Tag: Surgery
Intuitive India introduces a new remote learning technology for surgeons
ITP facilitates remote learning, and encourages interaction and collaboration between surgeons without the need to travel.
World’s largest chest tumour weighing 13.85 kgs successfully removed at Fortis
Tumour bigger than the size of a football had occupied more than 90% of the chest area; reducing the lung function by 90%. Only 10% of both the lungs were functional.........................
Medtronic showcases latest robotic-assisted surgery system at its newly inaugurated SREC
Company expects its Surgical Robotics Experience Center (SREC), first in APAC, to enable clinicians in India to experience and train on Robotic-Assisted Surgery Technology.......................
Abbott launches new device for premature babies with heart defects in...
First and only minimally invasive, transcatheter treatment specifically approved for premature babies with patent ductus, a life-threatening opening in their heart (a common congenital defect).............................
#WorldBrainTumorDay: Timely access to advanced care critical to cure brain tumor
Due to the pandemic, the patients with brain tumors too are suffering due to lack of timely intervention, writes Dr Anandh Balasubramaniam..............................
Upskilling India’s next generation surgeons in public hospitals
Intuitive India joins hands with govt medical institutions to upskill doctors. Currently, this program is running in AIIMS Delhi, AIIMS Bhubaneswar, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia hospital- Delhi, and Armed forces medical college- Pune.....................
Abbott strengthens structural heart portfolio with new clip delivery system
Minimally invasive heart valve repair device for leaking mitral valve launched by the company brings this life-saving treatment to people in need, including those at high risk of surgery .............
Polypill along with aspirin cuts heart attacks & strokes by up...
The International Polycap Study 3 (TIPS-3) was conducted in 89 centres from nine countries, including 39 centres in India. The study took about 8 years to complete globally with participants taking medication for an average of 4.5 years............
MTaI seeks resumption of elective surgeries in hospitals
As per the Medical Technology Association of India, elective surgeries account for approximately 50% of revenues for hospitals in normal business conditions and reduced revenues have curtailed hospitals’ ability to pay for supplies, thereby severely disrupting entire healthcare value chain................
Medanta hosts ‘2nd World Neurosciences Summit’ at New Delhi
The conference highlighted advances such as robotics, virtual reality amongst others which are changing the way diseases and conditions associated with the human nervous system are being managed...................