Tag: surgery innovation
ENDO-Dubai, the “3 in 1” meeting of gynaecological surgeons coming from all 4 corners of the globe
Over 3 days (21st-23rd February 2019), experts in gynaecology, colorectal surgery and minimally invasive surgery will explore innovative medico-surgical strategies on the central topic: pelvic pain. For the 4th edition, Invivox met with the meeting’s energetic founder, Professor Arnaud Wattiez....
Treatment of facial paralysis (Moebius syndrome) : a rare operation brings a smile back to children
Moebius syndrome is a rare facial paralysis disorder characterized by weakness or paralysis (palsy) of multiple cranial nerves, most often the 6th (abducens) and 7th (facial) nerves. Other cranial nerves are sometimes affected. The disorder is present at birth (congenital)....
Elias Sawaya: “I got trained in Strasbourg by Professor Liverneaux”
For Elias Sawaya, specialized training and top-notch care go hand-in-hand. Dr. Sawaya, a hand surgeon, used Invivox to schedule training with Dr. Philippe Liverneaux, a Professor of Orthopedics and Hand Surgery at the University Hospital of Strasbourg. Sawaya traveled from...
An American in France: Carol’s Surgical Training Experience
Carol, a Fellow specializing in pediatric otolaryngology flew all the way to France for an exceptional and very unique surgical training experience. Although trained in recurrent laryngeal nerve reinnervation from a leading expert in the field through her rigorous fellowship,...
Penoplasty: a Growing Trend in Male Cosmetic Surgery
In cosmetic surgery, no area of the body is off limits. Today, more men are willing to go under the knife (or needle) to cosmetically enhance the size of their penis. Phalloplasty, or penis resizing, is one of the newest...
Our Top 5 TedMed Talks
Staying up-to-date in your field takes time and dedication. If you’re tired of pouring over journal articles, switch gears and watch some of the most engaging TedMed talks of the past few years. Peer-to-Peer Corner has selected five of its...
Innovations in Spine Surgery: L.E.S. is More
According to experts at the September 2016 Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS), “LES is more” when it comes to spine surgery. It’s safer for the patient, speeds recovery time, and is simpler for surgeons to perform. LES, or Less Exposure...