The Case for Image-Guided ENT - Surgical Visualization - January, 2014

Imaging advances and improved access ease surgeons' burdens. Laparoscopic visualization makes a leap forward.

Imagine seeing images at 4 times the resolution of today's high-definition video displays. Ultra high definition is coming to the OR.

Don't let smoke, fog or debris impede laparoscopic procedures. Check out these 3 simple ways to clear the view.

Better exposure translates to faster and safer surgery. Give surgeons the access they need.

Hospital wasn't found negligent in anesthesiology resident's propofol suicide. Aware of her struggle with propofol addiction, hospital had resident sign a release.

Suicidal shooter storms urology office in broad daylight. Female physician shot and injured in deadly Reno medical office rampage.

CMS withdraws plans to increase reporting requirements for cataract patients.

Are younger surgeons less prepared? Study examines experiential effects of residency work-week limits.

A woman having polyps removed from her vocal cords with a laser when the fire broke out, awarded $30 Million.

The second victim from ASC attack dies. Harris Teel, 82, a visitor, had been in critical condition for 10 days.

Robots Recall: Da Vinci warns customers arms can stall. Imprecise surgical cuts can result.

Advanced Sterilization Products Penalized $1.25M for Distributing Sterrad Sterilization Indicators with Inaccurate Expiration Dates

Act swiftly and assertively to stop trouble as soon as it starts. Put problem employees in their place.

The OIG rejects another attempt to extort anesthesia fees. Anesthesia's profits are off-limits.

Freedom of choice not always a good thing. Can we have reliability with so much variability?

The quest for products that protect your skin as well as they prevent infection.

Here are 5 operating room regulations that just don't make sense. Take those rules and shove them.

Many of today's hernia meshes have a lower risk of adhesion and infection than their heavyweight, unwieldy predecessors. Prevent infection after hernia surgery.

Keep electrodes from drying out by keeping opened packages of electrodes in one of those plastic containers with snap-on lids. An Idea that Works from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine.