Tag: minimally invasive surgery
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Pioneering Pediatric Cholecystectomy: Magnetic-Assisted Laparoscopic Surgery Debuts in US
Groundbreaking Procedure in Pediatric Surgery In a landmark development for pediatric surgery in the United States, a Cleveland Clinic Children’s pediatric surgeon performed the first laparoscopic cholecystectomy in a pediatric patient using magnetic-assisted surgical technology. This procedure marks a significant advance in minimally invasive surgery, leveraging magnetic guidance to enhance precision while maintaining the safety…
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Cholecystectomy Performed in US for a Pediatric Patient Using Magnetic-Assisted Laparoscopic Technology
Groundbreaking Pediatric Surgery Hit a Milestone in the United States A Cleveland Clinic Children’s pediatric surgeon recently led a landmark operation—the first laparoscopic cholecystectomy in a pediatric patient in the United States performed with magnetic-assisted surgical technology. This achievement follows broadening FDA clearance that expands the use of magnetic-assisted tools in the operating room, signaling…
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Proficiency Matters: How Laparoscopic Skill Levels Affect Survival After Laparoscopic Radical Hysterectomy for Cervical Cancer
Overview Cervical cancer remains a major global health challenge, and advances in minimally invasive surgery have reshaped its management. A recent multi-center cohort from four clinical centers in China investigates a timely question: how does a gynecologic oncologist’s proficiency in laparoscopy influence survival outcomes after laparoscopic radical hysterectomy for cervical cancer? The study analyzes a…
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Laparoscopic Resection of Cecal Duplication Cyst in a 28-Year-Old Male: A Rare Case Report
Introduction Cecal duplication cysts are rare congenital anomalies of the gastrointestinal tract. Most cases occur in early childhood, with adults representing a very small fraction of presentations. The clinical features are diverse and can mimic other right‑sided abdominal conditions, leading to diagnostic challenges. This case report documents a laparoscopic resection of a cecal duplication cyst…