Surgical data, especially video data, is critical for learning and improving both individual surgeon performance and the quality and efficiency of the entire perioperative care continuum. But common[…]
World-renowned orthopedic surgeon and recognized pioneer in computer navigation arthroplasty,[i] Heiko Graichen, MD, PhD, shares his experience as a data-driven orthopedic surgeon exploring ways to[…]
How global collaboratives inform and inspire product development, surgical education, and training. The collaboration between healthcare technology vendors and clinicians is foundational for[…]
My career began at the advent of minimally invasive surgery, at a time when the surgeon, not the patient, dictated the approach to care. But now we are seeing a transformational shift based on a[…]
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) throughout the continuum of surgical care is growing, but widespread development and adoption presents some challenges. I joined moderator Brian Chapman of ZS[…]
Surgical procedures are the epicenter of profitability and risk for global healthcare organizations. Approximately 30 percent of the global burden of disease is caused by conditions that can be[…]
The Digital OR is a buzzword that has been used for the past several years to refer to anything from robotics to connected devices in the operating room (OR). Data-driven surgery means looking at[…]
Operating Room (OR)management trends showed, even before the pandemic, an increased focus on utilization, waiting time, overtime, and financial performance.1Recent research emphasizes the importance[…]
This Thieme OP Management up2date article explores the innovative medical technology that can enable the automatic collection and evaluation of data, the integration of support systems for improving[…]
Combining capabilities to develop breakthrough technologies for transforming surgery. Hospitals and Surgery Centers face many challenges in surgery as they work to recover from COVID. Directors of[…]
By Björn von Siemens, contributing author Prof. Eric Vibert, MD, PhD
The operating room is a place where millions of lives are saved and improved each year. But it is also a place where nightmares[…]
Surgical procedures are major drivers of hospital revenue, yet they’re also a source of significant costs when complications are taken into consideration. And in an era of sweeping changes in[…]