PURPOSE: The purpose of this article is to update the neurosurgical community on the
expanding field of surgical robotics and to present the design of a novel neurosurgical prototype. …

Objective: To determine whether active negative pressure peritoneal therapy with the ABThera
temporary abdominal closure device reduces systemic inflammation after abbreviated …

Technological developments in imaging guidance, intraoperative imaging, and microscopy
have pushed neurosurgeons to the limits of their dexterity and stamina. The introduction of …

Introduction: Technologies such as microscopy have pushed surgeons to the limits of their
dexterity and endurance. Robotic advances such as tremor filtration and motion scaling permit …

Background Severe complicated intra-abdominal sepsis (SCIAS) has an increasing incidence
with mortality rates over 80% in some settings. Mortality typically results from disruption of …

BACKGROUND: Alpine skiing and snowboarding are popular winter sports in Canada. Every
year participation in these activities results in traumatic injury. The purpose of this study …

BACKGROUND: Intra-abdominal hypertension affects multiple organ systems. Current
measurement standard requires supine positioning, which jeopardizes patient safety by …

Background: Apnea (APN) and pneumothorax (PTX) are common immediately life-threatening
conditions. Ultrasound is a portable tool that captures anatomy and physiology as digital …

Background Severe complicated intra-abdominal sepsis (SCIAS) is a worldwide challenge
with increasing incidence. Open abdomen management with enhanced clearance of fluid …

Background and Aims: Reconstruction with reconstitution of the container function of the
abdominal compartment is increasingly being performed in patients with massive ventral hernia …