It's hard to believe that I used to perform spine surgery by moving instruments based on feel, my ability to recall specifics about the patient's anatomy and grainy pictures...

Ever think of all you can do to optimize your patients' experience and improve their surgical outcomes — before they even step foot into your facility? Here are 5 easy ways...

In turning away patients who are above a certain BMI, is your cutoff a sliding scale that edges outward as the obesity epidemic worsens? You're hardly alone if what started...

We're all subject to Murphy's Laws of the operating room, like the not-so-funny one that matches the slowest circulator with the fastest surgeon. Here are 25 laws...

An orthopedic attending got the ball rolling for us. "Listen, I believe that we can become the first academic medical center in New York City to implement a same-day hip...

I never need an excuse to have fun with my incredible surgical team. We celebrate birthdays, babies and big-time staff achievements. We even turned our employee engagement...

It’s critical to stay up to date on the latest clinical research, but how do you find the time? Start a weekly journal club. Every Thursday for our adult reconstruction service,...

What do you do when a patient wants to climb into the back of an Uber, Lyft or taxi after surgery instead of riding home in the front seat with a responsible caregiver? And what if...

Are You Ready for The Colonoscopy Boom? New screening recommendations are expected to increase the demand for first-time colonoscopies.

On Point; GI: A Hot Specialty About to Get Hotter

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The Word Is Heartburn; Millions of people have it - here's how to help ease their pain.

Coming Up With Creative Ways To Promote Colonoscopies; Q&A with Robert Fusco, MD, gastroenterologist and creator of some unforgettable holiday cards.

No More Dirty Endoscopes; Enhance the performance of your reprocessing team and reduce the likelihood of human errors that could impact patient safety.

Your Endoscope Is On the Fritz, Now What? Partnering with the right service provider will get it back quickly and in good working order.

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I didn't think much about the slip-resistant socks we used to throw away after patients were done with them — until, that is, I underwent surgery myself at our hospital. It struck me...

Small pupils are a sizable concern for your cataract surgeons. They increase the risk of serious complications, including damage to the iris, capsular tears, vitreous loss,...

There's no doubt a surgeon's skill and technique play a crucial role in the performance of arthroscopic surgery. But what's also undeniable is the role technology plays...