Surgery

Ambulatory Surgical Center Market in the U.S. to Cross USD 42 Bn by 2027: Global Market Insights, Inc.

Surgery
Tuesday, April 13, 2021 - 8:15pm

Physicians are benefited from these ventures primarily from the increased financial stability and better insurance contracts for reimbursement, therebyaugmenting the segment progression.

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  • Physicians are benefited from these ventures primarily from the increased financial stability and better insurance contracts for reimbursement, therebyaugmenting the segment progression.
  • Also, the presence of highly trained neurosurgeons in ASCs will boost segment growth.\nThe U.S. ambulatory surgical center market for the multi-specialty segment was valued at USD 6.9 billion in 2020.
  • If one specialty suffers loss, the center may still generate revenue from other specialties, keeping them in business.
  • Many ambulatory surgical centers are turning to multi-specialty models in order to achieve profitability, thus driving the segment expansion.\nThe diagnosis segment in the U.S. ambulatory surgical center market accounted for over USD 4 billion in 2020.

2021 Urology Care Foundation Research Scholar Awardees Announced

Medical specialties, Surgery, Medicine, American Urological Association, Urology, Prostate cancer, Jay Y. Gillenwater, Ashutosh Tewari
Tuesday, April 13, 2021 - 2:00pm

b'BALTIMORE, April 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The American Urological Association (AUA) and the Urology Care Foundation, the official foundation of the AUA, recognized 14 researchers as recipients of the 2021 Urology Care Foundation Research Scholar Awards.Research Scholar Awards support future research leaders and ensure they receive the necessary training and guidance for a successful research career.

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  • b'BALTIMORE, April 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The American Urological Association (AUA) and the Urology Care Foundation, the official foundation of the AUA, recognized 14 researchers as recipients of the 2021 Urology Care Foundation Research Scholar Awards.Research Scholar Awards support future research leaders and ensure they receive the necessary training and guidance for a successful research career.
  • To date, the program has invested over $25 million to support over 600 Research Scholars, most of whom have remained in committed research career tracks and now serve as leaders in urologic research and clinical practice.\n"The Urology Care Foundation is committed toimproving urologic health by improving the prevention, detection, and treatment of urologic diseases by supporting research and patient education," said Harris M. Nagler, MD, Urology Care Foundation President.
  • "\nTo learn more about the Urology Care Foundation Research Scholar Awards visit: https://www.auanet.org/research/research-funding/aua-funding/research-sc...\nAbout the American Urological Association:Founded in 1902 and headquartered nearBaltimore,Maryland, the American Urological Association is a leading advocate for the specialty of urology and has nearly 24,000 members throughout the world.
  • The AUA is a premier urologic association, providing invaluable support to the urologic community as it pursues its mission of fostering the highest standards of urologic care through education, research and the formulation of health policy.\nAbout the Urology Care Foundation:The Urology Care Foundation is the world\'s leading nonprofit urological health foundation, and the official foundation of the American Urological Association.

Click Medical partners with global non-profit Range of Motion Project to help amputees in need for April Limb Loss Awareness Month

Medical specialties, Medicine, Surgery, Prosthetics, Biological engineering, Biomedical engineering, Prosthesis, Orthotics, Romp, Amputation
Tuesday, April 13, 2021 - 1:15pm

b'STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo., April 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --This April for Limb Loss Awareness Month, prosthetic and orthotic company Click Medical is giving back through each sale by donating to the global non-profit Range of Motion Project (ROMP).

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  • b'STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo., April 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --This April for Limb Loss Awareness Month, prosthetic and orthotic company Click Medical is giving back through each sale by donating to the global non-profit Range of Motion Project (ROMP).
  • "Working in low resource countries and rural communities warrants a major need for adjustability in sockets," said ROMP co-founder David Krupa.
  • "\nIn 2019, ROMP and Click Medical came together to bring Click\'s adjustable technologies to ROMP patients in Latin America.
  • "\nTo help give the gift of mobility for Limb Loss Awareness Month, visit clickmedical.com to purchase a kit.

Global Robotic Surgery Market Report 2020-2024 - Escalating MedTech Research and Development Expenditures

Medicine, Clinical medicine, Medical specialties, Computer-assisted surgery, Telemedicine, Urology, Robot-assisted surgery, Laparoscopy, Surgery, Medtech, Zimmer Biomet Robotics
Monday, April 12, 2021 - 4:00pm

However, the growth of the industry would be challenged by the Risks of robotic surgery and laparoscope control.\nFew notable trends include the adoption of micro- and nano- robots in urology surgical procedures, focus on the development of low-cost robotic surgical systems and escalating MedTech research and development expenditures.

Key Points: 
  • However, the growth of the industry would be challenged by the Risks of robotic surgery and laparoscope control.\nFew notable trends include the adoption of micro- and nano- robots in urology surgical procedures, focus on the development of low-cost robotic surgical systems and escalating MedTech research and development expenditures.
  • In 2020, the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic has created an unfavorable impact on the market as many government authorities have ordered hospitals to attend critical cases only.\nOn the basis of product type, the global robotic surgery industry is broadly bifurcated into instruments & accessories, services and systems.
  • By applications, the global robotic surgery industry could be divided into general surgery, gynaecology, urology and orthopaedics.\nThe fastest-growing regional market is the U.S. due to rise in awareness among the population regarding robotic surgeries, increase in med-tech R&D expenditures, the surge in ageing population, rising colorectal & pancreatic surgeries, shortage of physicians, increasing number of approvals granted by the FDA to surgical robotic companies for R&D and growing launch of advanced medical systems.\nThe report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global robotic surgery market.\nThe major regional markets i.e.
  • the U.S. has been analysed.\nThe market dynamics such as growth drivers, market trends and challenges are analysed in-depth.\nThe competitive landscape of the market, along with the company profiles of leading players i.e.

Caresyntax Selected by the American Board of Surgery to Enhance Certification with Video-Based Assessments

Surgery
Monday, April 12, 2021 - 3:35pm

"VBA has been increasingly attested in our literature as a potentially scalable way to assess surgical technical skill and its correlation with patient outcomes.

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  • "VBA has been increasingly attested in our literature as a potentially scalable way to assess surgical technical skill and its correlation with patient outcomes.
  • Other potential downstream outcomes include establishing a foundation for coaching and aspiration to mastery strategies as a component of professional culture.
  • "We applaud the American Board of Surgery for its leadership in incorporating the latest technology to better assess providers\' qualifications.
  • This collaboration will assess the feasibility of full implementation in the future.\nCaresyntax is on a mission to make surgery smarter and safer.

U.S. Dermatology Partners is pleased to welcome Certified Dermatology Physician Assistant Kristina Trunnell, PA to their Rockville and Silver Spring, Maryland locations

Dermatology, Surgery
Friday, April 16, 2021 - 8:00am

b"ROCKVILLE, Md., April 16, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- U.S. Dermatology Partners is pleased to welcome experienced Dermatology Physician Assistant, Kristina Trunnell , to their Rockville and Silver Spring locations.\nKristina Trunnell earned her bachelor's degree in Health Sciences with honors from St. Francis University in 2002 and received her Master's in Physician Assistant Sciences the following year.

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  • b"ROCKVILLE, Md., April 16, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- U.S. Dermatology Partners is pleased to welcome experienced Dermatology Physician Assistant, Kristina Trunnell , to their Rockville and Silver Spring locations.\nKristina Trunnell earned her bachelor's degree in Health Sciences with honors from St. Francis University in 2002 and received her Master's in Physician Assistant Sciences the following year.
  • Kristina's physician assistant career began in the field of cardiothoracic surgery at Lancaster Regional Hospital and the Ortenzio Heart Center in Harrisburg, PA. She also worked as a surgical physician assistant for general surgery, orthopedic, and cardiac surgical services at Suburban Hospital in Bethesda, Maryland.
  • Kristina transitioned into dermatology in 2008 and provides general dermatologic, surgical, and cosmetic services for patients.
  • She is passionate about treating all types of conditions especially eczema, psoriasis, and rosacea.

Oklahoma Firefighter and Father-of-Four Survives COVID-19 and Receives Lifesaving Lung Transplant at Dignity Health St. Joseph’s in Phoenix

Medical specialties, Clinical medicine, Organ transplantation, Surgery, Artificial lung, Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, Lung transplantation
Friday, April 9, 2021 - 9:57pm

PHOENIX, April 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A 44-year-old firefighter and father-of-four from Oklahoma recently received a lifesaving double lung transplant at Norton Thoracic Institute at Dignity Health St. Josephs Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix after having survived COVID-19.

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  • PHOENIX, April 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A 44-year-old firefighter and father-of-four from Oklahoma recently received a lifesaving double lung transplant at Norton Thoracic Institute at Dignity Health St. Josephs Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix after having survived COVID-19.
  • Essentially an artificial lung that oxygenates the blood, ECMO can be used to help support patients while their lungs recover.
  • When Blakes wife, Jenn, learned the doctors had called a lung transplant program in Arizona, she started researching online.
  • St. Josephs Norton Thoracic Institute was the third lung transplant program in the country to perform a lung transplant as a result of lung damage from COVID-19, and Blakes case is Nortons fourth post-COVID-19 lung transplant.

Surgeon Partners with Innovative Medical Device Company

Alejandro Badia, The Surgery Center at Doral, Orthopedic surgery, Surgery
Friday, April 9, 2021 - 7:30pm

The subspecialist surgeon reviewed his x-rays remotely, real-time, via the OrthoNOW app, an award-winning digital health tool that allows the orthopedic clinician to plan treatment with the appropriate surgeon, if necessary.

Key Points: 
  • The subspecialist surgeon reviewed his x-rays remotely, real-time, via the OrthoNOW app, an award-winning digital health tool that allows the orthopedic clinician to plan treatment with the appropriate surgeon, if necessary.
  • His next step was an outpatient surgery at the Surgery Center at Doral, in the same building,with Dr. Alejandro Badia, founder and surgeon at Badia Hand to Shoulder Center.
  • By choosing to start his journey with OrthoNOW, he received the highest quality of care from a renowned surgeon, delivered with the most innovative technology, hence resulting in the best possible outcome.
  • The Company has FDA Clearance on a small-bone version of its IntelliSense Drill Technology and The Lever Action Plate System.

Dr. Ashish Jha to Keynote American Urological Association's Annual Urology Advocacy Summit

Medical specialties, Surgery, Clinical medicine, American Urological Association, Urology
Friday, April 9, 2021 - 3:15pm

Ashish Jha, Dean of Brown University School of Public Health and globally recognized expert on the COVID-19 pandemic preparedness and response, will deliver the keynote address at the 2021 Annual Urology Advocacy Summit.

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  • Ashish Jha, Dean of Brown University School of Public Health and globally recognized expert on the COVID-19 pandemic preparedness and response, will deliver the keynote address at the 2021 Annual Urology Advocacy Summit.
  • In his keynote, Dr. Jha will discuss the public policy response to the pandemic, as well priorities in the coming months.
  • "Dr. Jha serves as a most compelling keynote speaker for this year's Annual Urology Advocacy Summit in July," said Dr. Eugene Rhee, Chair of the AUA Public Policy Council.
  • About the American Urological Association:Founded in 1902 and headquartered nearBaltimore, Maryland, the American Urological Association is a leading advocate for the specialty of urology and has nearly 23,000 members throughout the world.

Activ Surgical Announces FDA Clearance for ActivSight Intraoperative Imaging Module for Enhanced Surgical Visualization

Surgery, Activ, Surgeon
Friday, April 9, 2021 - 2:00pm

BOSTON, April 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Activ Surgical , a digital surgery pioneer, today announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance of the company's ActivSight Intraoperative Imaging Module for enhanced surgical visualization.

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  • BOSTON, April 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Activ Surgical , a digital surgery pioneer, today announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance of the company's ActivSight Intraoperative Imaging Module for enhanced surgical visualization.
  • "Receiving FDA 510(k) clearance for our ActivSight enhanced visualization module is a significant milestone in bringing Activ Surgical's technology to operating rooms around the world," said Todd Usen, CEO of Activ Surgical.
  • "My mission when I founded Activ Surgical in 2017 was to democratize surgical care by extending insights from experienced surgeons to all surgical systems, ensuring world class surgical care for everyone around the world," said Dr. Peter Kim, Founder and CSMO, Activ Surgical.
  • Activ Surgical's patent-protected surgical software platform reduces unintended and preventable surgical complications by enhancing a surgeon's intra-operative decision making.