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Witnessing the Transition of Open to Robotic Surgery

2011
A paradigm shift has occurred in urologic surgery over the past 2 decades. Whereas the guiding principle of surgery – exposure – was formerly envisioned as a larger incision, it is now conceptualized as a video monitor, a laparoscope, and well-positioned trocars.
John B Malcolm, Michael D Fabrizio
exaly   +2 more sources

Craniomaxillofacial Surgery in the Jehovahʼs Witness Patient

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 1994
The reconstruction of severe craniofacial anomalies in patients who will not accept blood transfusions presents a considerable challenge to the craniofacial team. Traditionally, these patients have been refused major reconstructions, receiving no treatment or a highly compromised substitute.
J W, Polley   +5 more
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Open heart surgery in Jehovah's Witnesses

The American Journal of Cardiology, 1964
Abstract Open heart surgery using cardiopulmonary bypass has not been used for Jehovah's Witnesses because of their religious convictions and a church law forbidding blood transfusion. Development of bypass technics which utilize only blood substitutes for priming have made such procedures acceptable to these patients.
D A, COOLEY   +3 more
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ENT surgery, blood and Jehovah's Witnesses

The Journal of Laryngology & Otology, 2006
Surgical procedures in otolaryngology are often associated with the need for blood transfusions. Homologous blood transfusions carry risks and may be unacceptable to some patient groups. The Jehovah's Witness Society is known to many because of its stance on blood products.
S L, Woolley, D R K, Smith
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Open-Heart Surgery in Jehovah's Witnesses

Scandinavian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, 1990
During a 7-year period, 11 adult members of the religious sect Jehovah's Witnesses underwent cardiac surgery with extracorporeal circulation. No homologous blood transfusions were given. Blood-conserving procedures were employed, viz. initial collection of autologous blood, haemofiltration or processing (Cell Saver) of blood collected during ...
J B, Olsen, P, Alstrup, T, Madsen
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