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What is 7D surgery?

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The 7D Surgical FLASH™ Navigation System virtually replaces standard X-ray imagery, providing the surgical team with a fast, accurate and radiation-free tool for the placement of spinal implants. 7D Surgical FLASH™ is like a GPS for back surgery – helping surgeons pinpoint exactly where to focus. St. Vincent’s Medical Center is the first acute care hospital in Connecticut to use 7D.

For a referral to a 7D Surgical FLASH™ Specialist: 1.855.HHC.HERE

7D Surgical System Benefits

7D technology offers many advantages over traditional spinal surgery including:

More precise navigation

Improved patient safety

Radiation-free procedures

Decreased surgical time

Reduced recovery times

The 7D Surgical Machine-vision Image Guided Surgery technology (MvIGS) for spinal procedures guides surgeons with a highly detailed three-dimensional image taken in just four seconds. This replaces an X-ray image taken intermittently during traditional robotic surgery (fluoroscopy). The image created by the system is matched up digitally with the patient’s existing pre-operative scan to create a seamless, real time image of the patient’s anatomy. Scans taken during standard fluoroscopic spinal surgery can take 20 minutes to an hour, prolonging exposure to radiation. The 7D Surgical system uses sophisticated camera technology, similar to self-driving cars, to create a three-dimensional photographic image in three to four seconds resulting in shorter, more efficient procedures. Dr. Glenn Russo and Dr. Gerard Girasole of the Spinal Surgery team at St. Vincent’s get a better look at a patient’s anatomy with 7D Surgical Machine-vision Image Guided Surgery technology. The 7D Surgical system uses sophisticated camera technology, similar to self-driving cars, to create a three-dimensional photographic image in three to four seconds resulting in shorter, more efficient procedures.

Conditions Treated with 7D Surgical FLASH™

7D Surgical FLASH™ can be used in any posterior procedure where fusion or screw placement is necessary. It’s intended to help the surgeon position neurosurgical instruments.

For a referral to a 7D Surgical FLASH™ Specialist: 1.855.HHC.HERE

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Does prostate swelling go down on its own?

webmd.com - Enlarged Prostate Treatments - WebMD

Symptoms and the need for treatment vary with each man's enlarged prostate , also called benign prostatic hyperplasia ( BPH ). And every treatment has its own benefits and risks. These factors must be weighed as you decide how to treat your BPH symptoms.

Your Quality of Life With an Enlarged Prostate

If your enlarged prostate symptoms are mild and not bothersome, there's likely no need for treatment. One-third of men with mild BPH find that their symptoms clear up without treatment. They may just watch and wait. However, when enlarged prostate symptoms are bothersome or are affecting your quality of life or overall health, it's time to talk to your doctor about the treatment options. Together you will determine if you would benefit most from medication, a minimally invasive procedure, or surgery. It's important to talk with a doctor when you begin noticing changes in urinary function. You need to find out what's going on so you can be treated for enlarged prostate if necessary. For many men, especially those who are young when the prostate starts growing, getting early treatment can head off complications later on.

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