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A quick read for all of my urology connections out there… Awesome to see ForTec’s partnerships continue to grow and be able to offer technologies such as Blue Light Cystoscopy (BLC) to all of our hospitals! I encourage you to take a peek at this article and reach out with any questions or concerns! #bladdercancer #karlstorz #fortec #cysview #urology

Olympus Corporation has announced the launch of a new 4K camera head, CH-S700-08-LB, for endoscopic urology and gynaecology procedures in Europe. The camera head is compatible with the VISERA ELITE III video system centre for surgical endoscopy. The product is also set to be launched in Japan, Hong Kong and Singapore as soon as it is ready to comply with the regulations of each country, sequentially from September 2024. This will support high-quality diagnosis and treatment of urological diseases, including bladder cancer, by providing 'unprecedented' endoscopic image clarity according to Olympus. Through the launch of this product, Olympus says it aims to enhance the patient care pathway of early diagnosis, minimally invasive treatment, and follow-up for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer, thereby improving the standard of care and patient outcomes. Read more at https://lnkd.in/eweTSiG2 #asiamedtechs #medtechs #olympus #healthcare #medtechnews #cancer #treatment

Abdominal surgery with the support of Impella (SURGELLA), a new frontier to be explored. "we can derive some key points that obviously deserve to be confirmed in a large case series: (1) patients with end-stage cardiomyopathy and HFrEF can undergo life-saving surgical procedures, such as in cancer treatment; (2) the use of the Impella allows the surgeon to perform operations with hemodynamic stability without any fear of the side effects of inotropic therapy; (3) multidisciplinary evaluation is essential, especially in this subset of patients." Great job Stefano Guarracini Michele Di Mauro Thanks to Giuseppe Emiliano Fierri for the support! https://lnkd.in/duHNji23

Understanding why clinical trials are important for patients with gynecologic cancers is essential. During CURE®'s Educated Patient® Gynecologic Cancers Summit, Dr. Sarah Crafton of AHN Allegheny General Hospital explained what trials entail and how they are performed. "Clinical trials also exist and occur to assess how well surgeries work, different surgery techniques. And these are all things that may happen from the time of diagnosis," Crafton said. "So, from the patient perspective, please never think it’s too early or too late to ask your provider about what my trial options may be.” Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eku_c3dv

Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside has successfully treated its first patient with GammaTile® Therapy—a major step forward in the fight against brain tumors. “GammaTile is a game changer in surgical care for our patients with brain tumors,” said Dr. Aristotelis Filippidis, Neurosurgeon at St. Vincent's. “The highly targeted therapy at the tumor cavity after resection, the area that is needed most to delay recurrence, is delivered while patients go about their everyday lives, reducing their hardship after surgery.” Learn more about this milestone and what it means for patient care: https://hubs.la/Q02Zzpl30 #BrainTumorTreatment #GammaTile #Neurosurgery #RadiationOncology Quotes from this article are based on the personal experience and learnings of the featured healthcare professionals. For full prescribing information, visit https://hubs.la/Q02ZzvYD0.

Please find our recently published article in Endoscopy International Open: “Endoscopic Ultrasound with Tissue Acquisition of Lymph Nodes in Patients with Potentially Resectable Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma”. Accurate assessment of the lymph node status is crucial in resectable intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma to prevent major surgery in patients with extraregional metastatic LN. In this study we showed that endoscopic ultrasound has the promise to be of great value in patients with potentially resectable intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (in 30% surgical exploration was prevented). This study supports further prospective evaluation of routine implementation of EUS with lymph node assessment in patients with potentially resectable iCCA (such as the ongoing POELH trial, NCT05678218). Thanks to all co-authors: Sanne van de Vondervoort, Roy Dwarkasing, Maarten Thomeer, Michael Doukas, Rogier Voermans, Robert Verdonk, Wojciech Polak, Jeroen de Jonge, Marco Bruno, Lydi M.J.W. van Driel, & Bas Groot Koerkamp. https://lnkd.in/eSCdrqrp

Mayo Clinic announces a groundbreaking achievement in organ transplantation, offering hope to thousands who have lost their ability to speak, swallow and breathe on their own due to diminished function or loss of their larynx. A multidisciplinary team of doctors in Arizona performed the third known total larynx transplant in the U.S. The case also marks a medical milestone as the first known total larynx transplant performed as part of a clinical trial and the first on a patient with active cancer in the U.S. Read More: https://lnkd.in/dm-2Nbda “The surgery and patient’s progress have exceeded our expectations,” says David Lott M.D., chair of the Department of Otolaryngology (ENT) – Head and Neck Surgery/Audiology at Mayo Clinic in Arizona. “This is a tremendous accomplishment in launching what we believe is the future for laryngeal transplantation.” Six surgeons at Mayo Clinic conducted the 21-hour transplant, which included the larynx, pharynx, upper trachea, upper esophagus, thyroid and parathyroid glands, blood vessels, and nerves. #mededgemea #mayo #larynxtransplant #medicalmiracle #VoiceRestoration #SurgicalBreakthrough #TransplantSuccess #innovativesurgery #MedicalInnovation #VoiceRecovery #HealthcareAdvancements #surgicalachievement

Featured Guest: Dr Domenico Savatta  Topic: Prostate Cancer, Erectile Dysfunction and more As a board-certified urologic surgeon at New Jersey Urology, I specialize in robotic oncology for prostate, kidney, and bladder cancers, as well as benign urologic conditions. With 18+ years of experience, I have performed over 4000 robotic operations and 2500 daVinci robotic prostatectomies, introducing multiple firsts in robotic surgery for New Jersey and beyond. My passion for combating cancer stems from my personal losses and my Catholic faith, which inspire me to serve others and uphold ethical standards. I graduated Summa Cum Laude from Cooper Union for engineering, then pursued medical school at Stony Brook, followed by residency and research at Indiana University. I am also the director of the adult urologic robotic surgery program at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, where I train and mentor other surgeons. Additionally, I have spearheaded the transperineal prostate biopsy in northern NJ, a safer and more accurate alternative to the traditional transrectal biopsy. My mission is to provide the best possible care and outcomes for my patients, using cutting-edge technology and evidence-based practice. Social- https://lnkd.in/eyEzmMUS Website- theroboticsurgeon.com Karen is a dedicated professional who never compromises on her clients ,Karen is no stranger to going above and beyond the call of duty to provide her services. Her kindness extends to both her personal and professional lives. https://lnkd.in/e662VFeY https://lnkd.in/eb-6w4nC Joan Williams digital business Card with links:  Joan Williams - Holistic Health Coach / Author/ Producer/ Speaker  Each session  Joan will leave you feeling inspired and motivated. She will talk about things beyond food, seeking to bring balance to important elements of your life such as love and relationships as well as career and money. She will personally and carefully guide you to make simple, small changes that will transform your life as a professional Health Coach.  https://lnkd.in/eAj8atGa https://lnkd.in/eWVety-S Start Healthy  Digital Magazine  https://lnkd.in/eZTEgmvD https://lnkd.in/ekx3aU4s https://lnkd.in/epXH_t3N As our society is finally starting to realize, caring for our mental and emotional health is just as important as taking care of our physical body. https://lnkd.in/edfFRi8v Smoothies are the simplest way to pack lots of fruits and veggies into a single meal or snack.  https://lnkd.in/eiVy432Y

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'At this first prespecified interim analysis, adjuvant pembrolizumab, as compared with observation, was associated with a significant lengthening of disease-free survival in patients with high-risk muscle-invasive urothelial carcinoma after radical surgery.' #Immunology #Immunotherapy  https://lnkd.in/d8Huc46T