Don't fear the robot. A once-skeptical surgeon is now a solid supporter of using robotic arms to perform complex abdominal procedures.

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The promise of robotic joint replacements. Precise cuts and implant placement could transform partial knees and total hips.

The clear choice in surgical video. Standard high-def is becoming passé as progressive facilities outfit their ORs with the latest in 4K imaging.

Welcome to surgery's inflection point. Today's technological advancements are transforming surgical care.

A smarter approach to post-op pain management. The newest infusion pumps offer high-tech solutions to surgery's age-old problem.

Ready for autonomous surgical robots? Q&A with Peter C. Kim, MD, surgical innovator and developer of robotic surgery's next big thing.

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Is that scope clean? No guarantees. Even rigorous by-the-book cleaning doesn't ensure that your flexible endoscopes will be free of bacteria and bioburden when you hang them to dry.

Prevent pressure ulcers. 14 strategies to protect your patients from skin lesions caused by friction and unrelieved pressure.

Slow down, save a life. Keeping your staff safe is a challenge in the fast-paced environment of same-day surgery.

Create a culture of safety. You know you have one when every member of the surgical team feels comfortable speaking up whenever she sees a potentially unsafe situation.

Anesthesia alert: One simple trick to preempt post-op pain. The magic of a 50 mg dissociative dose of ketamine just before incision.

Thinking of buying ... Pain pumps. Provide patients with consistent, long-lasting pain relief.

Cutting remarks: Forgiveness: Don't leave home without it. Carrying around old hurts robs us of happiness, joy and energy.

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