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Vaginal vault suturing

SurgicalPerformance

It maintains the pneumoperitoneum during a laparoscopic procedure and allows surgeons to complete the entire operation laparoscopically; and it also allows gynaecological surgeons to suture the… Source

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Suturing Workshop Mentoring at EVMS

NSAA

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Needle-Moving AI Research Trains Surgical Robots in Simulation

NVIDIA: Healthcare

ORBIT-Surgical introduces more than a dozen benchmark tasks for surgical training, including one-handed tasks such as picking up a piece of gauze, inserting a shunt into a blood vessel or lifting a suture needle to a specific position.

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From Incisions to Sutures: How Surgical Scissors and Needle Holders

Surtex Instruments

The success of surgical procedures relies heavily on the precision, reliability, and quality of the surgical instruments in use. Among these, surgical scissors and needle holders stand as indispensable tools in the hands of a surgeon.

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The toll of excess inventory and the role of ecommerce

OR Manager

I still recall being handed roughly 10 boxes of suture anchors to practice with years ago at New York University (NYU) medical school. “Aren’t these needed here?” ” I asked incredulously.

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Distal Biceps Tenodesis Surgical Assisting with Arthrex Techniques

Platinum Meidcal Staffing

They provide critical intraoperative support, assisting with retraction, suturing, and maintaining a sterile field. Registered Nurse First Assistants (RNFAs) are essential in complex surgeries like distal biceps tenodesis.

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The Essential Role of Surgical First Assistants: Importance, Career Outlook, and Impact on Patient Care

SpecialtyCare

Intraoperative Assistance : During surgery, SFAs provide direct support to the surgeon by maintaining a clear surgical field, controlling bleeding, handling tissues, and performing suturing. They may also operate specialized equipment and ensure adherence to aseptic techniques.