Advancements in Modern Surgical Techniques

The video discusses advancements in medical procedures, focusing on percutaneous techniques that allow access to internal organs through small punctures, reducing risk and recovery time. It highlights heart operations performed via leg incisions using catheters, the use of stents and angioplasty for coronary artery issues, and improvements in spinal surgery with high-resolution X-ray guidance. These innovations enhance surgical accuracy and patient outcomes.

Describe the process of angioplasty and its purpose in treating arterial build-up.

How are high-resolution X-ray images utilized in spinal surgeries?