Traditionally, lung resection for cancer is performed via multiportal robotic assisted thoracoscopic surgery (RATS)
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UTMB makes history with uniportal robotic lobectomies
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Breakthrough research offers new hope in the fight against ebola
Researchers focused on the development and efficacy of an oral antiviral drug that currently is in phase 3 trials for COVID-19 treatment.
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UTMB debuts new heart ablation technology
The new procedure is considered safer because it does not cause thermal damage to surrounding cells.
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Top-notch pediatric kidney care drives Katy family to Clear Lake
“It’s been a scary journey, but we’ve leaned on our faith in God and this amazing team, and that’s made it so incredible.”
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UTMB elevates patient care with cutting-edge robotic bronchoscopy
A robotic bronchoscopy system allows pulmonologists to navigate areas in the lung that have been historically difficult to reach.
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Embracing innovations in cardiac electrophysiology
UTMB’s electrophysiology team explores new technologies that make procedures safer and more efficient.
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Leveraging lean thinking to improve patient care
A model cell team reduced average time from bed assignment to admission from 82.4 minutes to 52.3 minutes in four months.
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All grown up: UTMB preemies return for reunion
Most of the families come back every year, and the doctors/nurses really enjoy seeing their patients progress and grow up.
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ADC rolls out robot for Moxi-mum efficiency
Moxi is a fleet of two robots deployed at ADC to support nursing staff so it can focus on what it does best: patient care.
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Child life specialists lower hospital anxiety
This health care professional works with children and their families to promote healing through play.
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Nipple tattoos bring patients closure, help them feel whole
UTMB Health Nurse Practitioner Jill Resendez offers nipple and areola tattooing services. The goal: help patients feel whole again.
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30-second ‘time outs’ improve patient care, outcomes at Angleton Danbury ER
When an ambulance rolls up to the emergency department at the UTMB Angleton Danbury Campus, nurses and physicians take time out to listen to medics.
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