Widow sues Olympus and custom Ultrasonics over husband's Superbug death. Suit: Defectively designed duodenoscope made parts of the instrument difficult to access for cleaning and sterilization.

Surgeons reach peak performance between 35 and 50 years old. Evidence suggests that post-op complication rate higher in surgeons with 20+ years of experience.

Results from first head-to-head comparison of Exparel and conventional Bupivacaine. New study shows not much separates standard bupivacaine from pricey Exparel.

Forbes: Punitive ban on physician-owned hospitals imposed by the Affordable Care Act Has to go. Hospitals owned by physicians are often the most efficient, state-of-the-art facilities in the country.

'Post-Hospital Syndrome' is a risk factor in elective surgery. Patients who've been hospitalized within 90 days of surgery have higher post-op readmissions, study finds.

FDA approval of Sugammadex appears imminent. Independent panel gives unanimous nod to anesthesia-reversal drug.

Infections from Flexible Endoscopes cited as No. 1 health tech hazard. Missed alarms and opioid-related deaths also on the Top 10 Health Technology Hazards List for 2016.

Certification should be required, say sterile processing pros. Survey also finds a strongly perceived lack of respect.

A Fond Look Back at OR Excellence 2015. Pictures from this year's conference in San Antonio.

Help boost staff spirit and promote self-confidence with this Idea That Works from Fremont, California.

Cutting Remarks: Bad blood. All bleeding eventually stops. I just wish it would never start.

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The role of real-time intraoperative imaging. Efficiency and accessibility were an unexpected focus of our imaging upgrade.

10 abdominal surgery advances. Innovative techniques and tools continue to move the ball forward.

A new way to clean GI scopes. Some are calling for a shift in endoscope reprocessing from high-level disinfection to steam sterilization.

Ideas That Work: Innovative ideas. Take the Scare Out of Care for Pediatric Patients

Medical Malpractice: Could Your Front Desk Get You Sued? Be careful who's dispensing advice to patients.

Has concurrent surgery gone too far? The practice of surgeons starting a second operation before they've finished the first has led to a swirling controversy at a major hospital.

5 ways to make your cataract patients happy. A surgeon who has been on both sides of the table shares his top tips for improving patient satisfaction.

Behind Closed Doors: My Fellow Americans. Why the next president should come from the OR.