Dystonic cerebral palsy: Girl, 8, benefits from world-first brain surgery
A girl from Cheshire is receiving pioneering treatment for dystonia, a lifelong neurological condition. Source link
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‘Inoperable’ Eva Tennent gets spinal surgery after review
A fresh review of Eva’s case prompted by BBC coverage led to the operation going ahead last week. Source link
Girl, 10, left inoperable after surgery axed seven times
The curvature of Eva Tennent’s spine is now so severe that mum Jill Lockhart fears she will not survive. Source link
Katie Price warns young women about ‘damaging’ plastic surgery
The model says women have cosmetic procedures younger than she did, and they all look like “aliens”. Source link
IAGES conducts 21st robotic-assisted surgery national conference in Chennai – ET HealthWorld
Chennai: The Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons (IAGES) partnered with the technology leaders in robotic-assisted surgery to conduct their 21st national conference in Chennai. The four-day conference was focused on Innovation, Safety and Excellence, and training and upskilling of healthcare professionals on new-age surgical technologies like robotic-assisted surgery. The conference included over 11 subspecialty … Read more
AI tools advance Brain Surgery in India – ET HealthWorld
By Dr Karanjit Singh Narang In the rapidly evolving landscape of medical technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force, especially in intricate fields like neurosurgery. In India, a country with a burgeoning healthcare sector, the integration of AI tools into brain surgery is revolutionising patient outcomes, procedural accuracy, and post-operative care. The … Read more
Kate, Princess of Wales, leaves hospital after surgery
The Princess of Wales left hospital without any public appearance and is said to be making good progress. Source link
Bariatric tourism care costs NHS more than actual surgery – study
“A broader question, though, is more a public policy question. For example, if an NHS hospital deems a patient not suitable for bariatric surgery and they then go abroad to have that surgery, and then have, effectively a predictable complication… is the NHS obligated from a public policy perspective to effectively incentivise that behaviour, by … Read more
Robotic surgery in cancer care to become reality in state – ET HealthWorld
Thiruvananthapuram: For the first time in state, robotic surgery for cancer treatment is going to be a reality, that too in the government sector, at Regional Cancer Centre (RCC), Thiruvananthapuram. At present robotic surgery for cancer treatment is available only in large-scale hospitals in the nation and in foreign countries. Chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan will … Read more
Tele Mentored Surgery: How this Cutting-Edge Technology is Making Healthcare More Accessible – ET HealthWorld
The concept of telehealth has brought about a revolutionary change in the healthcare delivery system. Within this framework, Tele-mentored has emerged as a promising and practical solution, enabling surgical care to be provided to patients located in remote areas. This advancement has been made possible through the convergence of robotic systems and state-of-the-art telecommunication technology. … Read more