Telesurgery matches local robotic urological surgery in first randomized trial

Telesurgery (operating on a patient remotely using a surgical robot via a secure telecommunication link) appears to be as ...

Surgery beats medical therapy in type 2 diabetes, regardless of social deprivation: Study

For adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D), surgery is superior to medical therapy for reducing hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels and achieving weight loss, regardless of social deprivation, according to a ...
MedTech Dive

5 robotic surgery trends to watch in 2026

Soft tissue robotic systems designed to improve surgical precision are expanding into new specialties and increasing competition for longtime industry leader Intuitive Surgical.
WSMV

Vanderbilt surgeons perform first surgery in the U.S. with new tumor-scanning technology

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Surgeons at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) were the first in the country to use brand-new technology during a surgery that they are hoping will soon be at the ...
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Robot surgeons perform heart surgery at 99% success rate

The world of medicine has seen a fascinating leap forward with the advent of robotic surgeons, now performing heart surgeries at an impressive 99% success rate. This revolutionary development ...
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Fourteen Percent of US Adults Initiate GLP-1 Receptor Agonist After Bariatric Surgery

Female patients, those undergoing sleeve gastrectomy, and those with type 2 diabetes were more likely to initiate GLP-1 RAs. (HealthDay News) — Fourteen percent of individuals initiate glucagon-like ...
Psychology Today

Can Virtual Surgery Using Hypnosis Help With Weight Loss?

Source: Maya Mizrahi and Hadassah Mount Scopus Medical Center/ Used with permission Several randomized controlled trials and meta-analysis have investigated weight loss through hypnosis, finding small ...