By Alice Goodman NEW YORK – Certification programs for minimally invasive surgery should be more rigorous and continuous, relying on simulation and other hands-on tests of skills, according to Dr. Larry R. Glazerman. Having rigorous certification could improve the uptake of minimally invasive techniques among patients and encourage insurers to pay for these procedures, he […]
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By Alice Goodman NEW YORK – The next big advance in gynecologic minimally invasive surgery could be the wider adoption of minilaparoscopy using newer, frictionless instruments. Minilaparoscopy is commonly used in cholecystectomy, but is making inroads in gynecology. Minilaparoscopy performed with the newer, smaller instruments is especially well suited for fertility procedures and endometriosis surgery, […]
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By Alice Goodman NEW YORK – Power morcellation has been highly controversial since the Food and Drug Administration warned against its use in the majority of women undergoing myomectomy or hysterectomy for fibroid treatment last year. So where does that leave ob.gyns. who perform minimally invasive surgery? At the annual Minimally Invasive Surgery Week, experts from […]
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By Alice Goodman At Minimally Invasive Surgery Week NEW YORK – Displaying a low-tech, low-cost white board in the operating room during the “time out” before surgery can significantly improve memory retention among members of the surgical team, a new study suggests. “We found that providing a white board that you can buy at any […]
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Mini-laparoscopic surgery is gaining favor among thought leaders in surgery. Find out why some experts believe “mini-lap” should be used more frequently. By Marie Thibault Although mini-laparoscopy, a surgical technique that allows for even smaller incision sites than traditional laparoscopy, has been performed by some surgeons for years, the technique may finally be coming into […]
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Dear MIS History Museum Visitor, We look forward to introducing you to a new SLS exhibition for MIS WEEK called The History of MIS: 25 Years of Minimally Invasive Surgery. This is our part of the celebration of the 25th anniversary of SLS events. MIS history is something to be preserved and celebrated, so here you will find original photos, […]
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By Paul Alan Wetter, MD A surgeon’s desire to examine internal organs has existed since ancient times. By going back in history we can learn, yes, but we can also begin to appreciate each other. On September 2-5, 2015, during MIS Week’s 25th Anniversary, we will feature 25+ years of surgical history. This important exhibition […]
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Dr. Paul A. Wetter, Chairman, Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons (SLS), discusses how technology is changing medical education and training and highlights surgical breakthroughs and the importance of simulation. We live in one of the most challenging periods in the history of medical practice, with physician stress at an all-time high, yet technological breakthroughs and medical […]
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Highlights of MIS Week 2015
Minimally Invasive Surgery Week 2015 marks the 25th anniversary of SLS meetings. Take a look at what’s new this year as we celebrate SLS’ largest annual meeting: • A museum exhibition on 25+ years of MIS history, with original prototypes, and up close technology from the 1980s and 90s • A lively debate on the cost of healthcare, […]