Does mini-lap make a major Difference? When it comes to surgical incisions, yes, size does matter.

Surgeons can't fix what they can't see. Technology can improve the views of laparoscopic surgery.

Innovations in cutting and sealing technologies are reshaping the field.

Here are 5 benefits of articulating laparoscopes. Flexibility is just one of several advantages.

Better mesh placement and preventative pain control contribute to faster discharges and happier patients. Manage post-op hernia pain.

How important is the table, really? How Important Is the Table, Really?

Clearer images might make surgery better and safer. Will 3D follow HD as the standard of care?

Asking all team members to speak makes a huge difference. It is the secret to time out success.

More than half of patients with SSIs return to hospital within 30 days. A study finds SSIs the best predictor of surgical readmissions.

Research suggests spinal and epidural anesthesia, peripheral nerve blocks safe to use in knee replacement surgery. Study: Regional anesthesia does not increase the chance of falling.

Recalled tracheal tube could be deadly. Teleflex says product can kink during use.

Check out the OR Excellence program. Downloadable program details 4 days' worth of great speakers and fun, interactive sessions.

Specialized surgical instruments had been previously used on a patient confirmed with Creuzfeldt-Jakob Disease. N.C. neuro patients face a fatal disease risk.

Reward your busiest surgeons with 2 teams. An Idea That Works from Hutchinson Ambulatory Surgery Center in Kansas.

It's funny how nursing's routines infiltrate our lives. Return of "You Might Be an OR Nurse If ..."

Can we get to zero? Yes, experts say it can be done. Prevent wrong-site surgeries.

Overcome the obstacles in online pre-admissions. Early adopters share what they've learned.

Safety-engineered sharps and trays provide passing protection. Equip your ORs for sharps safety.

Make the removal of tegaderm painless. Stretch it, don't peel it. An Idea That Works from Maryville Surgical Center in Tennessee.

Prevent fiberoptic endoscopes from bending or breaking with this scope holster. An Idea That Works from Midtown Medical Center in Columbus, Georgia.