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Delray Medical Center Collaborates on Published Delray Medical Center Is First Hospital in Region
Breakthrough Study for Brain Tumors Offering New Incisionless Treatment Option for

Delray Medical Center recently published a break- Parkinson’s and Essential Tremor Patients
through study focusing on 5ALA (fluorescent guided sur-
gery) for glioblastomas, with the team at the Mount Sinai Delray Medical Center is the first hospi-
Hospital. The clinical trial took place at Delray Medical tal in the region to offer a new scalpel-free
Center, and led by Dr. Lloyd Zucker, Chief of Neurosurgery treatment for essential tremor and medica-
at Delray Medical Center. The study, taking place over a tion-refractory tremor-dominant Parkin -
five-year period, is now published in the Journal of son’s disease. MR-guided focused ultra-
Neurosurgery, one of the largest peer reviewed neurosurgi- sound by INSIGHTEC™, uses sound wave
cal journals in the world. “I am honored to have participat- energy to treat brain tissue at the source of
ed in this incredible and innovative study with Mount the tremor. No surgical incision or anesthe-
Sinai. The medical community now has a better way to treat sia is necessary, and patients may experi-
patients who have been diagnosed with glioblastoma brain ence immediate and significant reduction
tumors,” said Dr. Zucker. “Having Delray Medical Center be Dr. Lloyd Zucker in their hand tremors, giving them a chance
the site for published studies such as this one for fluorescent to get back to their daily activities.
guided brain tumor surgery, shows how we are providing state of the art care right here in “This technology is a game changer in
our community.” Fluorescent guided surgery is used to give surgeons the ability to 'see' our community and for those seeking the
in a different wavelength of light that would otherwise be invisible to them. By combining very latest in cutting edge technology for MR-guided Focused Ultrasound
this visual ability with the special dyes that glow in those wavelengths, surgeons can much neurologic care of Parkinson’s disease,” said
more precisely target cancerous tumors and avoid injury to normal tissues. Dr. Lloyd Zucker, chief of neurosurgery at Delray Medical Center. “The future is bright
for those who may be stricken with this neurological disease, as we can care for these
West Boca Medical Center Now Offering patients with this new innovative solution to treat tremors.”
MR-guided focused ultrasound combines two technologies, magnetic resonance imag-
the CORI™ Surgical System ing (MRI), which pinpoints the exact location in the brain responsible for the tremor,
and ultrasound, which precisely delivers over 1,000 highly focused beams of acoustic
for Knee Replacement Surgery energy at that exact location without damaging any surrounding brain tissue.
Some of the benefits to this technology include:
West Boca Medical Center is the first hospital in • No surgical incisions resulting in reduced risk of infection.
Boca Raton now offering patients the CORI™ Surgical • Quicker recovery time with no surgical incision, allowing a return to daily activities
System for knee replacement surgery. The CORI™ within days.
Surgical System uses handheld robotic-assisted tech- • Performed as an outpatient procedure – most patients go home within 23 hours.
nology, aiding the surgeon’s plan to perform the proce- • Immediate and significant reduction in hand tremors.
dure. It also gives surgeons a three-dimensional view • Treatment has minimum side effects.
to help finalize and verify the selection of the knee
implant, creating a plan for surgery without needing a
CT scan or MRI. Orthopedic surgeon Dr. David Holy Cross Health Among the First in Broward
Padden is the first surgeon at West Boca Medical
Center to perform a procedure with this new technol- County to Offer Innovative TCAR Procedure to
ogy. Robotics-assisted knee replacement surgery using the CORITM Surgical System can
lead to the following patient benefits: Treat Carotid Artery Disease
• Quicker, smoother recovery
• Regain function faster and return home sooner Holy Cross Health is now treating
• A unique 3D digital model to get a surgical plan customized to the patients’ unique carotid artery disease and preventing
anatomy future strokes with the new proce-
• A natural fit: Using these technologies patients can keep more bone and ligaments, dure, TransCarotid Artery
including their ACL. That helps maintain more of a natural rhythm and step. Revascularization (TCAR). TCAR is a
• The surgeon is able to choose from the widest selection of implants available, so clinically proven, patient-friendly
implants can be precision-matched to feel more like a patient’s own knee. treatment option that utilizes tempo-
rary flow reversal during direct, tran-
scarotid stent placement to provide
World Health Organization Taps Sylvester neuroprotection in a more efficient
and less invasive approach.
Comprehensive Cancer Center “Every 40 seconds someone suffers
a stroke in the U.S. and that didn’t
in Global Fight Against Cervical Cancer stop during COVID,” said
neuroEndovascular surgeon Andrey
Recognizing Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center’s enduring commitment to Lima, M.D., at the Phil Smith
addressing the inequities that perpetuate cervical cancer in South Florida and beyond, Neuroscience Institute at Holy Cross
the World Health Organization (WHO) sday designated the University of Miami institu- Health. “More than 20,000 proce- Dr. Andrey Lima (left) and Dr. Handel Robinson
tion as the first WHO Collaborating Centre for Cervical Cancer Elimination. dures have been performed world- at Phil Smith Neuroscience Institute
Sylvester’s key role was announced during a virtual media conference, led by WHO wide through clinical trial and com- at Holy Cross Health
Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Ph.D., and Assistant Director-General mercial use of TCAR and the clinical
Princess Nothemba Simelela, M.D., that commemorated the first anniversary of the glob- data has been excellent.”
al movement the WHO launched last Nov. 17 to eliminate cervical cancer. Though pre- TCAR is unique in that blood flow is temporarily reversed during the procedure so
ventable and curable, the disease still kills more than 300,000 women around the world that any small bits of plaque that may break off are diverted away from the brain, pre-
who usually lack access to the vaccines, screening tests, and treatments that would pre- venting a stroke from happening. A stent is then placed inside the artery to stabilize the
vent, detect, or cure the disease in its early stages. plaque, minimizing the risk of a future stroke.
“The world is united to end cervical cancer, and the University of Miami is immensely Prior to TCAR, the main treatment option for severe carotid artery disease was an open
proud to officially take a leading role in this ambitious and essential endeavor,” said surgical procedure called carotid endarterectomy (CEA). CEA removes plaque from
President Julio Frenk, M.D., M.P.H., Ph.D. “From the crossroads of Latin America and inside the carotid artery to restore normal blood flow to the brain, but the large incision
the Caribbean to the persistence of disparities around the world, we are honored to leaves a visible scar the length of the neck and carries risks of surgical complications,
expand our collaborations to address a cancer that humankind already has the tools to including bleeding, infection, heart attack and cranial nerve injuries that can cause issues
eliminate.” with swallowing, speaking and sensation in the face.
Although cervical cancer disproportionately affects women in low- and middle- When compared to open surgery, TCAR has shown to provide exceptional stroke pre-
income countries, Stephen D. Nimer, M.D., director of Sylvester, noted that rates remain vention, less risk of heart attack and nerve injury and is a shorter procedure. It is well-
unacceptably high in marginalized communities across the United States. This includes suited for patients who are at higher risk of surgical complications due to age, medical
pockets of Miami, where the multipronged approaches Sylvester has developed with co-morbidities or anatomical issues.
local partners are slowly removing the barriers to prevention, detection, and treatment.

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