ARM STRENGTH The Cios Alpha combines power, mobility and precision.

Designed to let you visualize fine catheters and instruments during minimally invasive surgery, Siemens' Cios Alpha mobile C-arm system has a 12" x 12" flat-panel detector that delivers high-resolution, high-contrast images with a touchscreen interface and a field of view that's up to 25% larger than those of conventional C-arms. At 25 kilowatts, it's also the most powerful mobile system available, a big plus when trying to obtain superior image quality with obese patients. A built-in cooling system helps maintain image quality during prolonged procedures.

Talk about peripheral vision. The Fuse Full Spectrum Endoscopy colonoscope by EndoChoice provides a 330-degree field of vision spread over 3 side-by-side monitors. That's nearly twice the size of the usual view, and the result is significantly higher adenoma detection. In one recent study of 88 patients, the Fuse system detected 71% (48 vs. 28) more adenomas than traditional forward-viewing scopes.

LESS INVASIVE This retractor doesn't require a dedicated trocar.

The innovative and award-winning NovaTract 5mm laparoscopic retractor makes minimally invasive surgery even less invasive, because it doesn't require a dedicated trocar port. Surgeons can grasp and manipulate tissue or organs with a tension-adjusting system and the ability to internally modify the angle of retraction, so visibility is increased without an additional incision and without having to change surgical technique.

IDEAL POSITION This table provides complete access to the spine.

The double-jointed proAXIS spinal surgery table from Mizuho Osi makes it easy to reposition patients during procedures. Surgeons can maintain direct visualization of vertebral alignment by controlling degrees of flexion and extension. An intelligent hand pendant controls positioning while displaying real-time information and providing continual feedback. The table also converts easily to a radiolucent imaging top.

VISIONARY You don't need sutures to prevent leaks after cataract surgery.

The first surgical glue approved by the FDA for ophthalmic use, ReSure Sealant seals corneal incisions without having to use sutures. It's an attractive option, considering that wound leaks after cataract surgery are common and often go unrecognized. The sealant, which is mixed right before use and applied with a foam-tipped applicator, dissipates within hours and is gradually and naturally dispersed through tears.

SMART IDEA No need for a separate monitor with this adapter — your phone will do the trick.

When you have a Clarus Optical smartphone adapter, chances are good that the only monitor you need is already in your pocket. Just attach your own phone to the company's Levitan, Shikani Adult or Shikani Ped scopes and you're ready to take pictures or record video — all the things you'd normally do while intubating, but without the need for a separate monitor or monocular eyepiece.

GOOD FIT One pair of hands is all you need with the Solofit gown.

Gowning the surgeon has always required 2 team members to stop everything and assist with the process. Not anymore. With the Solofit gown, a scrub can do the job while nurses and anesthesia providers focus on more pressing matters. Additionally, the gown provides 360-degree coverage, reducing the chance of accidental contamination and the risk of infection. It's available in 2 sizes and has a shoulder strap that provides a custom fit for every body type.

ALL IN ONE Digital capturing, data management and data connectivity are all combined into one device.

The user-friendly and mobile SDC3 from Stryker meets the needs of your most demanding surgeons, providing a complete information management system in one device. Individual surgeon preference can be configured and recalled with the press of a single button. For OR staff, features include integrated surgical timeouts, on-screen device status, device control, voice control and dual channel recording. Data can then be managed via removable media, HIS integration or iPad functionality.

BREATHE EASY The VisiClear smoke evacuator has 3 surgical modes: open tubing, laparoscopic, and electrosurgical pencil.

There's no need to raise your voice. The Buffalo Filter VisiClear surgical smoke plume evacuator is designed to be ultra-quiet, requires minimal training, and has a port closure design that reduces the risk that staff will come into contact with a contaminated port while inserting or removing accessories, or cleaning the unit. Just lay it flat on a surgical boom. Its isolation feet don't require hard attachment and it's designed to accommodate stacking.

AGILE AND EFFICIENT This CT can accommodate large people, but you don't have to be large to move it.

It has the largest gantry opening on the market, but the gantry is slim, and the Airo Mobile Intraoperative CT by BrainLab has a small footprint. With user-friendly control software, the device can easily be moved from OR to OR by just one person, with help from a front-view safety camera that displays any obstacles in its path. In the OR, the scan volume of D 50 x 100cm lets surgeons image the entire spine in a single scan. Imaging and dose display can be programmed from a detachable and user-friendly touchscreen, and a variety of setups accommodate cranial, spine and trauma cases.