Transgender and gender diverse individuals undergoing gender-affirming mastectomy (‘top surgery’) often lack information on how the procedure will affect breast cancer risk, a new study finds.
A newly developed AI system analyzes surgeons’ techniques during prostate cancer surgery, helping identify the surgical movements associated with the best patient outcomes.
A new position statement urges orthopaedic surgeons and bone health specialists to work together to assess and treat osteoporosis before and after joint replacement and spinal fusion surgery.
Point-of-care ultrasound, AI-assisted surgery, advanced biomaterials, and much more: At Medical Taiwan 2026, manufacturers once again presented a diverse range of solutions across the medical, health and care expo. We took a closer look at three noteworthy companies and their products on show.
For the first time, two teleoperated humanoid robots have been used to complete surgeries during a preclinical trial – a first step toward introduction in the operating room, researchers said.
Researchers have found a way to avoid second surgery for unborn babies with a severe diaphragmatic defect. To complete the procedure, the mother now only has to take a short stroll.
A Dublin hospital completed Europe's first robotic-assisted shoulder replacement using Stryker's Mako platform, expanding the technology beyond hip and knee surgery.
Will surgeons be replaced by machines in the future? With the rising impact of AI and robotics, this concern is on the minds of many medical professionals and patients alike. At the 2026 German Surgery Congress, Prof. Dr Jörg-Peter Ritz, President of the German Society for General and Visceral Surgery (DGAV) and Chief Physician and Medical Director at Helios Kliniken Schwerin, painted a more…
To treat gastric leaks after weight loss surgery, doctors usually rely on a device not suited for the task. This may result in further complications. A redesigned stent could help fix this issue.
A novel PET imaging framework reveals that bariatric surgery impacts not only body weight, but also the metabolic function of organs. These insights could support more precise treatment monitoring.
Substantial and sustained weight-loss after bariatric surgery has been linked to a reduced risk of cancer and cancer-related death, mainly in women. Two new studies now provide clues as to why.
Virtual reality (VR) before surgery could help reduce pain in the early postoperative period among adolescents undergoing surgery for funnel chest (pectus excavatum), according to new research.
Patients recovering from brain and spinal cord injuries could soon benefit from virtual reality (VR) rehabilitation delivered directly at their hospital bedside, according to a new study.
A new study shows that diaphragmatic dome height (DDH) - a simple measurement from routine chest X-rays - can help predict survival among patients with lung cancer and breathing disorders.
Researchers from some of the UK’s leading academic institutions have warned that simply hiring more NHS staff will not be enough to reduce surgery backlogs, in newly published research.
Changes in gut microbiota after bariatric surgery are strongly linked to altered metabolic health and sustained improvement in type 2 diabetes, according to a new study.
A new technique to “prime” a patient's immune system before liver transplantation has proven itself in a first-in-human clinical trial to successfully prevent transplant rejection.
Researchers have developed a flexible optical fiber that can be threaded through a medical endoscope and steered into the larynx to destroy hard-to-reach tumors on the vocal folds.
Digital solutions that integrate surgical waiting lists with GP records are helping hospitals improve perioperative pathways and reduce unnecessary appointments. Dr Simon Rang, Consultant Anaesthetist at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust, explains how risk stratification is transforming patient care.
