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.
OrthoPathways Group, Inc. (OPG) Announces Stamina Knee™ System
OrthoPathways Group, Inc. (OPG) reports that they are in the final decision process on a new knee replacement implant system as the company continues to pursue new technologies to aid the orthopedically challenged patient. - February 10, 2011 - Global-Med Technologies Group Inc (GTG)
Laser Spine Institute Physician Dr. Anand Gandhi Published in Instructional Book
Physician’s Study, “Yoga And The Aging Spine,” Published In Instructional Book - February 09, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
Difficult Airway Emergencies Are Made Easier with Simple ROTIGS Intubation Device and a Little Anesthesia
A simple medical device by Honolulu inventor Dr. Brad NaPier makes difficult airway emergency intubations easier for medical professionals. - February 03, 2011 - Hanu Surgical Devices
South Nassau Communities Hospital's Orthopedic Surgeons Use Arthroscope to Repair Shoulder Injuries
The center’s shoulder specialists have extensive training and experience in diagnosing and repairing all shoulder injuries. This includes instability, impingement, rotator cuff or labrum tears, recurrent dislocations and frozen shoulder. - February 03, 2011 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Laser Spine Institute Opens Cincinnati Facility
Leader in Endoscopic Spine Surgery Expands Into Ohio Market - February 02, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
Laser Spine Institute Announces February Seminars
Company Offers Complimentary Medical Presentations And Treatment Advice - January 30, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
North American Seminars, Inc. Introduces a New Physical Therapy Continuing Education Course, Advanced Management of Breast Cancer Rehabilitation
North American Seminars, Inc. introduces a two day physical therapy continuing education course that is designed to expand and advance current clinical knowledge by providing more in depth clinical information needed to problem solve through a complex variety of breast cancer diagnoses. - January 26, 2011 - North American Seminars
Laser Spine Institute Expands Oklahoma City Facility to Offer Surgeries in Outpatient Setting
Leader in Endoscopic Spine Surgery Expands New Oklahoma City Facility. - January 16, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
Fort Worth Bariatric Surgeon Adopts SPIDER® System for Gastric Banding
As both surgeon and gastric band patient, Dr. Adam Smith appreciates system’s fewer incisions - January 08, 2011 - TransEnterix
ACRM Corp’s Revolutionary 3D Medical Models Save Patients Thousands on Orthopedic Surgery
ACRM Corp produces three-dimensional models of a patient’s anatomy derived from CT or MRI scans. These models are being used by orthopaedic surgeons and neurosurgeons in their pre-surgical planning, resulting in surgical cost savings of tens of thousands of dollars. - January 04, 2011 - ACRM Corp
Eden Spine Vertebral Body Replacement Receives CE Mark Approval
Eden Spine (www.EdenSpine.com), a Florida based Medical Devices organization announced today that the GIZA™was granted CE Mark approval. “The GIZA™ is a new generation VBR, specifically designed to save valuable O.R. time and decrease the risk of subsidence,” says Mourad... - December 17, 2010 - Eden Spine, LLC
Laser Spine Institute Scottsdale Celebrates Second Anniversary
Laser Spine Institute Experiences Continued Success and Growth in Local Market - December 12, 2010 - Laser Spine Institute
NewProductHelp.com to be at Helm of Marketing Efforts for Suturex Tool Invention
James D. and Louise H., California residents and co-inventors, have contracted South Florida invention assistance leaders NewProductHelp.com to represent their Suturex Tool concept to industry over the next 2 years. An effective new tool designed to make the process of suture removal simpler and... - December 09, 2010 - New Product Help, Inc.
Laser Spine Institute Announces December Seminars
Company Offers Complimentary Medical Presentations - December 03, 2010 - Laser Spine Institute
Robot Assisted Surgery to Remove Thymus Gland Performed for First Time on Long Island
Shahriyour Andaz, MD, needed just four small incisions to perform the procedure on a 49 year-old patient who had been diagnosed with a two-centimeter, PET-positive mass in the thymus gland. - December 01, 2010 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
SpinalVu, Inc. Announces New Products
SpinalVu, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Global-Med Technologies Group, Inc., announced that it has begun production of two (2) product systems for treatment of spinal disorders and has contracted with SMI of Ocala, Florida to produce its X-Wave™ Cervical Interbody System and X-Wave™ Lumbar Interbody System. - November 29, 2010 - Global-Med Technologies Group Inc (GTG)
Ashley Will Recognized by Tampa Bay Business Journal as Up & Comer
Laser Spine Institute Director Of Marketing Wins Up & Comers Award. - November 24, 2010 - Laser Spine Institute
Laser Spine Institute Philadelphia Celebrates First Anniversary and New Executive Director
Laser Spine Institute Experiences Continued Success and Growth in Local Market - November 20, 2010 - Laser Spine Institute
Louisville, KY Based eLearning Developer Announces Launch of Surgery Squad
SurgerySquad.com to provide free interactive, virtual surgeries for patient education and general surgery information. - November 18, 2010 - Surgery Squad
Laser Spine Institute Hosts Tampa Chamber Business After Hours Event
Laser Spine Institute Continues Commitment to Community Involvement. - November 17, 2010 - Laser Spine Institute
Global-Med Technologies Group (GTG) Announces Grand Opening
Global-Med Technologies Group (GTG) invites interested members of the public to visit GTG’s new corporate headquarters on St. Armands Circle in Sarasota, Florida - November 15, 2010 - Global-Med Technologies Group Inc (GTG)
TransEnterix Wins Life Sciences Company Award from NCTA
For developing a new system that allows surgeons to operate entirely through a patient’s belly button, TransEnterix received the “Life Sciences Company” award Wednesday from the North Carolina Technology Association (NCTA). The prestigious award was conferred Nov. 10 during the... - November 13, 2010 - TransEnterix
South Nassau Surgeons Use da Vinci Surgical System to Perform Surgeries as Detailed as the Mona Lisa
The number of robotic-assisted procedures performed at hospitals around the world has increased from 80,000 in 2007 to 205,000 in 2009. - October 22, 2010 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
AAAASF Elects Harlan Pollock, M.D. as New Board President
The American Association for the Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities, Inc. (AAAASF) announces that Harlan Pollock, M.D., has been elected AAAASF’s new board president. He assumes the post after serving as vice president for the board of directors and performing many roles and... - October 20, 2010 - AAAASF -American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities, Inc.
Dr. Daniel McGrath to Teach Course on Hair Restoration Site Prep at Annual Scientific Meeting of ISHRS
The 18th Annual Scientific Meeting of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgeons will take place October 20 – 24, 2010 in Boston, MA. - October 16, 2010 - McGrath Medical
Laser Spine Institute Raises $10,000 for Breast Cancer Awareness
Laser Spine Institute Releases Results for Think Pink Campaign to Benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure - October 15, 2010 - Laser Spine Institute
Laser Spine Institute Tampa Promotes Debra M. Smith
Laser Spine Institute Tampa Employee Promoted to Master Scheduler - October 14, 2010 - Laser Spine Institute
Rottenstein Law Group Cautions Victims About Marketing Web Sites Offering Free Case Evaluations
The Rottenstein Law Group is warning victims of defective consumer products about Web sites that are not what they appear to be. The firm cautions users who search online for legal consultation that many Web sites designed to suggest affiliation with a law firm are simply commercial sites soliciting personal information that can be sold and permission to send the user marketing emails directly. - October 13, 2010 - The Rottenstein Law Group
U.S. Market for Spinal Implants and VCF 2010 Now Available at ReportsandReports
iData’s comprehensive U.S. Market for Spinal Implants and VCF 2010 report is the industry leading research report for actionable market intelligence in the changing and exciting spine industry. - October 07, 2010 - marketsandmarkets
Captiva Spine Acquires Proprietary Cervical Plate System, SmartLox™
Captiva Spine, Inc., a medical device organization dedicated to developing and distributing spinal technologies in the US and internationally, announced today that it has signed an agreement with Dr. Kamaljit Paul, Oshkosh, WI, to acquire the license to a Cervical Plate System designed and patented... - October 06, 2010 - Captiva Spine, Inc
Laser Spine Institute Announces October Seminars
Company Offers Complimentary Medical Tutorials - October 02, 2010 - Laser Spine Institute
Block Imaging Parts & Service, Inc. Announces ISO Certification
Block Imaging Parts & Service, Inc., the fastest growing worldwide provider of medical imaging parts and services, announced today receipt of the ISO 9001:2008 quality management system standard certification. The recommendation for ISO 9001 certification comes after Block recently completed... - October 01, 2010 - Block Imaging
Laser Spine Institute Named to Inc. 5,000
Bill Horne, CEO of Laser Spine Institute, (www.laserspinesinstitute.com) the leader in endoscopic spine surgery, has announced that Laser Spine Institute has been recognized by Inc. magazine as one of America’s fastest growing private companies. The Inc. 5,000, previously known as The Inc. - September 25, 2010 - Laser Spine Institute
Bentec Introduces Product That Revolutionizes Interventional Dilation
Bentec Medical Inc. (bentecmed.com) has introduced a new product called the Bentec Dilator to its line of medical manufacturing tools that is designed for interventional procedures. The thermoplastic Bentec Dilator is designed for percutaneous introduction and exchange of biliary catheters used for... - September 16, 2010 - Bentec Medical Inc.
Laser Spine Institute Adds Additional September Seminars in Montana and Kentucky
Bill Horne, CEO of Laser Spine Institute (http://www.laserspineinstitute.com), the leader in minimally invasive spine surgery, has announced that the company has added two cities to its September schedule of medical seminars. The complimentary tutorials will feature discussions about the latest... - September 11, 2010 - Laser Spine Institute
Eden Spine Receives New Patent for Its Posterior Dynamic Stabilization System, the PERFX-2
Eden Spine (www.EdenSpine.com), a Florida based Medical Devices organization focused on developing the latest generation of spinal technologies, has been granted a U.S. patent from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and from the European Patent Office for the PERFX-2™, a... - September 08, 2010 - Eden Spine, LLC
St. Louis and Bollinger of Laser Spine Institute to Speak at Orthopedic Centers of Excellence
Bill Horne, CEO of Laser Spine Institute, (http://www.laserspineinstitute.com) the leader in minimally invasive spine surgery, has announced that Jimmy St. Louis, MBA, PMP and senior vice president of corporate operations, and Dotty Bollinger, RN, JD, LHRM, CHC, CASC and senior vice president of... - September 02, 2010 - Laser Spine Institute
Dr. Roy Kim Offers a Unique Patient Education Experience with Up-to-Date Information Straight from the Doctor
Through an online blog platform, San Francisco plastic surgeon informs patients of the latest developments in plastic surgery with insight and feedback from the surgeon directly. - September 01, 2010 - Roy Kim MD - Plastic Surgeon
Olympia Medical Center Pilots New Surgical Technology for Lower Back Pain
Olympia Medical Center is first to use new surgical technology to relieve lower back pain. - September 01, 2010 - Olympia Medical Center
Dr. Samuel Lam, Facial Plastic Surgeon, Keynotes on Topic of Fat Grafting
Dr. Samuel Lam, a Texas based facial plastic surgeon, will be keynote speaker on subject of fat grafting at Belgium conference. - August 30, 2010 - Lam Institute for Hair Restoration
World Renowned Gender Reassignment and Plastic Surgeon Joins Satori World Medical’s Network of Providers
Pierre Brassard, M.D., Offers Top-of-the-Line Care in Canada for Patients Worldwide - August 30, 2010 - Satori World Medical
Laser Spine Institute Announces September Seminars
Bill Horne, CEO of Laser Spine Institute, (http://www.laserspineinstitute.com) the leader in minimally invasive spine surgery, has announced the company’s September schedule of medical seminars. - August 26, 2010 - Laser Spine Institute
Boston Cosmetic Surgery Center™ Has Been Designated as Cynosure Smartlipo Clinical Training Center in the Greater Boston and South Shore Area of Massachusetts
Boston Cosmetic Surgery Center’s status as the area’s exclusive SmartLipo clinical training center and prestigious designation as a Cynosure Center of Excellence in the Boston and South Shore area has enabled Dr. Ishoo to provide and teach advanced, effective and safe body contouring techniques using the Smartlipo Triplex. - August 23, 2010 - Boston Cosmetic Surgery Center
Laser Spine Institute Tampa Launches Campaign to Support Susan G. Komen for the Cure
Laser Spine Institute Hosts Events to Support Breast Cancer Awareness - August 22, 2010 - Laser Spine Institute
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Samuel Lam Launches Hair Transplant Forum
Dr. Samuel Lam, a Texas based plastic surgeon specializing in hair transplants, launches forum related to hair loss, hair restoration and hair transplantation. - August 20, 2010 - Lam Institute for Hair Restoration
Dr. Edwin Ishoo of Boston Cosmetic Surgery Center Achieves Better Muscle Definition and Optimal Skin Tightening with the New SmartLipo Triplex
Great arm definition, sexy legs, flat abs are now within your reach at Boston Cosmetic Surgery Center™. SmartLipo Triplex®, can help you to achieve your ideal contour with an athletic, sculpted appearance. The technique combines three laser wavelengths 1440nm, 1064 and 1320 nm to ensure efficient fat removal and great skin tightening. - August 20, 2010 - Boston Cosmetic Surgery Center
Hip & Knee Implants Market to Reach $21 Billion by 2016
This report provides key data, information and analysis on the global hip and knee implants market. You’ll find market landscape, competitive landscape and market trends information the hip and knee implants market. - August 20, 2010 - MarketResearch.com
Laser Spine Institute CEO Recognized by Becker’s Review
Laser Spine Institute (http://www.laserspinesinstitute.com), the leader in minimally invasive spine surgery, has announced that Bill Horne, CEO of Laser Spine Institute, has been named as one of the “18 Orthopedic and Spine Practice CEOs & Administrators to Know” by Becker’s... - August 19, 2010 - Laser Spine Institute
DayOne Health Chicago Offers Free Lap-Band® Surgery
DayOne Health, a leading outpatient weight loss surgery program located at the 900 North Michigan Surgery Center in downtown Chicago, is offering the chance to receive LAP-BAND® Surgery at no cost plus twelve months of free follow up care. - August 14, 2010 - Day One Health
Laser Spine Institute Scottsdale Hosts Physician’s Seminar for Health Care Professionals
Company Offers Educational Event in Arizona. - August 14, 2010 - Laser Spine Institute