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Similar Outcomes for Minimally Invasive, Open Surgery in Colon CancerTuesday, May 6, 2008 @ 1:23PMLarge, open incisions that cause pain and require lengthy healing times might be unnecessary to treat colorectal cancer patients successfully, according to a new review of studies. Based on the results, "laparoscopic surgery for colon cancer is associated with survival and mortality rates that are equal to open surgery," reviewers said.

Natural Orifice Translumenal Endoscopic Surgery: Removal Of Appendix Through VaginaMonday, March 31, 2008 @ 3:15AMOn March 26, 2008, surgeons at UC San Diego Medical Center removed an inflamed appendix through a patient's vagina, a first in the United States. Following the 50-minute procedure, the patient, Diana Schlamadinger, reported only minor discomfort. Removal of diseased organs through the body's natural openings offers patients a rapid recovery, minimal pain, and no scarring.

State Sen. Watson tours St. Mary's Hospital to get firsthand look at challenges of medical communityThursday, February 14, 2008 @ 12:38AMDECATUR - Some people might think it taboo to discuss religion and politics at a business lunch - unless religion and politics are your business.

Doctor performs rare surgery in Cedar FallsSaturday, December 22, 2007 @ 6:21AMCEDAR FALLS --- Of the 11 cases of a rare laparoscopic surgery reported worldwide, one has been performed here in the Cedar Valley.