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Perioperative hypothermia is a common complication during surgery defined as a core body temperature below 36 degrees C. Body temperature is normally maintained between 36 and 37.5 degrees C through hormonal regulation and cellular metabolism. However, during surgery, hypothermia frequently occurs due to anesthesia-related impairment of temperature regulation and exposure to cold operating room environments. "Perioperative hypothermia causes many complications including cardi

Augmented Reality (AR) has been emerging as a transformative tool in oncologic surgery, particularly for tumor margin identification . AR enhances tumor margin identification in oncologic surgery by providing surgeons with  real-time, three-dimensional (3D) representation of human anatomy, helping in accurate tumor identification and preservation of critical structures during several craniofacial surgical procedures The integration of AR with existing medical imaging techniqu

Can We Use Nanobots to Cure Cancer? Futures Platform (web article). https://www.futuresplatform.com/blog/can-we-use-nanobots-cure-cancer ? Surgery is still the main way doctors remove the solid tumors,despite all the efforts cancer is still one of the biggest health problems in the world. But even with the best surgical methods, doctors can’t always remove every single cancer cell. Sometimes tiny cells stay behind at the edge of the cut, and this can cause the tumor to grow a

Spinal fusion, otherwise referred to as vertebral arthrodesis, is a medical operation that has the purpose of permanently linking together two or more vertebrae and thus rendering them motionless. The main goals of spinal fusion are to stabilize the spine, alleviate pain, and avoid the further deterioration of the nervous system. The joining of the vertebrae is done through the insertion of bone graft material in between them, which is sometimes made stronger with the use of

Knee surgeries are some of the most common sports-related injuries. One of the most serious types of knee surgeries is an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear. The ACL, which connects the tibia to the femur, helps the knee control its twisting and turning movements. This means that tearing the ACL can cause the knee to become unstable and collapse when making sudden movements. Furthermore, when the ACL is torn, other structures in the knee may also become injured. ACL Recons

Two hearts, one body, and another chance at life. In the world of medicine, there are few images that are as powerful as the human heart – a symbol of life. Beating inside the body to a rhythm of its own pace. But imagine living not just with one, but rather two hearts inside your chest. Heterotopic Heart Transplantation (HHT) , a rare surgical procedure that places a donor heart beside the original, creating a duet of survival.  In 1974, Dr. Christiaan Barnard , who was alre

A hybrid biplane neurosurgical operating room is a modern surgical environment made to combine advanced imaging technology with traditional neurosurgical practices. This allows surgeons to diagnose & treat complex brain/spine conditions in real time, the OR (operating room) being designed around the idea that surgery and imaging have the capability to work together simultaneously to improve accuracy, safety, and outcomes. The “hybrid” term in the name is used to refer to the

Lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS) is a surgical procedure predominantly utilized to treat patients diagnosed with a subtype of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), severe emphysema. The condition is a progressive lung disease caused by long-term smoking or exposure to harmful environmental factors, leading to significant breathing difficulties and reduced quality of life as a result of the destruction of alveoli (the tiny air sacs responsible for gas exchange). Th

Lumbar disc herniations (LDHs) are a common and early appearance of the degeneration of the lumbar spine. The most common site of LDH is at L4-L5 or L5-S1. The location of a disc herniation can determine the surgical approach. For some, LDHs resolve nonoperatively, but in the case that conservative management fails, surgical interventions can be considered, including the micro-lumbar discectomy. LDHs result from multiple changes in the intervertebral disc, such as reduced wat

A groundbreaking new procedure has recently gained popularity for its numerous benefits. Deep Brain Stimulation surgery (DBS) is a neurosurgical procedure that works by delivering targeted electrical impulses to certain areas of the brain. This is done by surgically implanting a battery-operated device that sends electrodes into specific brain areas to impact brain activity, which is then used to treat the patient. DBS is commonly used to treat movement disorders such as Tour

While you’ve approached the technology of virtual reality (VR) through video games, slashing enemies and villains, the medical field has utilised this amazing new advancement for surgical education, cutting open hearts and brains.  VR can be defined as a technology that creates computer-generated 3D environments which users can interact with, often including headsets and controllers for optimal immersion. This advancement is extremely beneficial for the field of surgery, wher

What started as a method to boost prosthetic handling now helps reduce lasting discomfort for those living with limb loss. When a limb is removed, cut nerves sometimes wander aimlessly, ending up in sore bundles called neuromas. Instead of letting that happen, surgeons reroute the nerves into spare muscle zones offering them a new job. Results across research point to stronger pain relief and improved motion versus traditional surgery, yet safety levels stay about the same. A

Gender-affirming surgery has changed significantly over the past decade. What was once a small, highly specialized field has grown into a multidisciplinary area of medicine focused on precision, patient choice, and long-term outcomes. Recent advances are not about reinventing these procedures from scratch, but about refining how they are done and making them safer, more personalized, and more accessible. One of the biggest shifts has been the introduction of robotic-assisted

Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome, or TTTS, is one of the most dangerous complications that can happen in identical twin pregnancies when both babies share a single placenta. In these pregnancies, the twins are connected by placental blood vessels. Sometimes, those connections allow blood to flow unevenly from one twin to the other. One baby ends up doing most of the donating, while the other receives more blood than their body can handle. Without proper treatment, this imbal

In May of 2025, a grand surgical innovation was made with the creation of a procedure designed to remove a tumor at the junction of the skull base & upper spinal cord. More colloquially noted as a “third eye” tumor removal procedure, a transorbital endoscopic spinal tumor removal is a new neurosurgical procedure that allows for a tumor between the skull base and a portion of the spinal cord to be removed. With this procedure, surgeons hoped to remove tissue creating pressure

A robotic partial nephrectomy is a 3-4 hour robotic surgical procedure during which a patient with a kidney tumor is able to have the diseased portion of their kidney removed. Patients that undergo a partial nephrectomy don’t have their entire kidney removed as the name implies; they are able to keep the healthy part of their kidney and continue using it throughout their lifetime. This procedure is highly distinguishable from a laparoscopic partial nephrectomy, which involves

Laparoscopic appendectomy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to treat appendicitis. Appendicitis is the inflammation of the appendix.  The Appendix The appendix is a small, finger-like sac that sticks out from the cecum which is the first part of the colon close to the end of the small intestine. Although it was regarded as a vestigial organ with no purpose in the past, recent research suggests that the appendix is home to many bacteria that play a role in the im

Improving surgical efficiency is very important for delivering safe patient care while reducing surgery time, costs of surgery and potential delays. Surgeons and other doctors use a variety of techniques such as advanced technology to help streamline procedures and create better outcomes. Preoperative Preparation and Checklists Surgeons and operating theatre (OT)  teams always use preoperative checklists to ensure that all necessary precautions are taken into account before s

In surgeries, Quantum Dots are tiny particles used to help doctors see specific cells or tissues more clearly. Quantum dots are special because they are small crystals that can glow in different colors when exposed to light. These glowing colors can be seen by surgeons using special cameras, allowing them to detect hard-to-see tissues. Quantum dots are usually attached to molecules that are designed to stick to certain cells, like cancer cells, making it easier for doctors to

The Linx Reflux Management System, also known as the LINX device, refers to a surgically implanted device used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), one of the most prevalent gastrointestinal disease in the United States, in the case that maximum traditional medical therapy is unsuccessful in reducing symptoms. This device is an expandable ring consisting of a series of magnetic titanium beads and connected by sliding titanium wire, allowing components to move inde