Thoracic medicine has undergone significant advances over the years, and chest drainage has become a crucial tool in the management of various conditions. Pioneers in this field include the British scientist Sir Hugh Owen Thomas (1), who contributed to the development of orthopaedic techniques and whose treatment principles influenced several areas of medicine, including thoracic [...]
Introduction The present review aims to analyze and synthesize the growing scientific evidence supporting the benefits of implementing carbon dioxide (CO2) diffusers in the field of cardiac surgery. Clinical studies, meta-analyses and research papers related to effective deaeration, microemboli reduction and prevention of postoperative infections are examined. The review highlights the advances in diffuser technologies [...]
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) therapy has emerged as a crucial resource in the management of patients with refractory respiratory and cardiac failure (1). However, its implementation entails significant technical and clinical challenges. In this context, continuous training and acquisition of specific skills become imperative to ensure patient safety and optimise clinical outcomes. Advanced clinical simulation, [...]
We are pleased to announce that on the 9th of February at 7pm, in Cardiolink we organize a webinar on ventilatory support and extracorporeal hemoperfusion, which has been recognized and vouched by SEMICYUC (the Spanish Intensive Medicine Society). The online session, which will be mostly held in Spanish, will be moderated by Dr. Ferrer (Hospital [...]
We are pleased to announce that on the 30th of November at 4:30pm, SMART (Smart Meeting Anesthesia Resuscitation Intensive Care) with ESTOR support, organizes a webinar on minimally invasive CO2 removal. International and well-renowned speakers in ECMO and ECCO2R such as Prof. Gattinoni (Universitätsmedizin Göttingen) and Dr. Hilty (Hospital of Zürich), will participate in this [...]
We encourage you to participate in the live webinar "Transplantation of the pancreas – Surgical realization and organ perfusion", organized by Dr. F. Köhler Chemie next 13th of July at 5pm. This online webinar will be held in English and led by Prof. Robert Öllinger, Head of Transplantation Unit in the Charité University Hospital in [...]
We encourage you to participate in the International Webinar organized by FCare Systems on the 14th of June at 7:30pm regarding Fistura®, their novel Radiofrequency Procedure for the treatment of anal fistulas. The Fistura® Procedure is a minimally invasive, outpatient procedure for the treatment of anal fistulae. Treatment is done by applying energy in the [...]
Lighting is key in any surgery. Our ability for precision and the success of the intervention and the well-being of the patient depends largely on it. However, sometimes the operating room lights are not sufficient and the front lights have clear limitations on certain operations in which work is carried out in depth or in [...]
Next 17th of May at 5pm (CET), Exthera Medical organizes a webinar on Extracorporeal Pathogen Adsorption In the Critically Ill patients, focusing on sepsis and COVID-19. Professor Lui Forni (Intensive Care Unit, Royal Surrey County Hospital, UK) and Dr. Ricard Ferrer Roca (Head of Intensive Care Unit at Vall d'Hebron University Hospital, Barcelona), will be [...]
Following the series of webinars organized by Allium Medical Solutions on minimal stenting solutions in urinary tract strictures, in Cardiolink we would like to encourage urologists to take part in the next online session, which will be held next Thursday 22nd at 8 am. This time, the online session will be live streamed from Charité [...]
We would like to encourage you to participate on the webinar “The Role of Material in Pelvic Floor Surgery - Theory of Pathology and Clinical Practice” organized by Dynamesh next Thursday 22th at 4pm. Prof. Dr. med. Bernd Klosterhalfen (Institute of Pathology, Hospital of Dueren, Germany) and Dr. Jordi Sabadell García (Urogynecology and Pelvic Floor [...]
In Spain, more than 75.000 persons have died of COVID-19, predominantly in densely populated regions like Madrid and Barcelona. The Spanish Agency of Medicines and Medical Devices (Agencia Española de Medicamentos y Productos Sanitarios) has recently authorized the start of a clinical investigation designed to collect data to assess the safety and performance of Seraph® [...]
We would like to encourage you to participate on the webinar “Round Table Discussion on Component Separation Technique” organized by Dynamesh next Wednesday 24th at 4pm. Abdominal wall defects are mainly the consequence of failed previous repairs of primary or secondary hernias and therefore associated with sometimes poor prognosis. The function and long-term stability strongly [...]
This week during the 18th and 19th of February, the 9th Course on update and training on colorectal surgery in which we collaborate, takes place online. The course, organized by Hospital de Bellvitge and Hospitall Vall d’Hebrón, will revolve around an update on new technics and treatments in colorectal surgery and proctology, through online lectures [...]
Last week, during the 19th, 20th and 21st of February, the “8º Curso de Actualización y Formación en Cirugía Colorrectal” took place in Barcelona. The course, which revolved around colorectal surgery, was organized by Hospital de Bellvitge and Hospital Vall d’Hebron. The course was divided into a theoretical part, composed by some lectures, debates and [...]
For years, the suture of the sternum once the surgery has finished, has been made by steel wire / wires. But often, these are not stable or can be opened or nailed to the bone. Therefore, for these patients at risk, it is vital that the doctor who performs the treatment opts for an optimal [...]
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