More than 500 surgical facility leaders from across the nation responded to this year's salary survey, and one thing is clear: You might not be making more, but you're doing more than ever before. osmag.net/Kj5SQj

Christopher Robert, MD, the anesthesiologist whose body was found alongside a Minneapolis freeway, fell to his death on his walk home from a workplace Christmas party, say authorities, who ruled his death an accident with alcohol playing a role. Toxicology reports showed acute alcohol intoxication. osmag.net/4ZPqFr

A Japanese hospital says it mistakenly removed the breast of a woman in her 30s after her tissue samples were confused with those from another patient. osmag.net/FwWY8f

Staffers aren't responsible for patient injuries caused by poor positioning if they're working under the orders of an independent physician, according to a recent court decision. osmag.net/XcFo5M

A Kansas hospital could have faced a major lawsuit after it assigned only 1 nursing assistant to transfer an at-risk knee replacement patient, who later fell and hurt herself in the parking lot. osmag.net/HTb7vF

Check out the video of a urologist and his patient performing the "Tennessee Waltz" before surgery. osmag.net/tX2eXX

The FDA recalled Brainlab's Cranial Image-Guided Surgery System due to potential inaccuracies in its display that could lead to patient injury or death. osmag.net/XXh4aC

A Nevada obstetrician is claiming that a hospital where he'd practiced for years was out to get him when it revoked his privileges, though hospital officials insist the cause was his bad attitude. osmag.net/rXAD6u

A new study finds that the music surgical teams listen to during procedures can impact their overall performance in the OR. osmag.net/sh4NGY

A lack of action by manufacturers, the FDA and hospitals allowed duodenoscope-related patient infections to spread worldwide, according to an investigation by the U.S. Senate. osmag.net/WbEY8x