Operative mortality fell over time, but there was a concerning uptick in recent years attributed to low-volume sites.

Implementation of an OR efficiency and analytics program may significantly improve surgical throughput and efficiency metrics ...

Work relative value units (wRVUs) correlate with operative duration of common surgical procedures. Reimbursement for physicians depending on wRVUs is fair for commonly performed surgeries. Objectives: ...

Medical Microinstruments launched its Symani Surgical System to assist in microsurgical procedures. This robotic system enables surgeons to perform some of the most difficult surgeries with greater ...

New research from St. Michael's hospital found patients from the lowest-income areas in Ontario had a 43% higher chance of dying within 30 days of surgery compared to those from the highest-income ...

America’s $20+ billion cosmetic industry is shifting. New ASPS data shows surgical procedures gaining ground over injectables ...

The reimbursement rates for many ASC procedures have benefited and will benefit under the new Medicare payment system. One such procedure seeing a noticeable reimbursement boost is endoscopy with ...

Treatment options for farsightedness include glasses, contact lenses, and numerous surgical procedures that vary in effectiveness. Farsightedness, also known as “hyperopia,” is one of the most common ...

Quantum Surgical has acquired NeuWave Medical, a microwave ablation technology developer previously acquired by Johnson & ...

Cataracts remain one of the leading causes of blindness around the world, especially in countries where access to advanced medical equipment is limited. Standard treatment involves a technique called ...