Sentences with phrase «minimally invasive»

Hydrogels are ideal due to their high water content for nutrient and waste transport, and their ability to encapsulate cells and to implant in a minimally invasive manner.

«It's our goal to make minimally invasive partial nephrectomy the gold standard for how patients with appropriate kidney masses are cared for surgically, as clinical evidence shows it should be,» said S. Duke Herrell, M.D., professor of Urologic Surgery, Biomedical and Mechanical Engineering, and director of Minimally Invasive Urologic Surgery and Robotics.

Our interventional endoscopy specialists can perform sophisticated minimally invasive procedures to provide a more thorough diagnosis of pancreatic cancer, chronic pancreatitis and other complex problems.

U-M pediatric urologists offer expertise in minimally invasive procedures for a range of urologic conditions.

Elisseeff J, Anseth KS, Sims D, McIntosh W, Randolph M, Langer R. «Transdermal Photopolymerization for Minimally Invasive Implantation.»

Herrell performed the first robotic partial nephrectomy at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) in 2009, and he is one of a small number of urologic surgeons in the United States who now perform a large number of these minimally invasive surgeries.

9/24/2007 New UC San Diego Medical Center Urology Chief Is a Leader in Minimally Invasive Robotic Techniques Christopher Kane, M.D., F.A.C.S., a nationally recognized researcher and specialist in the diagnosis and treatment of prostate and kidney cancer has been recruited as the new chief of urology at the University of California, San Diego Medical Center... More...

Fetoscopic surgery is a minimally invasive technique using a very small telescope along with ultrasound guidance.

These surgeons are experienced with minimally invasive procedures and duodenum - sparing and spleen - sparing pancreatic resections.

Our colorectal surgeons are known for their skill and leadership in using minimally invasive techniques to effectively treat patients while preserving quality of life.

Kim specializes in computer - assisted minimally invasive spine surgery using image guidance and navigation technologies.

«In an era of increasing use of minimally invasive surgery that enables administration of adjuvant therapy more reliably,» says Dr. Yendamuri, «the paradigm of routine neoadjuvant therapy for patients with this stage of disease should be reconsidered.»

We might use endovascular (minimally invasive) techniques to identify and reduce the blood flow to these tumors, which can make surgical resection safer.

Founded by the Providence Jewish community in 1926, The Miriam Hospital today offers a wide range of medical services, with notable expertise in cardiac care, total joint replacement, bariatric surgery, minimally invasive and robotic surgery, and men's health.

Dr. Brown focuses his clinical work on Interventional Oncology, a subspecialty which uses imaging to guide minimally invasive cancer treatments.

Our surgeons are internationally recognized as experts in a wide range of specialties including minimally invasive surgery, pediatric surgical oncology, fetal diagnosis and treatment for congenital birth defects, pediatric trauma, and surgical procedures for intestinal failure.

He has extensive experience utilizing minimally invasive techniques (laparascopic and robotic) to treat these malignancies.

The researchers used minimally invasive procedures to implant the robotic device into the esophagus of five pigs, leaving the remaining three in the naïve group.

Radiation, intratumoral therapy, and minimally invasive surgery have also shown success.

Stem cell therapy for chronic heart disease at Okyanos is a minimally invasive, same - day outpatient procedure very similar to an angioplasty.

Minimally invasive and open surgical correction of imperforate anus, Hirschsprung disease, and cloacal anomalies

This seven - story hospital provides an ultra-modern yet child - friendly setting for all inpatient children's health services at the University of Chicago Hospitals, including nationally recognized programs in cardiology, cancer, neurology, neonatology, minimally invasive surgery, gastroenterology, transplantation, and other pediatric medical and surgical specialties.

Surgery to remove tumors is performed by our renowned pediatric general surgery team, each of whom specializes in minimally invasive approaches to tumor resection whenever possible.

Our surgical team uses the latest minimally invasive techniques and draws on the expertise of world renowned surgeon Dr. Arnold Coran, a U-M Emeritus Professor who has one of the world's most extensive experience with complex esophageal disorders repair.

Adult stem cell treatment at Okyanos is a minimally invasive, same - day outpatient procedure.

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Our study is the first to use a major national cohort to compare SABR with minimally invasive (thoracoscopic) sublobar resection, a popular choice for surgeons operating on patients with compromised function who are not considered able to tolerate a lobectomy.

Surgeons at the University of Chicago medical center were among the first in the region to use the da Vinci Surgical System, a state - of - the - art robotic device, to assist with some minimally invasive procedures.

Minimally invasive surgery is the practice of performing surgical procedures through tiny cuts rather than long incisions.

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Scientists recently performed the first field demonstration of a minimally invasive monitoring approach for tracking subsurface biogeochemical changes accompanying the bioreduction of a uranium - contaminated aquifer.

A minimally invasive alternative to invasive tissue biopsy is the use of liquid biopsy, which analyzes ctDNA or CTCs in a liquid biological sample (i.e. urine, blood, or serum).

Whenever possible, our surgeons use minimally invasive techniques to speed recovery and to reduce pain, scarring, and tissue damage.

Today, our surgeons offer the traditional «open» Whipple procedure as well as a minimally invasive robot - assisted version performed through multiple small incisions.

One area where we have made an important impact on cancer diagnosis and treatment is through minimally invasive surgery.

6/24/2008 UC San Diego Medical Center Offers Nation's Only Minimally Invasive Option for Biological Ankle Replacement Patients suffering from severe arthritis now have an option for total ankle replacement that offers increased mobility and pain relief without permanent metal implants.

As part of a clinical trial, minimally invasive surgeons Garth Jacobsen, M.D., and Sant... More...

5/21/2008 Patients Find Relief from Liver Disease with Minimally Invasive Surgery at Moores UC San Diego Cancer Center At 66, Donald Fuhrman, a retired real estate broker and investor, looked like many men his age: enjoying world travel and in good health with just slightly high cholesterol.

«Minimally invasive specific biomarkers of neurodegenerative diseases (NDs) would facilitate patient selection and disease progression monitoring.

So having a safe, strong, nontoxic, minimally invasive glue could potentially help a lot of kids.

With 15 offices located throughout San Diego County, our team of medical professionals provide access to cutting - edge technology and minimally invasive treatments for patients.

The cardiothoracic surgery team uses minimally invasive procedures whenever possible to ensure the best possible outcome for our patients.

«We know that minimally invasive partial nephrectomy is extremely challenging particularly within an approximate 30 - minute time constraint of clamping off the blood supply, which limits broader application of the technique,» Rogers said.

General surgery, Hepatobiliary surgery, Liver, intestine and kidney transplantation, Minimally invasive surgery, Neonatal surgery, Oncologic surgery, Thoracic surgery

C.S. Mott Children's Hospital at the University of Michigan is one of the nation's largest, most advanced minimally invasive surgery programs for children.

Whenever possible, we offer minimally invasive procedures for cancer treatment.

Novel, proprietary, minimally invasive intravascular systems for implementing targeted renal therapy.

The goal of minimally invasive surgery is to perform operations through very small incisions a mere fraction of the size of the incisions used in traditional surgery with equal or superior clinical outcomes and less impact on a child's body and organs.

These benefits are why our surgeons use minimally invasive techniques for approximately 70 percent of major lung resection surgeries — a remarkable achievement over the nationwide average of 40 percent.

EUS is a minimally invasive procedure used to diagnose and manage a wide range of gastrointestinal cancers and pre-cancerous lesions, including pancreatic tumors.