Surgeries Archive — Page 2 of 10
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August 26, 2025
Grant supports development of head-mounted augmented reality system to guide tumor resection
The technology will allow surgeons to rely less on a fallible mental construction of the resection plane, thereby reducing the risk of human error affecting the procedure. -
August 25, 2025
‘I didn’t know that I’d been living my life in pain’: Patient’s remarkable recovery after crossing paths with a compassionate neurosurgeon
Exhausted from a multiyear journey navigating a debilitating illness, Lainey Mathis received life-changing care from Ryan Lee, MD, whose new cerebrospinal fluid disorders center is already making a massive impact on patients. -
July 21, 2025
Multicenter trial confirms near-infrared autofluorescence increases detection of parathyroid glands
Damage to these glands can cause hypoparathyroidism, a condition that can lead to low levels of calcium and elevated levels of phosphorus in the blood. -
July 7, 2025
Quick action to treat young dancer’s rare heart condition a testament to what multidisciplinary teams can do
Bystanders assumed the healthy teen — who has danced for nine years, six of those competitively — was overheated or exhausted. Conscious, though unresponsive to questions, Zoe quickly worsened. -
July 7, 2025
Vanderbilt Health at forefront of improving head and neck surgery with fluorescence imaging to ‘light up’ nerves
A new study identified a safe and effective fluorescent imaging agent that can assist surgeons in visualizing — and therefore protecting — nerves during surgery. -
June 23, 2025
Data from fluorescence imaging can improve outcomes in head and neck cancer surgery: study
Research found that using data collected both during surgery and after a tumor’s removal can help guide surgeons in achieving a negative margin in cancer resection. -
June 9, 2025
Presurgery consults with patients using 3D models improve shared decision-making and reduce anxiety
The models allowed patients to easily distinguish the ascending colon from the sigmoid colon, along with other parts of the digestive system.