By Alice Goodman NEW YORK – While some evidence in the surgical literature suggests that intraperitoneal bupivacaine reduces postoperative pain scores and narcotic use, a…
By Alice Goodman NEW YORK – Virtual learning of laparoscopic surgical skills is now possible and appears to be as successful as direct mentoring through…
By Alice Goodman NEW YORK – Cryoablation of the endometrium is a safe and effective office-based procedure for the treatment of menorrhagia, resulting in few…
By Alice Goodman NEW YORK – More than a year after the Food and Drug Administration first warned physicians and patients about the risks of disseminating…
By Alice Goodman NEW YORK – Certification programs for minimally invasive surgery should be more rigorous and continuous, relying on simulation and other hands-on tests…
Minimally Invasive Surgery Week 2015 marks the 25th anniversary of SLS meetings. Take a look at what’s new this year as we celebrate SLS’ largest annual meeting:…
Miami, FL and Palo Alto, CA – A new program by the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons (SLS) seeks to teach and reinforce the latest surgical techniques and skills in advanced…