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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

There's a time and a place for rapid-cycle steam sterilization.

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.

Avoid the Ambu bag with this quick fix for dropped Oxygen saturation. An Idea that Works from Atlanta, Ga.

Reduce heat and energy expenses by insulating your boiler room. An Idea that Works from University Pointe Surgical Hospital.

Shortcuts and slip-ups are more common than you might think. Endoscope reprocessing's dirty little secrets revealed.

Use photos to remind staff how to set the table. An Idea that Works from Advanced Ambulatory Surgery Center.

These ideas and innovations are improving the efficiency and safety of the most minimally invasive laparoscopy.