surgery, has announced the addition of six new bariatric surgeons to their existing expert panel. Doctors of Weight Loss Experts are chosen based on their high level of... - September 07, 2011 - Doctors of Weight Loss
Laser Spine Institute Named to Gulf Coast Business Review’s 2011 Gulf Coast 500
Leader in Endoscopic Spine Surgery Recognized Among Top 500 Headquartered Companies on the Gulf Coast. - September 01, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
Laser Spine Institute Launches Online Physical Therapy Video Series for Enhanced Patient Experience
Leader in Endoscopic Spine Surgery Incorporates Comprehensive Therapy Videos to Address Additional Patient Needs - August 28, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
Laser Spine Institute Announces September Seminars
Leader in Endoscopic Spine Surgery Offers Complimentary Medical Presentations and Treatment Options - August 26, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
Bagolie Friedman Injury Lawyers: Transvaginal Placement of Surgical Mesh for Pelvic Organ Prolapse Presents Serious Risks
Following a recent update by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Bagolie Friedman Injury Lawyers is directing attention toward the dangers of using transvaginal mesh implants to help prevent pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and/or stress urinary incontinence (SUI). After releasing warnings about... - August 24, 2011 - Bagolie Friedman Injury Lawyers
Laser Spine Institute to Provide Surgical Aid to Military Personnel
Leader in Endoscopic Spine Surgery Inks Contract with TRICARE - August 24, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
Women’s Specialists of Plano Drs. Dennis Eisenberg and Murray Fox Perform First Robotic Hysterectomy on New DaVinci Si Machine with 8mm Camera at Medical Center Plano
Dr. Dennis Eisenberg of Plano, Texas, a pioneer in the use of the robotic hysterectomy surgical technique, recently completed his first hysterectomy surgery at Medical Center Plano using the new DaVinci Si machine. Dr. Eisenberg was assisted on this procedure by fellow surgeon Dr. Murray Fox of Plano, TX. - August 23, 2011 - Dr. Dennis Eisenberg
Laser Spine Institute Hosts 2011 Infection Prevention Symposium
Leader in Endoscopic Spine Surgery Provides Hands on Training to All Facility Medical Operations Staff - August 21, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
Dr. Jeffrey Todd Smith MD, Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon – Attending ASIA 2011
Dr. J. Todd Smith (Jeffrey Todd Smith) is a board certified orthopedic surgeon with specialty in spine practices in Birmingham, Alabama with St. Vincent’s Orthopedics. - August 17, 2011 - St. Vincent's Orthopedics
Patents Awarded for Captiva Spine’s Proprietary Pivotec® Articulating Lumbar Interbody Fusion Device
Captiva Spine, Inc., a medical device organization dedicated to developing and distributing spinal technologies in the US and internationally, announced today that two new patents have been awarded by the USPTO for Captiva Spine’s Proprietary PIVOTEC® Articulating Lumbar Interbody Fusion... - August 16, 2011 - Captiva Spine, Inc
Dr. Krakovsky Does It Again
Second year in a row, Dr. Krakovsky receives prestigious Patients’ Choice Award - The Most Compassionate Doctor in America award. - August 16, 2011 - Penile Cosmetic Ctr.
Houston Breast Reconstruction Surgeon Advances New Method for Sensation Recovery for Breast Cancer Patients
In her continuous efforts to improve upon breast reconstruction outcomes, Houston breast reconstruction surgeon, Dr. Aldona Spiegel's most recent work (set to be published later this year) will unveil an innovative and effective technique that increases sensation recovery for breast reconstruction patients. - August 14, 2011 - The Center for Breast Restoration
Female Facial Plastic Surgeon Opens Practice in Beverly Hills
Board-Certified, Dr. Kimberly Lee, a female facial plastic surgeon, has opened the Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgery Center. Dr. Lee specializes in facial plastic surgery for women and men, in the areas of rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, facial rejuvenation, facelifts, ethnic plastic surgery, Asian... - August 06, 2011 - Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgery Center
Coastal Eye Associates Selects VersaSuite as a Premier Partner Provider of Electronic Health Records
Large Houston, TX based clinic partners with VersaSuite to provide Electronic Health Record, Practice Management, PACS and Inventory Optical Sales Software - August 05, 2011 - VersaSuite
Laser Spine Institute’s Nurse Anesthetist Lynette Bear Receives Doctorate Degree
Leader in Endoscopic Spine Surgery Recognizes Five-Year Veteran for Postgraduate Studies. - August 05, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
Laser Spine Institute Named One of Tampa’s Fastest-Growing Privately Held Companies
Leader in Endoscopic Spine Surgery Ranked on Tampa Bay Business Journal’s 2011 Fast 50 List. - August 03, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
Triangle Orthopaedic Associates Establishes the Richard Bruch, MD Prize for Excellence in Orthotic and Prosthetic Resident Research
Triangle Orthopaedic Associates establishes the Richard Bruch, MD Prize for Excellence in Orthotic and Prosthetic Resident Research. This cash prize is awarded to the Orthotic and Prosthetic Resident who has the best presentation and the most compelling research. - August 01, 2011 - Triangle Orthopaedic Associates, P.A.
Laser Spine Institute Announces August Seminars
Leader in Endoscopic Spine Surgery Offers Complimentary Medical Presentations and Treatment Options. - July 30, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
U.S. Feminization Plastic Surgeon Joins Satori World Medical’s Global Transgender Network
Addition of Joel Beck, M.D., F.A.C.S., renowned California plastic surgeon, expands Satori’s Global Transgender Program into the U.S. - July 27, 2011 - Satori World Medical
Dr Kimberly Lee Offering Dimple Creation Surgery in Beverly Hills
Dimple Creation Surgery is a simple procedure that Dr. Kimberly Lee can perform in her Beverly Hills office under local anesthetic. The entire procedure takes about 30 minutes, is totally painless and there is no scarring. Dr. Lee can discuss your individual needs for your own dimple surgery,... - July 23, 2011 - Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgery Center
New Videos on Gender Selection and Gynecological Surgery
The wealth of information on gender selection and gynecological surgery got exponentially greater as seven new informative videos hit YouTube. The videos were hosted by Dr. Andrew Silverman of the Silverman Center and included information on gynecological surgery, gender selection, infertility... - July 21, 2011 - The Silverman Center Scarsdale
Valencia Practice Adpots New and Discreet STARR Weight-Loss Treatment
Town Center Surgery’s Dr. Monali Misra praises privacy and comfort of new procedure, no visible scars. - July 21, 2011 - TransEnterix
Migraine Treatment Innovator Dr. Ken Reed to Speak in Oklahoma City
Dr. Ken Reed will be discussing the new migraine treatment called the StimPath Procedure. Joining the discussion will be Dr. Buckley in Oklahoma City on July 14. - July 12, 2011 - Envision Interactive
Laser Spine Institute Administrator to Serve on Board of Directors for the First Tee of Tampa Bay
Clint Borm Named to Board for Program Branch of Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA. - July 09, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
Dr. Alexander A. Krakovsky is Selected by His Patients for the 2009 Compassionate Doctor Award
Dr. Krakovsky recently received an award for the Most Compassionate Doctor in 2009 in America. - July 08, 2011 - Penile Cosmetic Ctr.
Modular Devices Inc. Helps to Quickly Restore Cardiac and Vascular Services to Joplin, MO
Modular Cath Lab installed at St. John’s mobile field hospital. - July 02, 2011 - Modular Devices Inc.
Chronic Back Pain Sufferers Are Invited to Attend a Free Seminar at Spine Center
The spine center is announcing their free seminar on July 12. Individuals suffering from chronic back pain will be educated on the minimally invasive procedure. - June 25, 2011 - North American Spine
Laser Eye Center Acquires New iFS Laser for Eye Surgery
First of its kind laser in North Carolina can replace surgical blade for corneal transplants and other eye surgeries. - June 22, 2011 - Dr Dean Dornic
Arizona Orthopaedic Associates Introduces Cutting Edge Signature Knee Replacement Procedure
The Signature Knee offers Arizona Orthopaedic Associates surgeons access to a higher level of detailed information for positioning the knee implant and for aligning it properly before the procedure begins, thus reducing premature wear and ensuring a more accurate fit. - June 18, 2011 - Arizona Orthopaedic Associates
Doctors of Weight Loss Expert Announced as ASMBS’ President-Elect
The Association for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery has just announced the results of their 2011 election. Doctors of Weight Loss Inaugural Expert Dr. Jaime Ponce has been elected President of ASMBS for 2012. Dr. Ponce’s previous ASMBS positions have included: Chair of the Insurance... - June 16, 2011 - Doctors of Weight Loss