Laparoscopic repair of paediatric inguinal hernia has evolved from a novel investigation into a well-established alternative to open herniotomy. By using small ports and high-definition optics, ...

NORTH HAVEN, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Covidien (NYSE: COV), a leading global provider of healthcare products, today announced the worldwide launch of the SILS™ Stitch articulating suturing device for ...

Percutaneous internal ring suturing (PIRS) is a method of laparoscopic herniorrhaphy, i.e. percutaneous closure of the internal inguinal ring under the control of a telescope placed in the umbilicus.

Anderson-Hynes (A-H) dismembered pyeloplasty has remained nearly unchanged since its introduction in 1949. The authors present a modification of the uretero-pelvic anastomosis as described by Anderson ...

Surgical or traumatic wounds require closing. Sutures are medical tools that help close a wound. They reduce the risk of infection and support the healing process. For example, a dentist who has to ...