OR-Live: Live and On-Demand Medical Healthcasts

2009 IBMISPS World Congress Highlights

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 19:04:44 GMT

2009 IBMISPS World Congress Highlights To View the full program: http://www.orlive.com/ibmisps/channels/ibmisps-2009?cmpid=ibn_2840_podcast

Hip Revision

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:46:40 GMT

Hip Revision Featuring the ZMR® Hip System Tapered Distal Stem To View the Full Program: http://www.orlive.com/zimmer/videos/hip-revision-featuring-the-zmr-hip-system-tapered-distal-stem?cmpid=2657podcast

ACL Repair

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 20:26:44 GMT

ACL Repair

Innovations in Therapy for Aortic Aneurysms

Mon, 6 Jul 2009 18:33:03 GMT

Innovations in Minimally Invasive and Conventional Therapy for Aortic Dissection and Aneurysms

Innovations in Therapy for Aortic Aneurysms

Mon, 6 Jul 2009 18:29:19 GMT

Innovations in Minimally Invasive and Conventional Therapy for Aortic Dissection and Aneurysms

Cancer Treated with Radiation Therapy

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 19:35:25 GMT

Cancer Treated with Radiation Therapy
Elekta Axesse™ SBRT Linear Accelerator
To View the Full Program: http://www.or-live.com/WFUBMC/2386/index.cfm?cmpid=podcast2386

LEGION Total Knee System

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 19:15:24 GMT

Steven B. Haas, MD, will demonstrate techniques to address a challenging clinical condition with a total knee arthroplasty. This total knee replacement will feature the LEGION Total Knee System from Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics.
To View the Full Program: http://www.or-live.com/smith-nephew/2754/index.cfm?cmpid=podcast2754

CyberKnife ® Offers Cancer Patients New Treatment Options

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 19:23:06 GMT

CyberKnife ® Offers Cancer Patients New Treatment Options
To View the Full Program: http://www.or-live.com/sentara/2585/index.cfm?cmpid=podcast2585

Taperloc Microplasty™

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 19:06:09 GMT

Taperloc^® Microplasty™ Hip Replacement through the Anterior Supine Intramuscular (ASI) Approach
To View the Full Program: http://www.or-live.com/Biomet/2522/index.cfm?cmpid=podcast2522

TECAB - Totally Endoscopic Coronary Artery Bypass

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 18:44:03 GMT

TECAB - Totally Endoscopic Coronary Artery Bypass
Using the da Vinci® Surgical System
To View the Full Program: http://www.or-live.com/umm/2466/index.cfm?cmpid=podcast2466

InterStim® Testing Procedure

Thu, 14 May 2009 14:07:07 GMT

To view the full program: http://www.or-live.com/tgh/2677/index.cfm?cmpid=podcast2677 InterStim Testing Procedure
Treatment for Urinary Disorders

Sigma® High Performance Partial Knee

Mon, 11 May 2009 13:21:32 GMT

To view the full program: http://www.or-live.com/DePuy/2496/index.cfm?cmpid=podcast2496 The live surgery will be performed at the Indiana Orthopaedic Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. As one of the designing surgeons for the High Performance Partial Knee, Dr. Farr has been instrumental in surgeon education with this new product offering.

Minimally Invasive Treatment for Lung Cancer

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 18:17:21 GMT

To view the full Program: http://www.or-live.com/bethisrael/2449/index.cfm?cmpid=podcast2449 Lung cancer is the leading cause of all cancer related deaths in the United States with over 200,000 deaths occurring each year. Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS) is a minimally

Total Shoulder Replacement

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 15:27:59 GMT

To view the full show: http://www.or-live.com/WFUBMC/2385/index.cfm?cmpid=podcast2385 Ethan R. Wiesler, M.D., an orthopaedic surgeon at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, will perform a total shoulder replacement that will be broadcast at 12 Noon, Tuesday, April 21, 2009.

Cerebral AVM Surgery

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 19:51:36 GMT

The video of a brain surgery that was expected to last only a few hours, but turned into a 25 hour marathon will debut April 14, 2009 at 1pm CDT on OR Live.

Clinical Perspectives: 7-Year-Old Girl Has 6 Organs Removed

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 18:35:07 GMT

Clinical Perspectives: 7-Year-Old Girl Has 6 Organs Removed First Reported Case in the World: Ex-Vivo Resection and Multivisceral Autotransplant To follow the clinical perspectives click here: http://www.or-live.com/nyp/2555/index.cfm?cmpid=podcast2555

Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Replacement

Thu, 2 Apr 2009 16:32:55 GMT

Surgeons and others are invited to join cardiothoracic surgeon John E. Streitman, M.D., as he presents a webcast of a minimally invasive aortic valve replacement from FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital.

Living Donor Kidney Transplant Surgery

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 14:14:34 GMT

Living Donor Kidney Transplant Surgery To view the full program: http://www.or-live.com/sentara/2584/index.cfm?cmpid=podcast2584

E-volve.

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 12:39:04 GMT

Uniting the research power of Massachusetts General Hospital with Biomet's polyethylene expertise, E-Poly™ vitamin E stabilized highly crosslinked polyethylene (HXLPE) is unlike any other polyethylene currently available for joint replacement.

Awake Craniotomy

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 12:58:41 GMT

Methodist University Hospital (MUH) will become the first hospital in the Mid-South to broadcast an Awake Craniotomy.

Spotlight on Beth Israel Orthopedics, New York City

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 13:11:55 GMT

Spotlight on Beth Israel Orthopedics - Carpal Tunnel Surgery, Anterior Cervical Discectomy, Knee and Hip Replacement, Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Surgery

Knee Pain and the Weekend Warriors

Tue, 3 Mar 2009 16:31:17 GMT

Knee Pain and the Weekend Warriors To View the full program: http://www.or-live.com/MercyHospital/2261/index.cfm?cmpid=PODCAST2261

Birmingham Hip Resurfacing

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 13:36:11 GMT

Hip Replacement: On April 17, 2007, 5pm EDT, Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center surgeons will demonstrate a Hip Resurfacing procedure. The procedure is a breakthrough in total hip surgery.

Coronary Angioplasty with Stent Placement

Fri, 6 Feb 2009 22:37:32 GMT

On Wednesday, February 18, surgeons at Shawnee Mission Medical Center will perform an angioplasty stent placement during a live webcast.

Varicocele Surgery

Tue, 3 Feb 2009 16:21:27 GMT

To view the full program:http://www.or-live.com/bethisrael/2445/index.cfm?cmpid=itunes2445

Vasectomy Reversal

Tue, 3 Feb 2009 16:18:14 GMT

To view the full program: http://www.or-live.com/bethisrael/2444/index.cfm?cmpid=itunes2444

Sequential Bilateral Cochlear Implant

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 20:01:33 GMT

A cochlear implant is an electronic device that helps provide a sense of sound to children and adults who are deaf or severely hard-of-hearing. To view full program: http://or-live.com/RainbowBabies/2419/index.cfm?cmpid=itunes2419

Atrial Fibrillation Ablation

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 20:30:25 GMT

See how physicians at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center are using a minimally invasive procedure to treat atrial fibrillation, an abnormal heart rhythm also known as an arrhythmia. View the full Program: http://www.or-live.com/ololrmc/2471/index.cfm?cmpid=Itunes2471

Automated Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 16:23:39 GMT

Heart Disease: Halifax Health presents one of Florida's first LIVE online surgical procedures: Automated Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator. 6:30 PM EST (23:30 UTC) View the full Program: http://www.or-live.com/HalifaxHealth/2300/index.cfm?cmpid=intunes2300

Minimally Invasive Lumbar Discectomy

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 16:47:50 GMT

Watch Baptist Hospital neurosurgeon Sergio Gonzalez-Arias, M.D., perform a minimally invasive lumbar discectomy. View the full show: http://www.or-live.com/BaptistHealth/2390/index.cfm?cmpid=itnues2390

Minimally Invasive Treatment of Hydrocephalus

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 15:28:11 GMT

Listen to a detailed discussion regarding the treatment and how ETV compares with shunting, hear about the potential risks of ETV, and learn which patients are candidates for this exciting and newest available treatment for hydrocephalus. To View the Full Program: http://www.or-live.com/NYP/2553/index.cfm?cmpid=youtube2553

20 Years Later . . . The Evolution of Lap Chole

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 17:47:16 GMT

Join surgeons, Drs. Joseph Amaral, Paul Curcillo, Barry McKernan, and Santiago Horgan, for a free one-hour live webcast highlighting minimally invasive techniques and advances in minimally invasive gallbladder surgery. View the full program by visiting: http://www.or-live.com/EthiconEndo-Surgery/2314/index.cfm?cmpid=itunes2314

Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 15:04:51 GMT

The Bariatric Center at Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center is proud to offer a web cast featuring Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery. View the full program by visiting: http://www.or-live.com/stfrancis/2381/index.cfm?cmpid=itunes2381

Craniofacial Procedure to Treat Encephalocele

Fri, 5 Dec 2008 13:52:32 GMT

On Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at 4 p.m. EST, during a LIVE Webcast, specialists at Children's Hospital Boston will show excerpts from a surgical procedure performed to repair frontal encephalocele (protruding brain tissue through an opening in the skull) View the full program by visiting: http://www.or-live.com/childrenshospitalboston/2494/index.cfm?cmpid=itunes2494

Diagnosing &Treating Digestive Tract Disorders

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 20:46:54 GMT

Gastroenterologists from the Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic (HBP) Disorders Service at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center will perform Endoscopic Ultrasonography (EUS) and Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP).

Advances in Treating Depression

Wed, 3 Dec 2008 18:19:11 GMT

Treatment for depression has come a long way. Those interested in learning the state of the art on the care of the patient with depression should watch this webcast featuring Drs. Friedman and Kahn, leaders in psychiatry and examples of the expertise avai

LVAD: Advancements in Technology and Outcomes

Tue, 2 Dec 2008 21:44:59 GMT

Those interested in learning more about LVAD design innovations and details of LVAD implantation should view this webcast, which includes commentary from these and other experts at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital.

Total Knee Replacement Surgery

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:07:37 GMT

Buffalo Hospital will host a live webcast of a Total Knee Replacement surgery on Thursday, December 18th. View the full program by visiting: http://www.or-live.com/buffalohospital/2152/index.cfm?cmpid=itunes2152

Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 20:09:07 GMT

On Thursday, December 18, watch a radiofrequency catheter ablation for treatment of atrial fibrillation. The minimally invasive procedure will be performed by Mauricio Arruda, MD, Director of the Atrial Fibrillation Center. To view the entire program visit: http://www.or-live.com/universityhospitals/2418/index.cfm?cmpid=itunes2418

MAKOplasty® Robotic Arm Partial Knee Resurfacing

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:23:04 GMT

MAKOplasty® is an innovative, minimally invasive partial knee resurfacing procedure used to treat early to mid-stage osteoarthritis of the knee. View the full program by visiting: http://www.or-live.com/makosurgical/2570/index.cfm?cmpid=itunes2570

Focus on Women: Osteoporosis and Bone Health

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:37:20 GMT

Join physicians and health experts from Bon Secours St. Francis Health System as the gather for a roundtable discussion on maintaining bone health and treatment options available to patients, including Kyphoplasty.

Hip Replacement Using the Tri-Lock® Bone Preservation Stem

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 21:01:11 GMT

To view the full program visit: http://www.or-live.com/DePuy/2495/index.cfm?cmpid=itunes2495 Daniel Gannon, M.D., will implant a Tri-Lock® Bone Preservation Stem through a direct Anterior Approach total hip arthroplasty (THA). The Tri-Lock Hip System is a new tapered-wedge titanium stem from DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. that is engineered to preserve the natural anatomy, to deliver predictable performance, to contribute to OR efficiency and to deliver a high level of functional restoration to patients.

Early Intervention in the Treatment of Mitral Valve Disease

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 20:53:28 GMT

The Cleveland Clinic and Intuitive Surgical, Inc. will present a live webcast featuring a roundtable discussion on the treatment of asymptomatic mitral valve disease.

Cosmetic Patients: Are We Meeting Their Needs?

Thu, 6 Nov 2008 20:52:53 GMT

Join a 70-minute demonstration on the evaluation and cosmetic treatment of the face. View the full program by visiting: http://www.or-live.com/biocentric/2515/index.cfm?cmpid=itunes2515

InterStim® Therapy for Bladder Control Problems

Thu, 6 Nov 2008 17:40:05 GMT

To view the full program visit: http://www.or-live.com/tgh/2332/index.cfm?cmpid=itunes2332 Over 35 million people suffer from bladder control problems at some time in their lives. Although it is more common in older adults, and more likely to occur in women than men, it can affect anyone. When properly functioning, the pelvic floor muscles contract to support the bladder as it fills.

Achalasia Treatment

Wed, 5 Nov 2008 13:47:40 GMT

To View the full program visit: http://www.or-live.com/NMH/2259/index.cfm?cmpid=itunes2259 Achalasia is a rare esophageal disease that effects thousands of people in the United States, most of whom are in their 20s to 50s, and often presents symptoms that mimic those of acid reflux, such as difficulty swallowing, heart burn and chest pain.

Robotic-Assisted Prostatectomy

Tue, 4 Nov 2008 16:33:09 GMT

To View the full program visit: http://www.or-live.com/stmarysmadison/2526/index.cfm?cmpid=itunes2526 Surgeons to perform minimally invasive surgery for prostate cancer using a da Vinci® Surgical System

New Options for Advanced Heart Disease

Tue, 4 Nov 2008 14:37:50 GMT

For more information visit: http://www.or-live.com/montefiore/2478/index.cfm?cmpid=itunes2478 Join Montefiore-Einstein Heart Center for an education discussion featuring the implant of a heart pump or Left Ventricular Assist Device.

BIRMINGHAM HIP™ Resurfacing

Mon, 3 Nov 2008 18:26:35 GMT

To learn more visit: http://www.or-live.com/HartfordHospital/2370/index.cfm?cmpid=itunes2370 More than 70,000 people across the world with osteoarthritis have undergone a hip resurfacing procedure with the BIRMINGHAM HIP™ resurfacing system. Using a specialized instrument, the surgeon will remove the damaged surface of the socket to tightly support a highly-polished metal cup. The femur is similarly prepared for a polished metal cap, preserving much of the original bone.

Latest Developments in Autism: Research to Therapy

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 15:19:05 GMT

View the full program by visiting: http://www.or-live.com/NYP/2109/index.cfm?cmpid=itunes2109 The mystery of autism continues, but important advancements in the assessment and treatment of the disorder have been made, and research -- such as exploring the genetic makeup of individuals with autism and imaging the brains of children with autism to map abnormalities – offers hope for this complicated disorder.

Endoscopic Sympathectomy

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 22:25:06 GMT

View the full program by visiting: http://www.or-live.com/ololrmc/2470/index.cfm?cmpid=itunes2470 Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center will broadcast an endoscopic sympathectomy to decrease excessive sweating in the hands, feet, under arms or face. This technique is minimally invasive with a small incision made in each side of the chest

Freestyle® Aortic Root Replacement

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 19:02:27 GMT

View the full program by visiting: http://www.or-live.com/universityhospitals/2417/index.cfm?cmpid=itunes2417 When a patient ages, some heart valves, specifically the aortal valve, can begin to wear down. Join cardiac surgeons Alan Markowitz and Arie Blitz as they present a Freestyle Aortic Root Replacement. The procedure will utilizes a unique pig valve prosthesis that can be made patient-specific when repairing the damaged aortic valve

Unikompartimenteller Oberflächenersatz

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 18:01:45 GMT

Mitteleuropäischer Zeit - wird OR-Live aus der orthopädischen Universitätsklinik Regensburg im Asklepios Klinikum Bad Abbach, eine Live-Operation über das Internet übertragen.

Focus on Women: Advances in Breast Health

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:46:19 GMT

As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, physicians and health experts from Bon Secours St. Francis Health System will discuss the importance of detection, treatment, and management of breast disease. To view the full program visit: http://www.or-live.com/bonsecours/2304/index.cfm?cmpid=itunes2304

Evolution in Head and Neck Surgery:

Wed, 1 Oct 2008 17:40:29 GMT

To view the entire program visit: http://www.or-live.com/nyp/2105 Physicians interested in learning the latest developments in head and neck surgery should view this webcast, which features Drs. Caruana and Kuhel, both leaders in the field, who represent the campuses of NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital.

CARDICA C-PORT® ANASTOMOSIS SYSTEMS

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 18:45:22 GMT

Cardica Inc will present a webcast of a robot-assisted, closed-chest coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) procedure by internationally-renowned cardiothoracic surgeon Sudhir Srivastava, M.D on October 2nd at 5:00 PM EDT

Robot-Assisted Hysterectomy

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:08:00 GMT

On October 15th at 4:00 PM EDT watchgynecological oncologists Ricardo Estape, M.D., and Nicholas Lambrou, M.D., perform a hysterectomy using the da Vinci robot. To view the entire program visit: http://www.or-live.com/BaptistHealth/2389/index.cfm?cmpid=itunes2389

Cesarean Section Delivery

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 14:00:10 GMT

Boy or girl??? Share in the miracle of birth with one family as their newborn is delivered via Cesarean section live from St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. View the entire webcast at http://www.OR-Live.com/stmarysmadison/2089

Total Knee Replacement

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 14:44:17 GMT

Shawnee Mission Medical Center (SMMC) will host a Total Knee Replacement (TKR) Live Surgery Webcast on Tuesday, Oct. 14 at 7 p.m. The Webcast will feature Robert Sharpe, MD, of Midwest Orthopaedics, PA, as he surgically reconstructs a patient's knee. To see the entire program visit: http://www.or-live.com/shawneemission/2225/index.cfm?cmpid=itunes2225

Nipple Sparing Mastectomy with Reconstruction

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 13:31:50 GMT

On Tuesday, October 7, watch surgeons from University Hospitals Case Medical Center perform a nipple sparing mastectomy with complete reconstruction.

IntraBeam®: Intraoperative Radiation

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 13:21:11 GMT

Join surgical oncologist Dr. Richard C. Hoefer and radiation oncologists Dr. Michael Miller and Dr. Song Kang for a webcast featuring live lumpectomy surgery to remove early stage breast cancer.

State-of-the-Art Hip Surgeries for Active Adults

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 21:32:32 GMT

On Wednesday, September 24, at 4:30 p.m. EDT, join orthopedic surgeons from Thomas Jefferson University Hospital as they discuss and demonstrate leading-edge surgical options available for young adults and active older patients with hip disease.

Revolutionizing Cancer Treatment with CyberKnife

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 15:27:10 GMT

On October 8 at 12:00 p.m. CDT, ProHealth Care will present a panel discussion at Waukesha Memorial Hospital on CyberKnife, one of the world's most sophisticated cancer treatment technologies.

Laparoscopic Gastric Sleeve Gastrectomy

Tue, 9 Sep 2008 22:05:58 GMT

On October 23, 2008, at 6:00 PM CST, surgeons at Vanderbilt Medical Center are hosting a live, one-hour webcast to demonstrate a new surgical weight loss procedure which has been proven to reduce appetite and provide for healthy weight loss for the obese. View the full program by visiting: http://www.or-live.com/vanderbilt/2320/index.cfm?cmpid=itunes2320

Lap-Band® Surgery

Thu, 4 Sep 2008 20:13:20 GMT

Halifax Health will present a live online bariatric surgery on Monday, September 22 at 7 pm. Joel Sebastien, MD, FACS, will perform a laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding, better known as a Lap-Band® surgery.

Scoliosis Surgery: A Minimally Invasive Approach

Tue, 2 Sep 2008 19:44:42 GMT

Richard Fessler, MD, PhD, a renowned spinal surgeon at Chicago's Northwestern Memorial Hospital, will demonstrate the use of minimally invasive surgery to treat scoliosis during a live interactive webcast on October 7th at 3 p.m. CDT.

Prenatal Heart Diagnosis

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:25:14 GMT

At the Center for Prenatal Pediatrics, pregnancy involves caring for two patients – mother and baby. In high-risk cases where the baby has a birth defect, the mother may need specialized adult care while the fetus requires a pediatric focus.

Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Center Experts

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:28:36 GMT

Join Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Center on Sept. 10, 2008 at 6:00 PM as they webcast their 10th Annual Symposium on Prostate Cancer, a patient education event featuring newest advances in treatment, screening and prevention of prostate cancer.

Robotic-Assisted Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:53:50 GMT

OBGYN: On Wednesday, September 17 at 6 PM PinnacleHealth and Gregory Willis, DO will broadcast a complete a total hysterectomy with lymph node dissection for actual staging of uterine cancer.

Patient-Specific, Bicompartmental Knee Resurfacing Implant

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 20:37:54 GMT

OR-Live broadcasted a live surgery from Brigham and Women's Hospital utilizing a novel, personalized knee implant. The new prosthetic, the ConforMIS iDuo, is a bicompartmental resurfacing implant designed for patients whose arthritic damage is limited to either the medial or lateral compartments of the knee, in addition to the patellofemoral compartment. To view the full program visit: http://www.or-live.com/conformis/2500/index.cfm?cmpid=youtube2500

Radiofrequency Ablation of a Kidney Tumor

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 20:39:53 GMT

Kidney Cancer: Studies of patients with kidney cancer have shown that radiofrequency ablation, a minimally invasive, kidney-sparing procedure, can be a successful treatment option for patients whose cancer has not spread beyond the kidney.

Minimally Invasive Treatment For Prostate Cancer

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 20:29:40 GMT

Prostatectomy: The Mount Sinai Medical Center and Intuitive Surgical, Inc. will present a live webcast of a a robotic radical prostatectomy utilizing the da Vinci S HD Surgical System.

Curing Epilepsy: Improved Procedures, Improved Outcomes

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:09:03 GMT

On Thursday, October 9, at 8:00AM EDT, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC will present a Pediatric Grand Rounds lecture titled "Curing Epilepsy: How Advancements in Diagnostic and Surgical Procedures are Improving Outcomes."

Robotically-Assisted Ureteral Reimplantation

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 19:21:10 GMT

On Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at 2 p.m. EDT, during a LIVE Webcast, specialists at Children's Hospital Boston will perform intravesical ureteral reimplantation using robotic-assisted surgery to correct vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) in one of its patients.

Surgical Tutorial on Complex da Vinci® Hysterectomy

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 19:13:45 GMT

The University of Michigan Health System and Intuitive Surgical, Inc. will present the second in a series of surgical tutorials on Complex da Vinci (robotic) Hysterectomy on September 18, 2008 from 4:00-5:30 PM (ET).

Hip Replacement Using Antero-Lateral Approach

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 16:36:18 GMT

On Monday, Sept. 8, at 7 p.m. CDT, tune in to see a live webcast of a total hip replacement surgery from Genesis Medical Center in Davenport, Iowa.

Improved Operative Outcomes in Open Hysterectomy

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 21:54:18 GMT

On Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008 John Elkas, MD will lead a live webcast of a panel discussion on the various uses of the LigaSure Impact™ instrument and the ForceTriverse™ device during open hysterectomies complicated by the presence of cancer.

Revolutionary Robotic Treatment For Uterine Fibroids

Thu, 7 Aug 2008 13:40:17 GMT

View the full show by visiting: http://www.or-live.com/unitedhospital/2150/index.cfm?cmpid=itunes2150 Surgeons at Allina's United Hospital are using a new robotic system called the da Vinci S® Surgical System to perform a variety of procedures including prostate surgery, hysterectomies and myomectomies (removal of uterine fibroids).

Brain Tumor Board Webcast Series

Mon, 4 Aug 2008 14:42:22 GMT

Partipate with leading neurological surgeons visit: http://www.methodisthealth.org/virtualbrain Dr. David Walker presented Methodist a rare case of a 75 year old female patient with loss of vision for over a month. She had an ophthalmological review and partial 3rd and 6th nerve palsies. Her visual acuity was 6/60 in the right eye and 6/12 in the left. There was no other neurological deficits and no significant medical history. What was her diagnosis? To find the outcome join Methodist Heathcare experts as they discuss leading edge treatments for brain tumors.

My Surgical Keys to Success

Fri, 1 Aug 2008 12:52:55 GMT

Premier of My Surgical Keys to Success Using the NEW MammoSite® Cavity Evaluation Device Hosted by Peter W. Blumencranz, M.D., F.A.C.S. from Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater, FL.

Breast Reconstruction With Tissue Expansion

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:52:21 GMT

Join surgeons from Albany Medical College as they present a breast reconstruction with tissue expansion using Veritas® Collagen Matrix, an innovative biologic material which remodels into the tissue it is used to repair. 6:00 PM EDT (22:00 UTC)

Incontinence Surgery: The Male Sling

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 18:52:59 GMT

Sentara Healthcare will host an educational program featuring a Male Sling Procedure to treat urinary incontinence in men on Thursday August 14th at 3:00 PM EDT.

Advances in Robotic Partial Nephrectomies & Prostatectomies

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:33:16 GMT

Physicians interested in learning the latest advances in urologic procedures should view this webcast featuring the latest advancements in robot-assisted urologic procedures.

Innovations in Stroke Prevention: Carotid Stenting

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 20:59:16 GMT

Carotid Stenting: Join experts from NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center for the latest developments in carotid stenting. The webcast will show a challenging case and discuss future directions with innovators in the field.

Robotic-Assisted Hysterectomy

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 19:49:23 GMT

On Thursday, August 14, watch a Robotic-Assisted Hysterectomy recorded from University Hospitals Case Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio.

The Discovery of C'elle

Wed, 9 Jul 2008 19:47:02 GMT

Oldsmar, Fla.– Cryo-Cell International, Inc. will broadcast the discovery of breakthrough stem cell technology and the launch of C'elle, the world's first service for women to store their own menstrual stem cells for future use.

The Discovery of C'elle

Wed, 9 Jul 2008 19:37:25 GMT

Robotic Hysterectomy for Endometrial Cancer

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:02:25 GMT

M. Patrick Lowe, MD, gynecologic oncologist on the medical staff at Northwestern Memorial Hospital will perform a performing a live robotic hysterectomy for endometrial cancer with staging on Thursday July 17 at 3:00 PM CDT.

Laparoscopic Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (LAPEG)

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:19:46 GMT

Tufts Medical Center will present a Laparoscopic Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (LAPEG)procedure. The procedure is an enormously innovative advancement on the standard "PEG" procedure

Access to Surgical Intervention

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 18:44:21 GMT

On Wednesday, June 17, 2008, at 4pm CDT, OR Live will broadcast a panel discussion entitled,"Access to Surgical Intervention for Metabolic Syndrome and Other Diseases."

Virtual Brain Tumor Board

Mon, 9 Jun 2008 19:52:30 GMT

Methodist University Hospital-Neuroscience Institute Virtual Brain Tumor Board

Halifax Health to Host Live Online Surgical Procedure

Thu, 5 Jun 2008 20:04:32 GMT

Halifax Health will present a live online same day partial knee replacement surgery on Jun 30th at 7:00pm EDT. Richard Rhodes, MD, a surgeon with Atlantic Orthopedics, will perform the procedure using the Oxford® implant.

Experts Discuss the Benefits of CyberKnife Treatment

Wed, 4 Jun 2008 18:11:12 GMT

Duluth, MN - On Tuesday, June 17, 2008, at 6:30 p.m. CDT, experts from the CyberKnife Center will host a live webcast discussing the benefits of stereotactic radiation.

Patello Femoral Replacement

Mon, 2 Jun 2008 14:55:08 GMT

Knee Replacement: Tufts Medical Center and OR-Live will conduct a live Webcast of a patello femoral replacement operation on Monday, June 9 at 5:30 p.m.

Open Colectomy without Sutures or Significant Blood Loss

Wed, 28 May 2008 20:04:55 GMT

Colorectal: On Thursday June 19, 2008 Dr. David Rivadeneira from Stony Brook University in Stony Brook, NY will host a panel discussion on how to obtain improved outcomes during open surgery through the application of advanced technique & technology

Rotator Cuff Repair

Wed, 21 May 2008 12:45:11 GMT

Shoulder Surgery: Log on and watch John Uribe, M.D., renowned orthopedic surgeon and medical director for Doctors Hospital's Center for Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, as he performs shoulder rotator cuff repair surgery during a live webcast.

Experts Discuss Lap Band and Roux-en-Y Bariatric Procedures

Thu, 15 May 2008 14:53:53 GMT

Bariatric surgery: On Thursday May 29th Marshfield Clinic physician Timothy Wengert, MD,will perform a laproscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, and Anishur Rahman, MD, will place an adjustable gastric band (LAP-BAND).

Paracardioscopic Ex-Maze

Thu, 15 May 2008 12:20:53 GMT

PINEHURST, N.C. – On Monday, June 9, 2008, at 5 p.m. Eastern Time, surgeons and others are invited to join Andy C. Kiser, M.D., in a live panel presentation of the Paracardioscopic Ex-Maze procedure for the treatment of long-standing atrial fibrillation.

Deep Brain Stimulation

Wed, 14 May 2008 15:02:28 GMT

Neurosurgery: On May 28th, at 4:00 PM EDT Vanderbilt Neurosurgeons, Drs. Peter Konrad and Joseph Neimat, will present a deep brain stimulation a specialized computer program that targets the area in the brain where treatment is most effective.

XLIF® Procedure

Fri, 2 May 2008 13:35:23 GMT

Tampa, Florida – A minimally disruptive procedure for spine surgery that provides relief from back and/or leg pain will be performed live over the Internet from Tampa General Hospital on May 14, 2008 at 4 p.m. ET.

Transnasal Endoscopic Surgery For Skull-Based Tumors

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:55:16 GMT

Neurosurgery: On Thursday, May 8, 2008 a team of cutting-edge surgeons at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital will be performing an innovative surgical technique that uses the nose as a "natural orifice" to remove skull-based tumors.

Component Separation

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 22:17:58 GMT

Complex Abdominal Wall Reconstruction: On Wednesday, April 30, 2008, at 7pm EDT Dr. Chao and Dr. Koumanis will perform an abdominal wall component separation for hernia repair.

Surgical Tutorial on Complex da Vinci® Hysterectomy

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 21:37:32 GMT

OBGYN: Join Dr. Arnold Advincula for the webcast premiere of a surgical tutorial on Complex da Vinci (robotic) Hysterectomies broadcast from the University of Michigan Hospital. Three cases of increased complexity will be highlighted. 4:00 PM ET

Grand Rounds Lecture on Pediatric Trauma Treatment

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 20:53:05 GMT

Pediatrics: On May 1st at 8:00am Barbara Gaines, MD, director of the Benedum Pediatric Trauma Program at Children's will examine the causes of injury to kids, unique Children's treatments and at-risk populations.

Delta XTEND™ Reverse Shoulder System

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 13:30:21 GMT

On April 30, 2008 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, surgeons and others are invited to join Carl Basamania, M.D., as he performs a shoulder replacement with the Delta Xtend™ Reverse Shoulder System from DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

Reality EP: Catheter Ablation for Paroxysmal AF

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 19:27:06 GMT

This Heart Rhythm Society live webcast will feature a panel discussion of a catheter ablation for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation procedure utilizing ESI mapping and rotational intracardiac echocardiography (ICE).

Advances in Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery Using Harmonic®

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 12:58:52 GMT

Colorectal Surgery: On April 23rd, 2008, at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time, join surgeons for a live Internet roundtable presentation of surgical techniques used in laparoscopic colorectal surgery.

da Vinci® Robotic-Assisted Prostatectomy

Wed, 9 Apr 2008 17:32:20 GMT

Prostate cancer, when caught early, is highly treatable and studies show the most effective treatment for prostate cancer is surgery. Join physicians from Methodist North Hospital for a live robotic prostatectomy surgery at 2:00 PM CDT (19:00 UTC)

Global® AP® Anatomic Total Shoulder System

Mon, 7 Apr 2008 15:54:13 GMT

Learn about the latest advances in shoulder replacement systems from DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. A unique first hand insight into surgical techniques and pearls. Live surgery performed by Gerald R Williams, Jr., MD. 4:00 PM EDT

Halifax Health to Host Live Online Surgical Procedure

Tue, 1 Apr 2008 19:18:47 GMT

OBGYN: Halifax Health will present Florida's first live online robot-assisted gynecologic oncology case on Thursday, April 24, at 7 pm.

Computer-Assisted Total Knee Replacement

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 20:58:26 GMT

Total Knee: Jason E. Lang, M.D., an orthopaedic surgeon at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, will perform a computer-assisted total knee replacement that begins at 12 Noon, Friday, May 2.

Ventricular Support for Children's Hearts

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 19:11:50 GMT

Cardiothoracic Surgeon Dr. Peter Wearden will deliver a grand rounds lecture on the use of Left Ventricular Assist Devices for children with hearts weakened by disease or are in need of transplants. Live 8:00 AM EDT (12:00 UTC)

Hybrid Maze Procedure

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 21:25:31 GMT

Atrial Fibrillation: Join surgical experts from the Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute for a live panel discussion regarding the Hybid Maze procedure performed at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Live 3:30 PM CST (20:30 UTC)

Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 21:26:57 GMT

Prostate cancer: On Wednesday, March 26th, at Noon, Ashok K. Hemal, M.D., M.Ch, FACS, director of the Robotic and Minimally Invasive Urologic Surgery Program at Wake Forest Baptist, will perform a robotic prostatectomy using the da Vinci Surgical System

Breast Reconstruction: Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator

Fri, 7 Mar 2008 22:44:48 GMT

Breast Reconstruction: Beth Israel Medical Center presents a live Webcast of the DIEP flap breast reconstruction surgery. Unlike older procedures, the DIEP flap doesn't require the removal of abdominal muscle when forming the breast mound.

Endovascular Aneurysm Repair

Tue, 4 Mar 2008 20:31:43 GMT

Heart Disease: Join Dr. Mike Davis as he performs an Endovascular Aneurysm Repair to treat patients with abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). Live 6:00 PM CDT (00:00 UTC)

Cesarean Section Birth

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 20:06:14 GMT

Experience the miracle of birth during a live broadcast from Shawnee Mission Medical Center. Leah D. Ridgway, MD, of Women's Health Associates, PA, will perform a Cesarean Section birth during a live surgery Webcast on Thursday, March 13 at 7 p.m.

Reverse Shoulder Replacement

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 23:57:09 GMT

Arthritis: Join University Hospitals Case Medical Center surgeons for a live Reverse Shoulder Replacement. This procedure helps restores shoulder function and provides arthritis relief to elderly patients.

Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement

Fri, 8 Feb 2008 19:22:52 GMT

Artificial Disc Replacement: Join surgeons from Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge, LA as they perform a live cervical artificial disc replacement. A procedure to replace a degenerative disc to restore normal motion and function.

Women's Health: State of the Heart

Mon, 4 Feb 2008 21:24:47 GMT

What can we do if you have questions about cardiovascular disease? Everything possible. Join Brigham and Women's Hospital for a live webcast – Women's Health: State of the Heart It's time to have a heart-to-heart about your heart.

da Vinci® S™ Coronary Revascularization

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 20:32:27 GMT

Cardiac: Christine McCarty, MD, chair of cardiac surgery at PinnacleHealth, will perform minimally invasive coronary artery bypass surgery, also known as da Vinci® coronary revascularization, at the PinnacleHealth Community Campus. 6:00 PM EST (23:00 UTC)

A Wake-Up Call about Anesthesia Awareness

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 22:11:50 GMT

A Wake-Up Call about Anesthesia Awareness

Neuromodulation for Overactive Bladder

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 20:04:10 GMT

Neuromodulation for Overactive Bladder: View the implant of InterStim Therapy from United Hospital in St. Paul, MN. Live January 30th, 3:00 PM PST, 5:00 PM CST, 6:00 PM EST

Beth Israel Offers Inside Look at Chronic Pain Therapy

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 20:01:49 GMT

Beth Israel Medical Center will showcase recent advances in chronic-pain therapy and innovations in spinal cord stimulation through a specialized webcast. Spinal cord stimulation uses an implantable device that is surgically placed under the skin. 6:00 PM

Coronary Artery Bypass Graft

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 22:46:03 GMT

Cardiothoracic- At Genesis Medical Center leading-edge technology is replacing stitches with staples while surgeons operate on beating hearts. See a live panel discussion featuring the Cardica C-Port™ Stapler. 7:00 PM CST (01:00 UTC)

Bankart Repair To Correct Shoulder Instability

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 20:12:17 GMT

Orthopaedics: Akron Children's Hospital will premiere a live, one-hour Webcast about arthroscopic surgery to stabilize a dislocated shoulder on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008, at 5 PM EST (22:00 UTC)

State-of-the-Art Knee Replacement Surgery

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 16:29:58 GMT

Knee Replacement: On Tuesday, January 22, 2008, St. Mary's Hospital and Dean Orthopedic physicians will offer viewers the opportunity to see a knee replacement surgery up close.

Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass and Sleeve Gastrectomy

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 17:02:03 GMT

Gastric Bypass: OR-Live will broadcast two bariatric procedures; a laparoscopic gastric bypass performed at Flagler Hospital, and a laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy performed at Holy Cross Hospital. Both procedures were recorded live-to-tape. 6:00 PM CDT

Whipple Procedure for Pancreatic Cancer

Mon, 7 Jan 2008 21:36:29 GMT

Pancreatic Cancer: Step inside the operating room and watch as H. Richard Alexander, M.D., an internationally recognized surgical oncologist and a professor of surgery at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, performs a Whipple procedure. 9:00 AM

Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid (BAHA) Procedure

Wed, 2 Jan 2008 21:14:51 GMT

Hearing Loss: Join Hartford Hospital ear specialist Dr. Marc Eisen as he conduct an outpatient procedure to implant an unobtrusive BAHA prosthesis that allows sound to travel through bone and overcomes the challenges of single-sided deafness.

Endoscopic Transsphenoidal Hypophysectomy

Wed, 5 Dec 2007 17:33:43 GMT

Brain Surgery: Neurosurgeons will remove a pituitary brain tumor through a patient's nasal cavity. The endoscopic transsphenoidal hypophysectomy (ETH) eliminates the need for incisions and removal of the nasal septum. Live 6:00 PM CST

Renowned surgeon to perform New Knee Revision Procedure

Mon, 3 Dec 2007 16:21:50 GMT

Orthopaedics: Renowned orthopaedic surgeon Lawrence S. Crossett, MD, will perform two knee replacement surgeries using mobile-bearing knee implants from DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. during live broadcasts at 3 pm and 6 PM EST.

Surgical Adv. in Axillary & Sentinel Lymph Node Dissection

Fri, 30 Nov 2007 20:17:30 GMT

Join surgeons Anne Marie Wallace, MD, FACS and Karen Kay Darricau, MD, FACS, in a live hour-long presentation of techniques using Harmonic® energy technology for axillary and sentinel lymph node dissections during a sentinel node biopsy. 4:00 PM PST

Endovascular Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Repair

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 17:40:27 GMT

Vascular: On Dec 5th, 2007, at 3 pm (CT) Zvonimir Krajcer, MD will perform an endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair with the GORE EXCLUDER® AAA Endoprosthesis.

Greater Range of Motion While Sparing Healthy Bone Tissue

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 17:31:23 GMT

Orthopaedics: Renowned orthopaedic surgeon Lawrence S. Crossett, MD, will perform a knee replacement surgery using mobile-bearing knee implants from DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.: the LCS® Complete™ RPS Mobile Bearing System. Live 6:00 PM EST (23:00 UTC)

Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding For Obese Teenagers

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 15:58:31 GMT

Weight Loss Surgery: View a Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding for the Obese Teenager, from the Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital of NewYork-Presbyterian. Premiere broadcast at 7:00 PM EST (00:00 UTC)

Innovations in Laparoscopic and Endoscopic Surgery

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 14:42:06 GMT

Endolumenal: Physicians interested in keeping abreast of the advances in endolumenal techniques, including Natural Orifice Translumenal Endolumenal Surgery (NOTES), may join innovators in the field for an interactive discussion. Live Webcast 7:00 PM EST

OR-Live.com Presents: da Vinci® Surgery for Kidney Disease

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 16:47:47 GMT

Urology: Surgeons from Henry Ford Hospital, will present a Webcast of a da Vinci® (robotic) Partial Nephrectomy, broadcast live from the Henry Ford Hospital's Vattikuti Urology Institute, on December 6, 2007 at 5 PM (ET).

CyberKnife® Stereotactic Radiosurgery

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 19:57:57 GMT

Cyberknife: Surgeons at University Hospitals Case Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio, will demonstrate the use of the CyberKnife® system. This form of stereotactic radiosurgery expands the detection and treatment of tumors inside and outside the brain.

Advances in the Treatment of Intra-Cranial Aneurysm

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 16:56:03 GMT

Brain aneurysm: On November 29th at 7:00 PM EST join NewYork-Presbyterian Hospita as they present a live webcast featuring Advances in the Treatmant of Intra-Cranial Aneurysm.

Minimally Invasive Lobectomy for Lung Cancer

Mon, 12 Nov 2007 21:41:48 GMT

Lung Cancer: Cardiothoracic surgeons from Sentara Heart Hospital will be performing a lobectomy for lung cancer using minimally invasive techniques and skills that are helping patients recover quicker, with better long-term outcomes. Live 2:00 PM EST

EL MERCY HOSPITAL PRESENTARÁ TRANSMISIÓN EN VIVO

Tue, 6 Nov 2007 15:49:23 GMT

El Dr. Alberto Interian, (Mayúsculas - indicadas en rojo) director médico del Centro de Arritmia y Síncope, presentará un estudio electrofisiológico y ablación por catéter con cartografía tridimensional durante una transmisión en vivo a las 5:00 p.m.

Electrophysiological Study & Catheter Ablation w/3D Mapping

Tue, 6 Nov 2007 15:47:54 GMT

Heart Disease: Join Dr. Alberto Interian, Jr., MD, medical director of the Mercy Hospital Arrhythmia/Syncope Center for an Electrophysiological Study and Catheter Ablation with 3D Mapping. Live 5:00 PM EST (23:00 UTC)

Gender Specific Knee Replacement

Tue, 6 Nov 2007 15:45:42 GMT

Knee Replacement: On Tuesday, November 27 at 5:00pm EST, surgeons at Bon Secours St. Francis Health System in Greenville, South Carolina, will perform a gender specific knee replacement during a live internet broadcast.

Endovascular Repair of Descending Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 13:47:28 GMT

Heart Disease: Surgeons and radiologists from the University of Michigan Health System will perform a descending thoracic aortic aneurysm repair with the GORE TAG® Thoracic Endoprosthesis. Live 3:00 PM EST (20:00 UTC)

Nurse Recruitment

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 20:43:09 GMT

Nursing Recruitment: On Thursday, November 15, at 6 p.m., Thomas Jefferson University Hospital will host a perioperative nursing recruitment roundtable discussion.

Live Interactive Discussion on Exstrophy of the Bladder

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 15:18:37 GMT

Pediatric Urology: Children's Hospital Boston's Center for Bladder Exstrophy Care & Support team will host a live interactive discussion on exstrophy of the bladder, a complex combination of disorders that occurs during fetal development. Live 3:00 PM ET

VEPTR™ and Growing Rods

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 20:02:03 GMT

Scoliosis: Join experts from Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital of NewYork-Presbyterian for a live panel discussion on VEPTR™ (Vertical Expandable Prosthetic Titanium Rib) and growing rods to treat early onset scoliosis. 7:00 PM EDT (00:00 UTC)

Endovascular Repair of Descending Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm

Mon, 8 Oct 2007 13:37:35 GMT

Heart Disease: See a live endovascular repair of a descending thoracic aortic aneurysm with the GORE TAG® Thoracic Endoprosthesis. Michael D. Dake, MD, Professor of Radiology, IM, Chairman, UVA Dept. of Radiology hosts at 12:15 PM EDT (17:15 UTC)

LAP-BAND® - Minimally Invasive Weight-Loss Surgery

Fri, 5 Oct 2007 20:21:37 GMT

Weight Loss: Join surgeons Dr. Thomas W. Clark, Dr. Anthony D. Terracina and Dr. Stephen D. Wohlgemuth from from Sentara CarePlex Hospital and Sentara Norfolk General Hospital as they perform and discuss the minimally invasive adjustable LAP-BAND® Surgery

Anterior Approach to THA: Performed by Joel Matta, MD

Wed, 3 Oct 2007 14:51:58 GMT

Hip Surgery: Renowned orthopaedic surgeon Joel Matta, MD, will perform a live hip replacement surgery using the Anterior Approach. Taking place at the Hip & Pelvic Institute at Saint John's Health Center in Santa Monica. 2:00 PM PDT/ 5:00 PM EDT

New Developments in Lymphoma Treatments

Wed, 3 Oct 2007 13:58:48 GMT

Oncology: Join Medical Oncologists from NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital for a live panel discussion on new developments in lymphoma biology and treatments. Owen O'Connor, M.D., Ph.D and John P. Leonard, MD will be featured. Live 7:00 PM EDT (23:00 UTC)

Breast Cancer Treatment

Mon, 1 Oct 2007 20:38:02 GMT

Breast Cancer: As a special educational offering during Breast Cancer Awareness month in October, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital will host a webcast on breast cancer treatment.

Mitral Valve Repair Surgery

Mon, 1 Oct 2007 19:23:23 GMT

Heart Disease: Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center cardiothoracic surgeons will perform a mitral heart valve repair using Gortex® chords and a Medtronic Simplici-T® Annuloplasty Band live Tuesday, Oct. 23 at 12 Noon EDT (16:00 UTC)

Laparoscopic Supracervical Hysterectomy

Mon, 1 Oct 2007 18:49:53 GMT

Hysterectomy: Shawnee Mission Medical Center (SMMC) surgeon Cranston J. Cederlind, MD, of Johnson County OB/Gyn, will perform a laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy This procedure is a less invasive approach to hysterectomies.

Total Shoulder Arthroplasty

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 20:00:53 GMT

Shoulder: See a total shoulder arthroplasty utilizing the Biomet Comprehensive® Shoulder System. The special 2 hour surgery will be performed by David Dines, M.D. and moderated by Edward Craig, M.D. Live 7:00 PM EDT (23:00 UTC)

Non-Surgical Aesthetic Lasers

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 21:11:51 GMT

Non-Surgical Aesthetic Treatment: Join a live interactive demonstration on the evaluation and treatment of the aging face using non-surgical aesthetic lasers, hosted by Dr. Donald Groot and Dr. Richard Green. 4:00 PM PDT / 7 PM EDT (23:00 UTC)

Sentinel Lymph Node (SLN) Biopsy

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 15:46:07 GMT

Breast Cancer: Join Genesis Medical Center for a Sentinel Lymph Node (SLN) Biopsy a surgical procedure that plays an important role in breast cancer treatment.

All-Inside ACL Retroconstruction Procedure

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 13:52:59 GMT

Sports Medicine: During a live global Webcast orthopedic surgeon Mark Adickes, M.D. will perform an innovative ACL reconstruction surgery designed to hasten rehabilitation and recovery time. Live 5:30 PM CDT (22:30 UTC)

Endometrial Ablation

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 16:29:35 GMT

OBGYN: On Thursday, September 27 at 5:00pm EDT, watch an endometrial ablation live from Bon Secours St. Francis Health System in Greenville, SC.

Robotic-Assisted Hysterectomy

Fri, 7 Sep 2007 19:52:59 GMT

OBGYN: Join surgeons from Hartford Hospital for a live CME Robotic-Assisted Hysterectomy. This minimally invasive procedure offers patients shorter hospital stays and faster recovery. Live CME webcast 6:00 PM EDT (22:00 UTC)

Urinary Tract Infection and Vesicoureteral Reflux:

Tue, 4 Sep 2007 12:10:46 GMT

Urology: Participate in a Grand Rounds discussion on urinary tract infection and vesicoureteral reflux, presented by the Chief, General Academic Pediatrics and Chief, Pediatric Urology. Live 8:00 AM EDT. CME is available.

Cystic Fibrosis: Breathing New Life Into Age-Old Treatments

Tue, 4 Sep 2007 12:09:10 GMT

Lung Disease: Join David M. Orenstein, MD, Director, Antonio J. and Janet Palumbo Cystic Fibrosis Center for a live pediatric Grand Rounds discussion entitled "Cystic Fibrosis: Breathing New Life Into Age-Old Treatments". 8:00 am EDT (12:00 UTC) CME

Live Round Table Discussion on Cryoablation Procedures

Thu, 30 Aug 2007 19:24:18 GMT

Electrophysiologists from Baylor Heart and Vascular in Dallas, Texas and Stanford University Medical Center in San Francisco, CA, will webcast a Live Round Table discussion on Cryoablation Procedures. 4:00 PM CDT (21:00 UTC)

da Vinci® Sacrocolpopexy

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 15:25:53 GMT

Urogynecology: Join Duke University surgeon Dr. Anthony Visco for a robotic assisted laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy for the treatment of vaginal vault prolapse using the new da Vinci® S Surgical System. Live 3:00 PM EDT (19:00 UTC)

Advances in Pancreatic Cancer Care

Mon, 27 Aug 2007 17:59:05 GMT

Pancreas Surgery: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital will host a webcast featuring a pylorus preserving pancreaticoduodenectomy (mini-Whipple procedure) at 4:30 pm EDT / (20:30)

Abdominal Hysterectomy w/ Harmonic WAVE™ Coagulating Shears

Tue, 21 Aug 2007 14:22:23 GMT

Obgyn: Join surgeons Carl Giesler, MD, Daniel Tobias, MD, and Marcia C. Bowling, MD in a live Internet roundtable presentation on the technical aspects of Harmonic™ technology in performing an abdominal hysterectomy. 6:00 PM CDT (23:00 UTC)

Cervical Laminoplasty

Fri, 17 Aug 2007 18:08:22 GMT

On Tuesday, September 11 at 10:30am EDT, world renowned orthopaedic surgeon Henry H. Bohlman, MD, will perform a cervical laminoplasty during a live webcast from University Hospitals Case Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio.

Mitral Valve Repair Surgery

Fri, 17 Aug 2007 15:07:32 GMT

Heart Disease: Daniel Bethencourt, M.D., medical director of cardiac surgery, Memorial Heart and Vascular Institute (MHVI) will perform mitral valve repair surgery using the da Vinci® S Surgical System. 4:00 PM PDT (23:00 UTC)

Orthotopic Heart Transplant Procedure

Wed, 15 Aug 2007 13:41:23 GMT

Heart: The Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the Montefiore-Einstein Heart Center in new Yorkrk will present a webcast of a panel discussion on a heart transplant. This procedure was performed by Dr. David D'Alessandro, Cardiothoracic Surgeon.

Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy Using Electrosurgery

Wed, 8 Aug 2007 22:20:36 GMT

OBGYN: Join Dr. Craig Sobolewski and Dr. Wilkinson of the Durham Regional Hospital and they present a panel discussion of a total laparoscopic hysterectomy performed by Dr. Sobolewski at the Durham Regional Hospital. Live 7:00 PM EDT (23:00 U

Diabetic Vitrectomy Surgery

Wed, 8 Aug 2007 17:41:41 GMT

Eye Disease: Shawnee Mission Medical Center will showcase a procedure that can repair damaged blood vessels in the eye during a live surgery Webcast on September 20 at 7 pm CDT (00:00 UTC 21/09/07 )

Reverse Shoulder Replacement

Fri, 3 Aug 2007 18:19:07 GMT

Complex Abdominal Wall Repair using Veritas Collagen Matrix

Tue, 24 Jul 2007 18:27:48 GMT

Hernia: Join Jonathan Limpert, MD from SSM St. Mary's Health Center in Richmond Heights, Missouri as he performs a complex abdominal wall repair using Veritas® Collagen Matrix. A new alternative to currently available biological graft materials.

Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy (LSG)

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 12:41:41 GMT

Bariatric: Join surgeons at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, as they perform a Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy.

ExploreHealth With Sentara Live Surgery

Fri, 13 Jul 2007 15:19:53 GMT

Prostate Cancer: Surgeons at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia will perform a live robotic prostate surgery. Using remote controls from across the room surgeons will operate the da Vinci® robot during a less invasive prostatectomy.

Hand Assisted Laparoscopic Radical Nephrectomy

Tue, 10 Jul 2007 15:03:14 GMT

Urology: Join Gennaro Carpinito, MD, Chairman, Department of Urology at Tufts-New England Medical Center for a live hand assisted laparoscopic radical nephrectomy; the standard of care for kidney cancer surgery.

Total Proctocolectomy for Synchronous Colon & Rectal Cancer

Mon, 9 Jul 2007 13:33:23 GMT

Colon & Rectal Cancer: Join surgeons Cary Lofton Gentry, MD and Sean O'Donovan, MD as they present a total proctocolectomy for synchronous colon and rectal cancer. Live interactive discussion 6:00 PM EDT (22:00 UTC)

A Cochlear Implant to Benefit the Deaf

Mon, 25 Jun 2007 19:00:24 GMT

Otolaryngology: A cochlear implant surgery will be performed live over the Internet from Tampa General Hospital on July 26, 2007 at 4 PM EDT. Both adults and children can benefit from this procedure.

Minimally Invasive Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair

Tue, 19 Jun 2007 18:33:34 GMT

Heart Disease: Watch doctors perform a minimally invasive, endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, which involves inserting a special stent to prevent a bulging artery in the abdomen from rupturing. Live 6:30 PM CDT (23:30 UTC)

Safe, Effective Option For Cervical Spinal Stenosis

Wed, 13 Jun 2007 20:17:05 GMT

Spinal Fusion: Accomplished spinal surgeon, Mohammad Etminan, M.D., will demonstrate the safety and efficacy of an anterior cervical decompression and spine fusion procedure during a live, global Webcast broadcast at 5:30 PM CDT (22:30 UTC)

Advances in Colorectal Cancer Therapies:

Wed, 13 Jun 2007 16:33:09 GMT

Advances in Colorectal Cancer Therapies: -- "Pure" Laparoscopic versus "Hand Assisted" Laparoscopic Surgery in treating colon and rectal cancers -- New approaches to Minimally Invasive Surgery for Colon and Rectal tumors. Live 8:00 PM EDT (00:00 UTC)

Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

Wed, 13 Jun 2007 12:29:52 GMT

Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: on Monday July 16 at 5:00 PM EDT Bon Secours St. Francis Health System will present a live Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy. The procedure involves removing the gallbladder to help individuals suffering from gallstones.

Trilogy® Stereotactic Radiation Therapy For Brain Tumors

Tue, 12 Jun 2007 18:04:00 GMT

Radiation Therapy- Join Hartford Hospital for a live Trilogy Stereotactic Radiation Therapy to treat brain tumors. Trilogy precisely pinpoints the exact location of the cancer and treats it with a highly accurate beam of radiation.

Total Knee Replacement

Mon, 11 Jun 2007 21:29:04 GMT

Total Knee Replacement: On Thursday, June 14, 2007 at 7:00 P.M. EST, Biomet will sponsor a live total knee replacement that will be broadcast from Crittenton Hospital in Rochester Hills, Michigan.

Cardiac Catheterization with Angioplasty & Stent Placement

Fri, 1 Jun 2007 13:55:29 GMT

Heart Disease: Physicians from the Dean & St. Mary's Cardiac Center will give viewers the opportunity to view a live cardiac catheterization heart procedure, in partnership with Channel3000.com 4:00PM CDT (21:00 UTC)

David I: Innovative Valve-Sparing Surgical Procedure

Wed, 30 May 2007 13:48:40 GMT

Cardiac: Join Dr. Girardi and Dr. Isom, surgeons at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, as they present a valve-sparing procedure. Live 8:00 PM (00:00 13/06/07 UTC)

Radio Frequency-Assisted Liver Resection

Wed, 30 May 2007 12:41:52 GMT

Liver Cancer: Join Dr.David Iannitti of the Carolinas Medical Center as he present a radio frequency-assisted liver resection. Before the procedure, Dr. Iannitti will appear live and explain the advantages of using radio frequency technology.

Medtronic's CD HORIZON® LEGACY™ PEEK Rod System

Fri, 25 May 2007 20:35:59 GMT

Orthopaedics: See an innovative lumbar fusion using Medtronic's CD HORIZON® LEGACY™ PEEK Rod System. Live webcast 6:00 PM CDT (23:00 UTC)

A New Path to Brain Surgery: Endoscopic Endonasal Approach

Fri, 25 May 2007 20:07:07 GMT

Brain Surgery: Join Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC experts in minimally invasive neurosurgical technique known as the Endoscopic Endonasal Approach (EEA) for a webcast discussion featuring Amin Kassam, MD, and Carl Snyderman, MD.

University Health Network and Toronto General Hospital

Wed, 23 May 2007 20:51:09 GMT

Mitral Valve Repair: University Health Network's Division of Cardiovascular Surgery announces that at 1 PM EDT on June 4, 2007, Dr. Tirone David will conduct a live surgical webcast of a mitral valve repair.

Craniotomy Treatment for Meningioma Tumors

Fri, 18 May 2007 17:55:47 GMT

Craniotomy: Tufts-New England Medical Center neurosurgeons will perform a craniotomy to treat meningioma tumor. These tumors grow from the meninges, the layers of tissue covering the brain and spinal cord.

Pediatric Capsule Endoscopy

Tue, 15 May 2007 16:29:23 GMT

Pediatrics: Join experts from the Komansky Center for Children's Health to learn about a pioneering method of making capsule endoscopy modality more pediatric-friendly. Learn about Dr. Sockolow's "Jellybean Test" 7:00 pm ET

Myxomatous Mitral Regurgitation

Mon, 14 May 2007 14:08:59 GMT

Valve Repair: Edwards Myxo ETlogix annuloplasty ring will be featured in a live webcast. Designed specifically to treat patients with myxomatous disease, a degenerative condition resulting in excess mitral valve leaflet tissue.

Right Frontal Craniotomy Performed With Image Guidance

Fri, 11 May 2007 20:06:08 GMT

Craniotomy: University Hospitals Case Medical Center Cleveland, Ohio, will host a live webcast to demonstrate the removal of brain tumor and epileptic focus from an awake patient using intra-operative MRI and brain mapping.

Brigham and Women's Hospital Cardiac and Vascular Surgeons

Tue, 8 May 2007 17:21:01 GMT

Cardiovascular Disease: Join leading cardiac and vascular surgeons from Brigham and Women's Hospital for a webcast a live minimally invasive endovascular thoracic aortic stent-graft repair. 4:30 pm ET (20:30 UTC)

Procedures for Improving Circulation to the Legs

Wed, 2 May 2007 14:30:10 GMT

Vascular: Sentara Norfolk General Hospital and Dr. Marc H. Glickman, Vascular Specialist Surgeon, will host a live webcast to demonstrate minimally invasive procedures for patients suffering from circulation blockages in their legs.

Endoscopic Partial Laryngectomy

Fri, 27 Apr 2007 19:41:17 GMT

Throat Cancer: Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center (OLOL) will broadcast an endoscopic partial laryngectomy using transoral laser microsurgery to remove cancerous tumors in the voice box and throat.

Cardiac Catheterization with Angioplasty & Stent Placement

Thu, 26 Apr 2007 13:55:23 GMT

Cardiac catheterization: During a live webcast from Saint Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield, Wisconsin, Marshfield Clinic interventional cardiologists will perform a live cardiac catherization procedure as well as a possible angioplasty and stent placement.

Two Procedures: Small Incision Total Hip Arthroplasty

Fri, 20 Apr 2007 17:03:15 GMT

Orthopaedics: Join surgeons from Mercy Miami for OR-Live's first live webcast to be broadcast in both English and Spanish. Two hip surgeries will be presented. Live 5:00 PM EDT (21:00 UTC)

Artroplastia Total de cadera mediante Pequeña Incisión

Fri, 20 Apr 2007 16:19:20 GMT

Ortopedia: Comparte con los cirujanos del Hospital Mercy en Miami para la primera transmisión en vivo desde el quirófano mediante el sitio en la web de esta institución a presentados en español e inglés. Se presentarán dos cirugías de cadera.

Endovascular Repair of an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

Fri, 20 Apr 2007 15:34:47 GMT

Vascular Surgery: Join Mark A. Adelman,MD, FACS Associate Professor of Surgery and Chief, Division of Vascular Surgery at NYU Medical Center for a live endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair with the GORE EXCLUDER® AAA Endoprosthesis.

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction Surgery

Thu, 19 Apr 2007 17:49:09 GMT

Orthopaedics: Join Dr. Tom Baumgarten of Piedmont Orthopaedic Associates, a board-certified orthopaedist specializing in Sports Medicine, as he performs ACL reconstruction surgery.

Patent Foramen Ovale Congenital Heart Defect Repair

Tue, 17 Apr 2007 19:39:06 GMT

Cardiovascular Surgery: Cardiologist David A. Hector II, MD will repair a congenital heart defect known as a patent foramen ovale (PFO), a hole in the heart, in an 18-year-old U.S. Olympic hopeful in track and field.

The Prevalence and Treatability of Mental Disorders

Mon, 16 Apr 2007 19:00:39 GMT

Psychiatry: More prevalent than cancer or diabetes, mental illness ranks first among those causing disability in the USA, with depression and alcohol disorders alone costing employers more than $265 billion annually. Join experts in a live webcast 7:00 PM

Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, Live on the Internet

Tue, 10 Apr 2007 22:03:19 GMT

Pediatric Osteotomy: St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, MN, plans to broadcast a pediatric orthopaedic surgery. This procedure involves reshaping a child's leg or arm bones for improved form and function.

Webinar Series: Leading Causes Of Life

Tue, 10 Apr 2007 22:00:57 GMT

Webinar: Based on the recent book by Gary Gunderson and Larry Pray, Leading Causes of Life, a series of free Webinars is being offered to equip viewers with a language for life - five ways to identify life in ourselves and our communities. 4:00 PM CST

Interactive Vascular Anomalies Webcast

Tue, 10 Apr 2007 14:15:17 GMT

Vascular Anomalies: Watch specialists from Children's Hospital Boston's Vascular Anomalies Center in a live webcast as they evaluate, provide diagnoses and treatment recommendations for vascular anomaly patients worldwide.

Minimally Invasive Computer Assisted Total Knee Replacement

Tue, 3 Apr 2007 17:01:36 GMT

Orthopaedics: Watch a minimally invasive computer assisted, total knee replacement surgery from Tampa General Hospital. The procedure cuts less or no muscle, offering the patient the potential for fast recovery. Live 4:00 PM EDT (20:00 UTC)

CryoPlasty® Therapy

Mon, 2 Apr 2007 20:53:03 GMT

Vascular: Join physicians from Memorial Hermann Heart & Vascular Institute as they present an innovative non-surgical treatment of peripheral arterial disease using CryoPlasty® Therapy. Live 5:30 PM CDT (22:30 UTC)

Zenith TX2® TAA Endovascular Graft

Fri, 30 Mar 2007 16:32:32 GMT

Endovascular: Surgeons from St. Franziskus-Hospital in Muenster, Germany will demonstrate the repair of a thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA) with the Cook Zenith® TX2 ™ Endovascular Graft, featuring the TX2's new Z-Trak Plus introduction system. Live 17:00 C

Innovations in Transcatheter Valve Therapies

Fri, 30 Mar 2007 15:09:42 GMT

Heart Surgery: Discuss the latest clinical trials available for treating valve disease with panelist from NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center.The panel will discuss the EVEREST II trial.

Could the most basic diagnostics also be the best?

Wed, 28 Mar 2007 18:07:50 GMT

Pediatrics: Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh will do a live grand rounds lecture on Diagnostic Medicine entitled Back to the Future-With Apologies to Sir William Osler. This lecture will be presented by Basil J. Zitelli MD.

Birmingham Hip Resurfacing

Mon, 19 Mar 2007 16:12:04 GMT

Hip Replacement: On April 17, 2007, 5pm EDT, Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center surgeons will demonstrate a Birmingham Hip™ Resurfacing procedure. The procedure is a breakthrough in total hip surgery.

Colon Cancer Treatment: Laparoscopic Bowel Resection

Wed, 14 Mar 2007 22:18:15 GMT

Colorectal Surgery: Dr. Conor Delaney,Chief of Colorectal Surgery and his colleagues will be performing a laparoscopic bowel resection. Dr. Delaney and his team are able to reduce surgical trauma by using tiny incisions compared to traditional surgery.

Kyphoplasty for Vertebral Compression Fractures

Wed, 14 Mar 2007 21:56:29 GMT

Osteoporosis: Physicians with HealthEast Care System will perform an innovative spine procedure live on the Internet. The physicians will be performing a procedure called kyphoplasty, which treats spinal fractures caused by osteoporosis.

Revolutionary Techniques in Penile Implant Surgery

Mon, 12 Mar 2007 21:51:03 GMT

Prosthetic Urology: Coral Gables Hospital, in conjunction with NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital's Department of Urology will host a surgical webcast featuring innovative, minimally invasive penile implant surgery. Join experts at 4:00 PM ET (21:00 UTC)

6th Retina Summit

Fri, 9 Mar 2007 21:12:11 GMT

Retinal Surgery: Surgeons at The Cleveland Clinic Cole Eye Institute, a leader in ophthalmic treatment and research, will demonstrate the latest retinal surgery techniques in a live internet broadcast on May 3rd, 2007 at 12:05 pm EDT.

Endoscopic Ultrasound Procedure with Needle Biopsy

Mon, 26 Feb 2007 16:41:34 GMT

Abdominal Cancer: Join physicians from Hartford Hospital as they share exciting technology for the detection of abdominal cancers. Watch a live Endoscopic Ultrasound With Needle Biopsy procedure at 6:00 PM ET (22:00 UTC)

Treatment for Congenital Nystagmus

Tue, 20 Feb 2007 17:26:43 GMT

Ophthalmology: Join Akron Children's Hospital March 28th, 1:00 PM EDT for a procedure to correct a rare eye condition called congenital nystagmus, which causes rapid, uncontrollable eye movements that often blur vision.

Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy for Heart Failure

Fri, 16 Feb 2007 21:19:42 GMT

Heart Disease: Join physicians from Tufts-New England Medical Center's Cardiology Division at they participate in a live webcast of a Bi-Ventricular Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Implant (Bi-V ICD Implant). 6:00 PM EST (23:00 UTC)

Off Pump Coronary Artery Bypass - A Beating Heart Procedure

Thu, 8 Feb 2007 22:03:33 GMT

Heart Disease: Join Cardiovascular surgeon Miguel Gomez, MD for a live off pump coronary artery bypass procedure from Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital. Live 5:30 pm CST (23:30 UTC)

Biventricular Defibrillator Implantation

Thu, 8 Feb 2007 21:24:52 GMT

Heart Disease: Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center will broadcast a Biventricular Defibrillator Implantation on Tuesday February 27th, 6:00 pm Central Time.

Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: the gold standard of weight-loss

Thu, 8 Feb 2007 17:18:48 GMT

Weight-Loss: Shawnee Mission Medical Center will host its fourth live surgical Webcast on February 28 at 6:30 p.m. CST, when bariatric surgeon Stan Hoehn, MD, performs a minimally invasive Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass procedure.

A Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding For Obesity

Thu, 8 Feb 2007 16:16:54 GMT

Weight-loss surgery: Physicians from Tampa General Hospital will present a live adjustable gastric band weight-loss surgery on March 6th at 4:00 PM EST. This minimally invasive procedure is performed using laparoscopic techniques.

Robot – Assisted Heart Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization

Fri, 2 Feb 2007 19:54:00 GMT

Heart Surgery: Join the University of Maryland Heart Center in Baltimore a very unique surgical webcast of an operation known as the HYBRID. This procedure combines minimally-invasive, robotic coronary artery bypass surgery with stented angioplasty.

Repair: Anomalous Coronary Artery Off The Pulmonary Artery

Tue, 23 Jan 2007 15:35:14 GMT

Congenital Heart Disease: Join experts from Montefiore-Einstein Heart Center for a discussion of a repair of an anomalous coronary artery off the pulmonary artery (ALCAPA) on a ten year old girl. Live 7:00 PM EST (00:00 UTC)

Minimally Invasive Treatment For Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm

Tue, 23 Jan 2007 14:47:35 GMT

Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Repair: Surgeons at Genesis Medical Center will use a minimally invasive approach and a revolutionary device to treat a thoracic aortic aneurysm during a surgical procedure that will be webcast Tuesday, Feb. 13, at 7 PM CST

Robotic-Assisted Hysterectomy: Endometrial Cancer w/Staging

Fri, 19 Jan 2007 22:09:02 GMT

Endometrial Cancer: Join physicians from University of North Carolina Hospitals for a robotic para-aortic lymphadenectomy using the new da Vinci® S surgical system. Live 4:00 PM EST (21:00 UTC)

Robotic Assisted Prostatectomy

Fri, 19 Jan 2007 20:28:27 GMT

Prostate Cancer: Surgeons from Springfield Hospital, a Crozer-Keystone Health System hospital, will demonstrate and discuss the use of robotic surgery in the treatment of prostate cancer. Live webcast 4:00 PM EST (21:00 UTC)

ProHealth Care to Webcast Educational Brain Surgery Program

Fri, 19 Jan 2007 20:15:44 GMT

Brain Surgery: – ProHealth Care will broadcast an educational webcast on acoustic neuroma surgery performed at Waukesha Memorial Hospital. 7:00 PM CST (01:00 UTC)

Total Hip Resurfacing

Fri, 19 Jan 2007 18:44:42 GMT

Orthopaedics : Join NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital orthopedic surgeons Drs. William B. Macaulay and Jeffrey A. Geller for a webcast discussion on total hip resurfacing Thursday, February 8, 2006 at 8 PM EST.

Minimally Invasive Colon Surgery

Thu, 4 Jan 2007 20:02:29 GMT

Colorectal: Duluth Clinic colorectal surgeon Melissa Najarian, MD, will perform a laparoscopic hemicolectomy, the removal of part of the colon through a small incision, in a live webcast at 6:30 PM CST (00:30 UTC)

Wake Forest Baptist to Demonstrate Cardiac MRI

Thu, 4 Jan 2007 17:15:22 GMT

Heart Disease: Join W. Gregory Hundley, M.D from Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center for a live webcast of a Cardiac MRI. This device allows for detection and diagnoses of heart disease quicker and more accurately.

Gamma Knife Radiosurgery

Tue, 19 Dec 2006 14:40:06 GMT

Brain Tumor: Join Marshfield Clinic physicians Benjamin Lawler, MD, Warren Olds, MD, John Neal, MD, and David Loshek, PhD, at Saint Joseph's Hospital for a discussion about the sophisticated treatment option for acoustic neuroma.

Carpal Tunnel Release

Mon, 4 Dec 2006 21:24:29 GMT

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Join surgeons from Hartford Hospital for a live carpal tunnel release, one of the most common surgical procedures in the United States. 6:00 PM EST (23:00 UTC)

Zimmer MIS 2-Incision Total Hip Replacement Procedure

Thu, 30 Nov 2006 16:00:39 GMT

Total Hip Replacement: See a live Zimmer MIS 2-Incision Total Hip Replacement procedure featuring the VerSys® Epoch® FullCoat Hip Prosthesis and the Trabecular Metal™ Modular Acetabular System with Longevity® Highly Crosslinked Polyethylene. 4:30 PM MST

GRAFTJACKET® Regenerative Tissue Matrix

Tue, 21 Nov 2006 17:38:17 GMT

Orthopaedics: Join Wright Medical for a live webcast highlighting the clinical science and application of the Company's GRAFTJACKET® Regenerative Tissue Matrix in the treatment of challenging rotator cuff pathology. 5:00 PM PST (01:00 UTC)

Minimally-Invasive Lumbar Fusion To Alleviate Back Pain

Fri, 17 Nov 2006 21:06:50 GMT

Back Pain: An innovative, minimally-invasive procedure to alleviate back pain caused by a torn disc will be the first Quad Cities surgery of its kind to be shown on an Internet webcast. Join Dr. Anthony Maioriello for this surgery at 7:00 PM CST (01:00 U

Hahnemann University Hospital tackles Chronic Neck Pain

Wed, 15 Nov 2006 19:59:11 GMT

Spine Surgery- Join award winning television news reporter and anchor Karen Friedman and Dr. Francis Kralick, D.O., director of the Spine Center, during a premiere of the Laminoforaminotomy procedure he recently performed at Hahnemann University Hospital.

Zimmer® Gender Solutions ™ High Flex MIS™ Total Knee

Tue, 14 Nov 2006 15:23:15 GMT

Knee: LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City, UT will broadcast a live Zimmer MIS Total Knee replacement procedure featuring the Zimmer Gender Solutions High-Flex Knee, the first knee replacement shaped to fit a woman's anatomy. 6:00 PM Mountain

Robotic Prostatectomy For The Treatment Of Cancer

Mon, 13 Nov 2006 19:48:04 GMT

Prostate Cancer: Marshfield Clinic physicians on staff at Saint Joseph's Hospital will demonstrate and discuss a less-invasive surgical treatment option for prostate cancer — robotic-assisted prostatectomy. Live webcast 4:00 pm CDT (21:00 UTC)

Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Replacement Surgery

Thu, 9 Nov 2006 21:00:24 GMT

Heart Surgery: Join Jamie Brown, M.D., an associate professor of surgery at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, will present a webcast of a minimally-invasive aortic valve replacement from the University of Maryland Heart Center in Baltimore.

Cook's Zenith AAA Endovascular Graft

Thu, 9 Nov 2006 20:57:01 GMT

Join Japanese physicians for a live webcast of Cook's Zenith AAA Endovascular Graft a commercial device for endovascular repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms AAA. The first and only device approved for endovascular repair of AAA in Japan.

Lumbar Laminectomy & Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion

Tue, 7 Nov 2006 19:36:18 GMT

Spine Surgery: Join experts from Thomas Jefferson University Hospital as they host a webcast featuring a laminectomy and TLIF on Wednesday, November 15, 2006 at 12 Noon EST (17:00 UTC)

Brain Tumor Resection

Thu, 2 Nov 2006 14:50:07 GMT

Brain Tumor: Neurosurgeons at Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas will perform a Brain Tumor Resection in the hospital's new, state-of-the-art BrainSUITE, one of only seven in the world on November 30 at 3:00pm CDT (21:30 UTC)

Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication Surgery

Tue, 31 Oct 2006 14:35:32 GMT

Heartburn: Join Mark Hausmann, MD and Karl Leblanc, MD. for a live Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication, a procedure that alleviates chronic heartburn (GERD). Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center will host the event November 29, 2006 at 6:00 CST.

Hepatectotomy with Radiofrequency Resection

Mon, 30 Oct 2006 14:50:02 GMT

Liver Disease: Join Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Center Surgeon Richard S. Swanson, MD, and Stanley W. Ashley, MD, for a live webcast demostrating a Hepatectotomy with Radiofrequency Resection for the Treatment of Liver Tumor.

Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery

Tue, 17 Oct 2006 14:09:17 GMT

Weight Loss Surgery: Tufts-New England Medical Center and OR Live will broadcast live over the Internet a laparoscopic gastric bypass operation December 6th, at 6:30 p.m. EST (23:30 UTC).

Robotic Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery

Mon, 16 Oct 2006 18:16:23 GMT

Heart Surgery: Trinity Mother Frances Health System Center For Advanced Surgery And Technology will host a coronary artery bypass graft using the da Vinci Surgical robot. The live webcast will occur on November 2nd at 6:00 PM CST (00:00 UTC)

Total Knee Revision Surgery

Mon, 16 Oct 2006 15:39:15 GMT

Knee Revision: The California Hospital Medical Center, in Los Angeles, CA will broadcast a live total knee revision surgery. Edward J. McPherson, M.D., F.A.C.S. of the L.A. Orthopedic Institute will perform the procedure at 3 PM PDT/ 6 PM EDT

Patellofemoral Joint Replacement

Wed, 11 Oct 2006 14:55:10 GMT

Knee Surgery: Crittenton Hospital in Rochester Hills, Michigan will host a live surgical broadcast of a patellofemoral joint replacement. featuring Jeffrey H. DeClaire, MD, will perform the surgery at 7:00 PM EST (00:00 UTC).

Zimmer® Gender Solutions™ High-Flex Knee Replacement

Wed, 11 Oct 2006 14:50:57 GMT

Orthopaedics: Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL will broadcast a live total knee replacement procedure featuring the Zimmer Gender Solutions High-Flex Knee, the first knee replacement shaped to fit a woman's anatomy. 5:00 PM CDT (22:00 UTC)

Wide Excision and Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping for Melanoma

Mon, 9 Oct 2006 13:53:36 GMT

Skin Cancer:The incidence of melanoma is increasing at a rate higher than any other cancer. While it currently accounts for approximately four percent of skin cancers, it causes the most skin cancer deaths. The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2006 there will be 62,190 new cases of melanoma in the United States and about 7,910 people will die of this disease. On November 7 at 5 p.m. EST, Edward Levine, M.D., professor of surgical oncology at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, and colleagues will perform a wide excision and sentinel lymph node mapping procedure for a melanoma during a live webcast. Surgical oncologists John Stewart, M.D. and Perry Shen, M.D. will moderate the webcast and assist with the surgery.

CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure)

Thu, 5 Oct 2006 17:30:56 GMT

Pediatrics: Join experts from the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for a live webcast discussion about CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) a non-invasive technique for Respiratory Distress Syndrome to prevent Chronic Lung Disease. 2PM EST (19:00 UTC)

MRI-Guided Brain Tumor Removal With Cortical Mapping

Thu, 5 Oct 2006 15:42:22 GMT

Neurosurgery Webcast: Neurosurgeons at Children's Hospital Boston to perform MRI- guided brain tumor removal with cortical mapping on a 13-year-old during live Webcast at 1:00 PM EDT (17:00 UTC)

Min. Invasive Robot-assisted Radical Prostatectomy

Wed, 4 Oct 2006 21:28:33 GMT

Prostate Cancer: Join Shawnee Mission Medical Center urologist David Emmott, MD, for a robot-assisted radical prostatectomy using the da Vinci™ Surgical System at 7 p.m. CST (1:00 UTC).

Vertical Expandable Prosthetic Titanium VEPTR™ Rib Implant

Wed, 4 Oct 2006 13:51:17 GMT

Pediatric Orthopaedics: On Wednesday, November 1, at 6:30pm EST, Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital will host a live webcast presentation to demonstrate the implantation of a vertical expandable prosthetic titanium rib in a pediatric patient. The VEPTR™ is placed in the chest to treat children who have Thoracic Insufficiency Syndrome. TIS occurs in young children with fused ribs and chest wall malformations often associated with scoliosis. These deformities can restrict lung growth in young patients, complicate breathing, or even lead to early death. The VEPTR™ is designed to mechanically stabilize and distract the thorax to improve respiration. This is done through an opening wedge thoracostomy of the chest.

Zimmer® MIS™ Posterior Total Hip Replacement Procedure

Tue, 26 Sep 2006 15:27:48 GMT

Total Hip: Physicians at Hackensack University Medical Center will broadcast a live Zimmer MIS Posterior Approach Total Hip Replacement procedure featuring the Trabecular Metal™ Primary Femoral Stem and the Durom® Shell and Large Diameter Head System. 6PM

Total Knee Replacement Surgery

Thu, 21 Sep 2006 16:36:04 GMT

Knee Replacement: On Wednesday, October 18, at 6:30pm Central Daylight Time, the Duluth Clinic and St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, MN will present a live webcast of a total knee replacement procedure. Duluth Clinic Orthopaedic Surgeon Bradley Edgerton, MD, will be performing the knee replacement. His colleagues, Duluth Clinic Orthopaedic Surgeons Tom Patnoe, MD, and Jeff Klassen, MD, will serve as co-moderators. Wendy Lane, Joint Replacement Nurse Clinician will help describe the procedure and what patients can expect both preoperatively and in rehabilitation. "With baby boomers maintaining a more active lifestyle as they age, knee replacement surgeries are becoming more and more common," Dr. Patnoe says. "This will offer patients a rare opportunity to get a first-hand look at the procedure." Joint replacements at St. Mary's incorporate the latest technologies and minimally invasive techniques. These advancements result in less post-operative pain and shorter recovery times.

Pediatric Hemispherectomy Surgical Treatment For Epilepsy

Wed, 20 Sep 2006 16:04:59 GMT

Pediatric Epilepsy: Surgeons at the Neuroscience Institute at Le Bonheur Children's Medical Center will perform live a pediatric hemispherectomy, a combination of surgical removal and disconnection of one half of the brain for the treatment of epilepsy.

Atrial Fibrillation Radiofrequency Ablation

Mon, 18 Sep 2006 15:07:03 GMT

Heart arrhythmia: Atrial Fibrillation Radiofrequency Ablation will be the focus of a live webcast, hosted by Hartford Hospital from 6 to 7 p.m. EDT (22:00 UTC). The most common form of arrhythmia, ATRIAL FIBRILLATION (A-fib) affects some 2 million Americans each year. This interruption in the regular heartbeat impairs the heart's ability to perform effectively, and can result in stroke, congestive heart failure or cardiomyopathy. Origins of the disorder are not clearly understood, but chances of developing it increase with age.When medications and other conventional interventions fail to restore a normal heartbeat, radiofrequency ablation is a leading option.

Dr. Alejandro Hoberman will present 'Diagnosis and Treatment of Acute Otitis Media: Can We Agree??

Tue, 12 Sep 2006 13:42:26 GMT

Pediatrics: Join Dr. Alejandro Hoberman, Chief of General Academic Pediatrics at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, a national expert on ear infections, for an interactive interactive discussion on diagnosis of middle ear infections, also known as acute otitis media (AOM). This is the pediatric illness for which antibiotics are most often prescribed, and one that three out of four children will experience by age 3 years. Dr. Hoberman's presentation is titled "Diagnosis and Treatment of Acute Otitis Media: Can We Agree?" His dynamic presentation will involve active participation by audience members and include discussion on proper diagnosis and treatment.

Minimally Invasive Treatment For Herniated Discs

Mon, 11 Sep 2006 14:01:55 GMT

As many as four out of five Americans experience significant back problems during their lives making back pain the second most common reason for a doctor's visit. Many times, a herniated disc is the source of the pain. Accomplished neurosurgeon, J. Greg Bonnen, M.D., will demonstrate the safety and efficacy of the minimally invasive lumbar discectomy that treats herniated discs, during a live, global Webcast on October 4th, at 5:30 p.m. CDT, from Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital in Houston, Texas. This innovative approach gives welcome relief to thousands of people who suffer with low back pain.

Zimmer® Gender Solutions™ High-Flex Knee Replacement

Wed, 30 Aug 2006 20:42:32 GMT

Knee: Join surgeons from Pennsylvania Hospital for a live total knee replacement procedure featuring the Zimmer Gender Solutions High-Flex Knee, the first knee replacement shaped to fit a woman's anatomy. Live broadcast 6:30 pm EDT (22:30 UTC)

Arthroscopic Surgery to Replace a Young Athlete's ACL

Tue, 29 Aug 2006 15:14:48 GMT

Orthopaedics: Watch Kerwyn Jones, M.D perform arthroscopic surgery to replace a young athlete's ACL. This common injury which occurs in female athletes can be seen live on Tuesday October 12th at 12:00 PM EDT (16:00 UTC) from Akron Children's Hospital.

Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding

Mon, 28 Aug 2006 13:32:38 GMT

Weight Loss Surgery: The Center for Surgical Weight Loss & Wellness at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center (ARMC) will offer the public a chance to watch a laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding weight loss surgery during a live webcast Tuesday, September 26 at 5 p.m. "This webcast will help the public learn more about this treatment for morbid obesity," said William Aarons, MD, FACS, chairman of the department of surgery at ARMC. "It will also be beneficial for healthcare providers of all levels who want to learn more about this alternative."

Severe Neonatal Jaundice: Causes, Care, Outcome, Prevention

Mon, 28 Aug 2006 13:25:07 GMT

Pediatrics: Join world-renowned authorities on neonatal jaundice, Drs. Jon Watchko and Jeffrey Maisels for a presentation on hyperbilrubinemia. Live 8:00 am EST (12:00 UTC)

Endovascular Repair of Descending Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm

Thu, 24 Aug 2006 14:26:56 GMT

Vascular Disease: Surgeons from the Keck School of Medicine from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles will perform live, an endovascular repair of a descending thoracic aortic aneurysm with the Gore TAG® Thoracic Endoprosthesis. 4 PM PDT

da Vinci(R) Hysterectomy

Tue, 22 Aug 2006 17:45:16 GMT

The University of Michigan Health System and Intuitive Surgical, Inc. will present a Webcast of a da Vinci (robotic) hysterectomy, broadcast live from the University of Michigan Hospital, on September 20, 2006 from 3-4 PM (ET). The minimally invasive hysterectomy will be performed with the assistance of the da Vinci Surgical System, by Dr. Arnold Advincula, Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Director of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Division of OB/GYN at The University of Michigan Health System. Arleen H. Song, M.D., M.P.H., Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, will moderate the event to explain critical portions of the surgery and answer e-mail questions from viewers during the Webcast.

Our Lady of the Lake to Broadcast a Total Knee Replacement

Thu, 17 Aug 2006 21:19:45 GMT

Orthopaedics: View a live webast of a Total Knee Replacement from Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center on September 21, 2006 at 6:00 pm CST (23:00 UTC).

New, Less Invasive Approach to Hip Replacement

Wed, 16 Aug 2006 16:30:36 GMT

Hip Surgery: Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR) is a new FDA approved procedure which is an alternative to a total hip replacement. Join Scott Cook, MD for this bone-conserving approach. Live 7:00 PM CDT

Carotid Stent Procedure Live Panel Discussion

Mon, 14 Aug 2006 16:17:10 GMT

Heart Disease: Carotid Stent is an alternative solution for patients suffering from severe heart or lung disease. Join Bruce Zwiebe, MD for procedure highlights followed by discussion. Live webcast September 28th at 4 p.m. EDT (21:00 UTC).

CryoMaze: A Surgical Treatment For Lone Atrial Fibrillation

Fri, 11 Aug 2006 18:04:46 GMT

Heart Disease: Reseach data suggests that 85 to 90% of patients are cured of Atrial Fibrillation following this procedure. Watch a cryoablation procedure to surgically treat AF, 5:00 pm EDT (21:00 UTC)

Minimally Invasive Heart Valve Surgery

Wed, 9 Aug 2006 20:12:35 GMT

Heart Valve Surgery: Baptist Hospital's Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery will conduct a surgical webcast featuring innovative, minimally invasive heart valve surgery. LIve webcast 4:00 PM EDT (20:00 UTC)

GRAFTJACKET® Regenerative Tissue Matrix

Wed, 9 Aug 2006 15:36:49 GMT

Orthopaedics: European & International Surgeons are invited to join Wright Medical Europe for a LIVE Web-based Science Forum focused on an innovative procedure to treat a common and very painful condition, Rotator Cuff Tears. 4:00 PM UK / 17:00 CET Please join our internationally-renowned panelists from the USA who together bring you this Web-based Science Forum on GRAFTJACKET® Regenerative Tissue Matrix and the science, mechanical testing, histology and clinical experience for rotator cuff tears in the shoulder. Our expert panel of surgeons and scientists will demonstrate how Wright's GRAFTJACKET® Regenerative Tissue Matrix can be incorporated into the musculotendinous bone complex such that rotator cuff healing and fixation can be facilitated. High Suture Retention Strength Allows Vascularisation and Incorporation Support for Remodeling to Host Tissue

Biventricular Defibrillator Implantation

Tue, 8 Aug 2006 13:34:26 GMT

Cardiac Electrophysiologist Dr. Mark Harvey, with Oklahoma Cardiovascular Associates, will be implanting a biventricular defibrillator live over the Internet on September 21st at 5:00 PM CDT from the Oklahoma Heart Hospital. The implantation of a biventricular defibrillator is a significant part of Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT) to restore the natural synchronized beating of the lower chambers of the heart, the ventricles, to treat chronic heart failure. The right and left ventricles must beat in a synchronized pattern to get the blood pumped optimally from the heart to deliver oxygen to the rest of the body. When the ventricles are out of sync - the heart function declines - patients experience marked shortness of breath, dry cough, swelling in the ankles, weight gain, fatigue and a rapid or irregular heartbeat. A special kind of implantable cardiac device, called a biventricular defibrillator, can restore the hearts synchrony and improve the movement of oxygen through the body, dramatically improving heart failure patient's symptoms. The implantation of a biventricular pacemaker improves symptoms in about 75 percent of heart failure patients.

Posterior Fossa Craniotomy for Brain Tumor

Tue, 1 Aug 2006 15:32:23 GMT

Brain Tumor: Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital and OR Live will host a webcast of Posterior Fossa Craniotomy for Brain Tumor a procedure for removing a fourth ventricular brain tumor, 6:30 PM EDT(22:30 UTC) Dr. Alan R. Cohen, Chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery, demonstrates the microsurgical resection of a fourth ventricular brain tumor in a 6-year-old girl. The procedure is carried out through a midline posterior fossa craniotomy with the patient under general endotracheal anesthesia in the prone position. Posterior fossa tumors are the most common brain tumors of childhood, and the extent of surgical resection correlates strongly with long-term survival.

Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair

Tue, 1 Aug 2006 15:16:07 GMT

Shoulder: Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair will be the focus of a live webcast, hosted by Aurora BayCare Medical Center from 4 to 5 p.m. CDT (21:00 UTC). Shawn Hennigan, M.D., will perform the procedure.

da Vinci Robotic Prostatectomy

Thu, 13 Jul 2006 19:28:56 GMT

WAUKESHA, WI, ProHealth Care will broadcast a surgery live via the Internet during a webcast at 10am, Thursday, August 10. The surgery will be a robotic prostatectomy procedure using the da Vinci Surgical System at Waukesha Memorial Hospital. "Robotic prostatectomy is the latest, cutting edge surgical option available today to treat men with prostate cancer," says Brian Butler, MD, FACS, ProHealth Care urologist and surgeon for the August 10 Webcast. "There are benefits to having a robotic prostatectomy surgery as opposed to traditional prostatectomy. However, robotic surgery is not right for every man diagnosed with prostate cancer." In combination with our prostate care coordinator, the webcast is a great way for us in the Center for Prostate Care to partner with our patients and to educate them and empower them to make the decision that's best for them and their families.

Brain Clipping and Coiling Procedure

Fri, 7 Jul 2006 19:57:32 GMT

Brain Aneurysm: An aneurysm occurs when the wall of an artery weakens. When this occurs, blood pushes on the thinned spot of the wall, causing that part of the arterial wall to swell out like a balloon. The more the wall swells, the thinner it becomes. If left untreated, the wall of the artery will become thinner and may burst. Meet an aneurysm patient and hear from highly-regarded specialists about treatment options for aneurysms, a potentially deadly brain condition. A Live webcast from the HealthEast Neurovascular Institute at St. Joseph's Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota is scheduled for Tuesday, August 1 at 4:00 pm central time zone via the Internet at www.or-live.com.

Surgisis ES Soft Tissue Graft

Fri, 7 Jul 2006 19:51:05 GMT

Hernia Repair: Cook Surgisis ES Soft Tissue Graft from Cook Surgical, a natural solution for repairing paraesophageal/hiatal hernias, will be spotlighted in an hour-long live webcast on OR Live July 24 at 3 p.m. PDT. This product is used to reinforce soft tissue. Surgisis(r) ES(tm) restores strength and function to the crura while protecting the esophagus. Brant Oelschlager, M.D., will perform the hernia repair procedure using Cook Surgisis ES. Dr. Oelschlager is the director of both the Center for Videoendoscopic Surgery and the Swallowing Center, and an assistant professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Washington.

View a live surgery presentation of the AxiaLIF® system, the least invasive solution to lumbar fusion

Fri, 7 Jul 2006 19:41:14 GMT

Back Pain: Forty to 60 percent of adults suffer from chronic back pain in the U.S. every year, and more than 1 million spine surgery procedures are performed annually. Medical costs to treat back pain approach $24 billion per year. Using AxiaLIF(R), the lumbar spine is accessed through a small incision adjacent to the sacral bone. This atraumatic tissue plane alleviates the need for the surgeon to cut through soft tissue, muscles and ligaments, lessening patient pain and the likelihood of complications. This minimally invasive approach may shorten length of hospital stays and reduce patient recovery time. The AxiaLIF(R) system, a less invasive approach to lumbar fusion developed by TranS1(R) , will be broadcast on OR-Live.com today at 3pm. Isador Lieberman , M.D., Director of the Minimally Invasive Surgery Center at Cleveland Clinic and Director of the Cleveland Clinic Spine Institute, will perform the procedure.

Transcatheter Repair of Atrial Septal Defect

Wed, 28 Jun 2006 18:30:37 GMT

Congenital Heart Defect: Not long ago, open-heart surgery was required to close holes in the heart. Today, however, cardiologists can successfully repair some of these heart defects in the catheterization lab in just a couple of hours. On Tuesday, Aug. 8, from 5 to 6 p.m., watch a live Webcast about transcatheter repair of atrial septal defect (ASD), commonly referred to as a "hole in the heart.

Pediatric Spinal Fusion to Correct Scoliosis

Wed, 28 Jun 2006 18:25:03 GMT

Scoliosis: For most patients, scoliosis requires only observation and repeated examination in the growing years. However, a small number of cases need medical intervention, such as bracing or surgery. On September 8th, at 12 Noon ET, physicians, parents and patients from across the globe can watch a live surgery to correct scoliosis - from the convenience and comfort of their own home or office. A one-hour live Webcast will show William Schrader, M.D., and Patrick Riley, M.D., surgically correcting a scoliosis spinal deformity. The doctors will provide live commentary and educational information during the Webcast.

Advanced Corrective Procedure for Cardiac Arrhythmia

Thu, 15 Jun 2006 16:53:06 GMT

Heart Disease: On Wednesday, June 14, 2006 at 4:30 p.m. ET, Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) electrophysiologists will demonstrate a live catheter ablation for supraventricular tachycardia (SVT), a type of cardiac arrhythmia or heart rhythm problem that can be more common in women and can exhibit significant symptoms. Designed to educate physicians and patients about SVT and discuss the latest catheter ablation procedure, the webcast will also provide information about specialized care for women with cardiac arrhythmias from specialists at the BWH Women and Arrhythmias Program.

GeoForm Mitral Valve Repair Ring For Congestive Heart Failure

Thu, 15 Jun 2006 13:41:04 GMT

On June 28th at 4:00 pm EDT; Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE: EW) new GeoForm mitral valve repair ring will be the focus of a round table discussion webcast. The new heart valve ring appears to help congestive heart failure patients regain lost heart function, reversing the disease's effects on heart geometry and easing their disabling symptoms. Internationally renowned Cardiac Surgeon and co-inventor, Steven Bolling, M.D. from the University of Michigan Cardiovascular Center will host the one hour program. Viewers are encouraged to send in their questions via e-mail during the one hour webcast.

Percutaneous Vertebroplasty

Mon, 22 May 2006 20:57:14 GMT

Spine: Over 700,000 vertebral compression fractures - broken spinal bones - occur annually in the United States. Many of these fractures result from untreated osteoporosis, and vertebral fractures can cause severe pain for nearly a third of people with the condition. On Wednesday, June 7, Marshfield Clinic physicians on staff at Saint Joseph's Hospital will discuss a leading surgical treatment for spinal compression fractures called percutaneous vertebroplasty. The program, featuring a pre-taped surgery of a vertebral compression fracture patient, will be webcast from 4 - 5 p.m. central standard time.

Triathlon MIS Total Knee Arthroplasty Procedure

Thu, 18 May 2006 13:48:48 GMT

Knee Surgery: Stryker Orthopaedics will webcast a live Triathlon(r) MIS Total Knee Arthroplasty procedure from St. Anthony's Hospital in Effingham, IL, on May 23rd, 2006, at 6:00 pm (EDT), 5:00 pm (CDT). The Triathlon Knee design incorporates a Variable Aspect Ratio to better fit the female anatomy while still accommodating the male population. Also featured will be Stryker's new X3 Advanced Bearing Technology and Peri-Apatite press-fit technology. Drs. Peter M. Bonutti & Kirby D. Hitt were involved with the development and design of the Triathlon Knee System and will demonstrate the minimally invasive sub-vastus approach with the new Triathlon MIS instrumentsPlease view the webcast at: www.or-live.com/triathlonknee/1459 to learn how the latest in Stryker Knee Technology has been designed to provide better Motion, Fit and Wear with the Triathlon Total Knee Arthroplasty.

Oral Cancer Removal And Innovative Palate Reconstruction

Mon, 8 May 2006 16:39:10 GMT

Oral Cancer: Patients undergoing surgery for removal of cancer from the mouth often have large openings in the palate (roof of the mouth) where the cancer had been, leaving them unable to eat, drink or speak normally unless the defect is somehow repaired. One solution is the surgical reassignment of a muscle normally used for chewing to fill the space left in the palate, a procedure that has been advanced at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center and has produced excellent results for head and neck cancer patients. .

Total Knee Replacement Surgery

Tue, 2 May 2006 13:00:16 GMT

More people are getting knee replacements every year, explained Timothy Schultz, MD, orthopedic surgeon. "For patients who are considering the procedure, the webcast will be a wonderful way to reduce anxiety by allowing them to get an inside look at the surgery they'll be having." "The webcast will provide a rare opportunity for interaction with the surgeons," said T. Scott Stanwyck, MD, orthopedic surgeon. This will provide a unique, live view into a hospital and surgical procedure that most people would otherwise never be able to experience. Live Webcast May 17, 2006 at 10:00 AM CDT (15:00 UTC) on OR-Live.com" .

Advanced Foot & Ankle Soft-Tissue Repair_ Augmentation Using GRAFTJACKET® Regenerative Tissue Matrix

Mon, 1 May 2006 15:53:27 GMT

Orthopaedics: Wright Medical Group, Inc., a global orthopaedic medical device company, will sponsor two live webcasts detailing tendon and ligament applications of the Company's GRAFTJACKET Regenerative Tissue Matrix in the foot and ankle. The live webcasts will take place Wednesday, May 3 at 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time and again at 7:00 p.m. Pacific Time. These events will also be archived on this site for twelve months. These webcasts are the second in a series designed to educate foot and ankle surgeons on the versatility and potential clinical benefits of this exciting technology.

LAP-BAND Surgery for Morbid Obesity

Mon, 24 Apr 2006 19:33:47 GMT

Weight Loss Surgery: Obesity is reaching epidemic proportions in the US, with 65 percent of adults identified as being overweight today. When conventional weight loss techniques like supervised dieting, exercise and behavior modification fail, surgery has been the last recourse for many. The LAP-BAND system is a safe and effective surgical intervention now available at Hartford Hospital. Using minimally invasive techniques, Dr. Darren Tishler places the band around the upper portion of the stomach, without cutting or stapling of the stomach. This is the only technique that is both reversible and adjustable. To date, almost 150,000 patients worldwide have undergone the procedure. Watch on May 10 as Dr. Tishler performs a live LAP-BAND surgery on OR-Live.com

Computer Assisted Total Knee Replacement

Fri, 21 Apr 2006 16:28:02 GMT

Orthopaedics: The Orthopaedic Specialty Center at Woodwinds Health Campus in Woodbury, Minnesota will host a demonstration of the most state-of-the-art approach to total knee replacement during a live surgery on the Internet. The web cast will be live from Woodwinds Health Campus, a member of the HealthEast Care System, on May 16, at 3pm am central time.During a total knee replacement, plastic and metal parts are used to replace injured or damaged parts of the knee. Until now, a doctor had to rely on his or her experience to remove bone, replace it with implanted material and align the plastic or metal material with the bone. Since each patient's knee is different, this can prove to be challenging. Computer-assisted knee replacements offer better outcomes for patients and more accuracy for doctors.

Living Donor Kidney Transplant

Thu, 20 Apr 2006 15:10:51 GMT

On Wednesday, May 3, 2006 at 4:30 p.m. ET watch as surgeons from the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) in Baltimore remove a kidney from a living donor and place the organ inside a recipient during a living kidney donor transplant.

Robotic-Assisted Prostatectomy

Tue, 18 Apr 2006 18:36:55 GMT

Prostate Cancer: On May 3, at 5:30 p.m. CDT, during a live global webcast from Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital in Houston, Texas, urologist Andrew A. Selzman, M.D., will demonstrate the safety and efficacy of an innovative cancer-fighting procedure - robotic-assisted prostatectomy. Selzman will remove a cancerous prostate gland, using advanced robotic-assisted technology, significantly enhancing surgical accuracy with minimal bleeding, shorter hospital stays, less pain during recovery, and lower risk of side effects such as impotence. Prostate cancer is the second most common type of cancer in men, and only lung cancer is responsible for more cancer deaths among men. Most affected are African-American males who have an incident rate twice that of white males. The disease most frequently targets individuals between the ages of 45 and 75. While less aggressive treatment options exist, those patients with localized prostate cancer who are otherwise healthy may choose the more comprehensive, yet less invasive robotic-assisted surgical approach. "If the cancer is contained within the organ, a robotic-assisted prostatectomy provides a less invasive way of offering a 90 percent chance that the patient will be free of cancer 15 years later," said Selzman.

daVinci Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair

Fri, 7 Apr 2006 13:21:21 GMT

Heart Disease: An endovascular repair of an abdominal aortic aneurysm will be featured live over the Internet as part of the hospital's continuing series of real time web casting of surgical procedures. The procedure will take place April 13 at 4 p.m.An aortic aneurysm is an abnormal bulge in the wall of the aorta, the body's largest artery. This artery extends from the heart down through the chest and abdominal region, where it divides into blood vessels that supply each leg. If an aortic aneurysm ruptures it can cause life-threatening internal bleeding.

Brain Tumor Resection

Tue, 21 Mar 2006 20:26:33 GMT

Brain Tumor: Each year, approximately 190,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with brain tumors. While relatively rare, both malignant and benign brain tumors can be life-threatening. For many patients, surgical removal, or resection of the tumor is the first choice for treatment.

Magnetic-assisted Electrophysiology Mapping and Ablation

Mon, 20 Mar 2006 19:40:04 GMT

Heart Disease: Join cardiologists from the Center for Advanced Surgery and Technology in a live magnetic-assisted Electrophysiology mapping and ablation procedure for the treatment of irregular heart rhythms.

Pediatric Cardiac Cryoablation

Mon, 20 Mar 2006 19:37:14 GMT

On March 22nd, at 5:00 p.m. EST, join doctors live at Akron Children's Hospital as they premier video of a six-year-old girl undergoing a cryoablation procedure to cure a rapid heart beat. With the use of 3-D mapping technology, the cardiologists at Akron Children's Hospital have been able to minimize x-ray exposure to patients undergoing ablations, and as in this Webcast, eliminate it altogether.

Do Boys and Girls Grow Differently: The Evolution of Sexually Dimorphic Growth

Mon, 20 Mar 2006 19:33:47 GMT

Ron G. Rosenfeld, MD, will discuss the latest on the endocrine basis of growth and development at the 31st Annual Frederic M. Kenny, MD, Memorial Lecture from Children's Hospital Pittsburgh on March 23, 2006 8:00 AM EST

Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair

Thu, 2 Mar 2006 20:09:00 GMT

Join Brigham and Women's physicians for a live arthroscopic rotator cuff repair - a procedure that preserves the deltoid attachment and results in improved patient outcomes and faster recovery time. See this live at 4:30 pm EST (21:30 UTC)

Endovascular Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair with the GORE EXCLUDER Bifurcated Endoprosthesis

Thu, 2 Mar 2006 16:38:27 GMT

On March 27, 2006, at 4 p.m. CST Michael Landis, MD, and Franklin Sequeira, MD, will perform an endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair with the GORE EXCLUDER(r) AAA Endoprosthesis. The procedure will be performed at the St. Francis Hospital & Health Center in Indianapolis, Indiana and moderated by Dawn Salvatore, MD. Doctors William Berg and Juan Weksler are also involved in the case.

Minimally Invasive Total Knee Replacement Surgery

Wed, 22 Feb 2006 15:08:41 GMT

Nearly as important as the type of replacement knee surgeons implant in patients are the tools they use to repair the knee. Wright Medical Group, Inc. has developed the ODYSSEY MIS Anterior Rough Cut Surgical Instrumentation for the ADVANCE Knee Replacement System. Wright's ODYSSEY offers a superior MIS option due to its simplicity and ease-of-use of its instrument design.

Heart Disease: Minimally-Invasive Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Repair

Fri, 17 Feb 2006 14:08:19 GMT

Heart Disease: Watch a webcast of surgeons at the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) in Baltimore performing a thoracic aortic endograft, a minimally-invasive surgery used to repair a thoracic aortic aneurysm.

Endovascular Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair with the GORE EXCLUDER Bifurcated Endoprosthesis

Fri, 17 Feb 2006 14:08:19 GMT

The annual mortality from abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) rupture is 15,000 patients, making it the 13th leading cause of death in the US. Traditional surgical treatment of AAA involves a large incision to place a synthetic graft to repair the diseased artery. This method can result in long hospital stays and painful recoveries.

Heart Disease: Mitral Valve Repair

Thu, 9 Feb 2006 21:09:22 GMT

Mitral valve repair is an open-heart procedure performed to treat narrowing or leakage of the mitral valve, the inflow valve for the left side of the heart

Clogged Arteries: Carotid artery stenting procedure can help prevent life-threatening strokes

Thu, 9 Feb 2006 20:23:31 GMT

Clogging of arteries that carry blood to the brain contributes to more than a quarter of all strokes. An innovative, minimally invasive procedure for restoring adequate blood flow will be featured live

Heart Disease: CryoMaze - A Surgical Treatment For Atrial Fibrillation

Thu, 9 Feb 2006 19:43:52 GMT

Heart Disease: The University of Maryland Heart Center's division of cardiac surgery will present a webcast of a CryoMaze procedure, which uses cryoablation to surgically treat atrial fibrillation

Epilepsy Surgery Temporal Lobectomy

Tue, 7 Feb 2006 17:28:04 GMT

See neurosurgeon Steven Glazier, M.D.perform a temporal lobectomy during a live internet broadcast.

Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Weight Loss Surgery

Fri, 27 Jan 2006 20:42:24 GMT

Join Dr. Julio Teixeira for an innovative laparoscopic gastric bypass, live from St. Luke's hospital in New York CIty.

MIS Mitral Valve Replacement with Stented Bioprosthesis

Fri, 27 Jan 2006 20:42:24 GMT

Heart Valve Disease: Join Michael R. Petracek, MD of the Saint Thomas Heart Institute in a live minimally invasive mitral valve replacement with stented bioprosthesis.

Biomet Microplasty(R) ASI (Anterior Supine Intermuscular)Hip Surgery

Fri, 20 Jan 2006 19:22:51 GMT

Hip Surgery: Biomet Inc., and the Texas Center for Joint Replacement present the Microplasty® ASI (Anterior Supine Intermuscular) Hip Procedure from Presbyterian Hospital of Plano, live at 4:00 pm CT (22:00 UTC)

Rhinoplasty - Nasal Valve Reconstruction

Tue, 3 Jan 2006 16:30:00 GMT

Plastic Surgery: Step inside the operating rooms at the University of Maryland Medical Center where you can see surgeons perform a Rhinoplasty - Valve Reconstruction

Minimally Invasive, Robotic-Assisted Prostate Removal

Tue, 3 Jan 2006 16:30:00 GMT

Urologic oncologists at the Kimmel Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital will host a webcast featuring the latest option in prostate cancer treatment - robotic-assisted prostate removal surgery

daVinci Robotic Hysterectomy for Endometrial Cancer

Mon, 2 Jan 2006 19:59:04 GMT

GYN Oncology: Join surgeons from UNC-Chapel Hill for a live Robotic Hysterectomy for Endometrial Cancer.