Bioprosthetic valves used in heart valve replacement generally offer functional properties that are more similar to those of native valves.

In PRK the epithelium (top layer of the cornea) is scraped off and then the laser treatment is applied. A contact lens is used as a "bandage" to decrease discomfort. The epithelium then grows back over the bare area during the next few days.

In LASEK the epithelium is exposed to 20% alcohol which helps separate epithelium from the cornea. The epithelium is pushed to one side and laser treatment applied. The epithelial layer is replaced back onto the eye and held in place with a contact lens. The contact lens is then removed a few days later. LASEK is hence a "no knife"/flap operation.

Epi-Lasik is a similar procedure that uses a keratome like that used for Lasik, but engineered to only separate the epithelium. The epithelium is left on a hinge, laser treatment applied and flap replaced.

Vetical Mattress Suture

tongue lipoma info

This video is a collection of selected cases of Plastic Surgery performed on children with congenital deformities.

Errata: Cleft Lip Case 2 has a center photo which belongs to case 1 at day of surgery.

The bulb syringe is readily available, safe tool for clearing the airway of a newborn infant

Access to processes within the skull base with lateral extension to the pterygopalatine fossa are reached by combined subfrontal osteotomy and Le Fort I osteotomy

Virtual Ports, Ltd. (http://www.virtual-ports.com) is a medical device company developing and marketing instruments to improve minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures.
The EndoGrab retraction system reduces the number of ports needed for surgery by eliminating the need for traditional hand held retraction. For the surgeon, this simple solution results in the need for less auxiliary personnel, a decreased overall surgery cost, and more control over the surgery. The EndoGrab also offers added benefit to the patient who will experience less post-operative discomfort and scarring.

The EndoGrab is an internally anchored, hands-free retracting device that is introduced at the start of surgery through a 5mm trocar by means of a proprietary Applier tool. The Surgeon uses the Applier to attach the EndoGrab to both the organ requiring retraction and to the internal abdominal wall, thereby removing the organ from the operative field. The Applier is then removed and the port is free for use by other instruments.
3D video animation produced by Virtual Point Multimedia (http://virtual-point.com)

Ways to help ensure your patients and practice get the most accurate results when measuring blood pressure.

Effect of Smoking 30 PACKS of Cigarettes on Your Lungs

Bunion Correction with Scarf Akin Procedure

LASIK Eye Surgery with NO BLADE

The In-Line vasectomy is a minimally invasive, all cautery procudure. The ILV instruments were standardized by measurement and design to perform specific functions within a 4mm space.The procedure is rapid and reliable.

Periodontal diseases increases the risks of:
-Coronary Heart Disease
-Stoke
-Infective Endocarditis

Ganglion Cyst Removal

In 5 minutes find out how and why a normal cell becomes a cancer cell: risk factors and treatment.

Detroit Medical Center video on Bariatric surgery for diabetes patients. ~ Detroit Medical Center

o you have an exercise routine that makes you feel absolutely awesome when you stick to it? Or a healthy eating pattern that makes you crackle with energy and vitality when you actually follow it. Well, today I’m sharing with you what makes me feel even more alive, energetic and vibrant than both of those… My daily sexual self-care practice.

Stroke Animation 3D

Appendectomy operation