The latest in laparoscopic surgery. There were plenty of innovative devices on display in the exhibit hall at this year's SAGES conference.

Product News: A cool solution to warm work environments. An upper GI scope that does it all. Portable exam boot upgrades tables in seconds.

The OR of the future. It's about people and technology bringing out the best in each other.

Double the functionality of large plastic garbage bags and save money with this Idea that Works from Gaylord, Michigan.

ditor's Page: The dangers of competing on cost. ASCs should be happy to remain the low-cost alternative to hospitals.

Cutting Remarks: Cut costs, not corners. Shaving expenses in the OR can be a hard pill to swallow.

Handling heavier patients. 7 products you need to care for today's larger patients.

Pre-positioning cataract surgery patients saves time. An Idea that Works from Hazleton, Pennsylvania.

Can you pass our immediate-use steam sterilization quiz? Do's and don'ts for when you need that item right away.

Put DVT prevention into practice. Evidence-based strategies will help you circumvent the clot.

Safety: Can you trust your compounding lab? How to evaluate the companies that compound sterile drugs.

Thinking of Buying ... Fluid waste management systems? Which automated collection and disposal unit is right for you?

5 keys to managing MH. The potentially fatal disorder can strike at any time. Are you prepared to save a life?

How do you control post-op pain? No two anesthesia providers manage the 5th vital sign in the same way.

PONV prevention. Do everything you can to have every patient feeling fine after surgery.

Why warming matters. Patient normothermia is a key concern for successful anesthesia outcomes.

Avoid intubation trouble. You shouldn't be surprised by a difficult airway.

Safety: Managing patients on blood thinners. Limiting bleeding risks demands a personalized approach.

Cutting Remarks: Recovery room blues. Things don't always go as planned in PACU.

Ideas That Work: Color coding. Binder clips on curtains convey a lot. Color coded clips on curtains convey patient status with this Idea that Works from Baxter, Minnesota.