Special Editions Archive

Ready for a robot? New technology is improving robotic surgery -- although questions still linger about its use.

The evolution of EMRs. Electronic documentation systems continue to imp-rove, offering advantages inside and outside the OR.

Seeing is believing. Brilliant high-def monitors and stunning 3D images are revolutionizing surgical video's eye-popping potential.

The melding of health care and technology is inevitable. Q&A with Rafael Grossmann, MD, FACS, healthcare futurist and Google Glass Explorer.

A black box in every OR. Surgery can take a lesson from aviation, says the surgeon who invented a device that records every step of surgery.

The promise of phaco-less cataract surgery. Femtosecond lasers continue to revolutionize the procedure's potential.

Why patient-centered care matters. A follow-up phone call with Sandra Myerson, MBA, MS, BSN, RN

Intubate with care. Nothing ruins a patient's surgical experience like broken teeth, cut lips and airway bleeding.

"Why do you keep it so cold in here?" A warm patient is a happy -- and healthy -- patient.

Make the pre-op process more pleasant. 5 ways to make surgery a hassle-free experience for patients.