Duodenoscope with disposable distal cap said to be easier to reprocess. The FDA says the disposable cap will improve access for cleaning and reprocessing.

Who's using the robot? Study: Urology, gynecology and endocrine-related surgery have the highest proportion of robotic-assisted procedures.

Inmate claims he was needlessly handcuffed and shackled during and after emergency appendectomy. Despite objections from surgeon, prison guards kept patient restrained for days, according to lawsuit.

Editorial: Orthopedists should hand in their football sideline passes. Citing brain-injury risk, journal says orthopedic surgeons should not support football.

Make things a little easier for your surveyor with this Idea That Works from Georgia.

Patient Satisfaction: Hired to exceed expectations. For the staff of Mackinac Straits Health System Surgery Center, going "above and beyond" is part of the job.

Be sure to operate on the correct operative site with this Idea That Works from Florida.

Deep dive into VTE prevention. Match prophylaxis to patient-specific risks to guard against clot formation.

Can you pass our electrosurgery quiz. Find out how much your surgeons and staff know about the science of surgical energy.

Johnson & Johnson hit with $57M judgment in pelvic mesh trial. Court-ordered payment is going to a woman who underwent 3 surgeries to remove defective pelvic mesh implants.

Editor's Page: FDA's forced air letter seems a little forced. The FDA recommends you continue using 3M's forced-arm warmers.

Secure the safety of patients and staff with this Idea That Works from Florida.

Pain Control: When total joint patients want to kick up their heels. At Houston Physicians' Hospital, a multifaceted initiative has dramatically improved pain scores and recoveries.

Staff Safety: Standing up for surgical smoke safety. The staff at Dosher Memorial Hospital banded together to protect themselves — and surgeons — from the dangers of toxic plumes.

Know when a bay is cleaned and ready for a patient with this Idea That Works from Texas.

Reduce medication errors with this Idea That Works from New York.

Keep people from entering a restricted area with this Idea That Works from Mass.

Use this Idea That Works to let staff know the patient isn't ready for the OR yet.

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4 game-changing advances in surgical video. New technology is providing stunning clarity and a whole lot more.