Novel technique for reducing back pain
07 November, 2019Neurosurgeon Dr Marc Coughlan has introduced a minimally invasive endoscopic radiofrequency denervation for the treatment of back pain.
The challenge of treating scars
01 November, 2019With a range of different scar types and a variety of repair methods available, the treatment of scarring remains a challenge.
Fertility-sparing surgery safe for those with early ovarian cancer
16 September, 2019Young women with early-stage ovarian cancer can undergo fertility-preserving surgery without affecting the safety of their cancer treatment.
Brain surgery via the wrist
29 July, 2019Researchers have demonstrated that transradial surgery, done via the wrist, is safe and effective for a broad range of neuroendovascular procedures.
Surgeons restore arm function in paralysed patients
05 July, 2019Australian surgeons have restored the hand function of 13 young adults who had paralysis due to nerve damage.
Australia tops world for avoidable sports injuries
26 April, 2018Despite being largely preventable, Australia has the world's worst rate of ACL injuries and reconstructions.
Winners are grinners
09 April, 2018Using a modified procedure, surgeons have returned genuine smiles to the faces of patients with one-sided facial muscle paralysis.
1 in 10 people suffer infection after gastrointestinal surgery
21 February, 2018The global study also found that more than 1 in 5 surgical site infections were resistant to antibiotics given before surgery to prevent infections.
1 in 4 joint replacement surgeries unnecessary
07 February, 2018A new report investigating hip and knee joint replacement surgeries in Victoria finds that many patients could be successfully treated without surgery, with massive savings to healthcare and welfare systems.
'Origami organs': new regenerative flexible biomaterials
11 August, 2017These new biomaterials may help young cancer patients and aid in wound healing.
Tiny stent implants helping glaucoma patients
25 July, 2017The width of a human hair, these stents are providing a safe alternative to traditional glaucoma treatments.
Surgical Asset Management
28 June, 2017Operating theatres are simultaneously the largest cost and revenue generator for any hospital.
More Australians going private in hospitals — but what's the effect on waiting times?
18 May, 2017A new report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare shows that more patients are using private health insurance in hospitals, with private patients apparently receiving shorter waiting times for elective surgery.
Robotics lead the way in radical prostate surgery
17 May, 2017 by Dr Greg Malone*Robotically assisted radical prostatectomy is now the most common form of radical prostate surgery undertaken in Australia.
Live animals for trauma training no longer an option
28 April, 2017The Royal College of Surgeons has ruled that simulators are better than live animals for training surgeons to perform life-saving surgery.
