You can't count on counts alone. Preventing retained objects not as easy as 1-2-3.

More than just a pretty picture. Video monitors are growing in size, capability and clarity -- and providing advantages that extend well beyond what surgeons see.

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Bullish on bariatric surgery. Could these 5 procedures revitalize weight-loss surgery?

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Same-day hip success. Today's total hip replacement patients are back in their recliners before they know it.

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Product News

See the best new products in ophthalmology. Our cataract surgeon's nominations for the hottest products on display in the ASCRS exhibit hall.

Legal update: Are you hip to HIPAA? Ignorance is no defense when it comes to protected health information.

Safety: What good are surgical safety checklists? They're effective only if your team uses them -- and uses them properly.

Let's get serious about sharps safety. I'm on a quest to eliminate cuts and needlesticks from the OR. Are you ready to join me?

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Guaranteed delivery of sterilized sets. Our crosscheck program verifies that wrapped and rigid instrument trays arrive in the OR ready for use.

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Behind closed doors: Slight exaggerations. Surgical sayings that stretch the truth just a bit.

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Editor's page: Opening up about a threat that closed down an ASC. 'I have a gun and I'm coming to shoot up the place, so be ready.'

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