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Tiny robots used in surgical procedures

Tiny robots that aid surgical procedures and medical checkups currently are the focus of intense research and study. In fact, some of these small-scale devices already are in practical use.

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Jan 12, 2009 | popularity 3.9 / 5 (8) | comments 0

New Perspectives on Cancer Surgery

(PhysOrg.com) -- Instead of the classic scalpel, surgeons can also operate with an electroscalpel. A significant advantage to this technique is that while a cut is being made, blood vessels are closed off ...

Chemistry / Biochemistry

created Sep 29, 2009 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (4) | comments 0

New laser system shows promise for cataract surgery

(PhysOrg.com) -- Imagine trying to cut by hand a perfect circle roughly one-third the size of a penny. Then consider that instead of a sheet of paper, you're working with a scalpel and a thin, elastic, transparent ...

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Nov 17, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 2 | with audio podcast