on June 5, 2013 |
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Topics: Emerging and Disruptive Technologies, Information Technology, Surgery, Service Lines
Becka DeSmidt, Technology Insights
Hospital administrators often express concern regarding the cost of the da Vinci robot and its questionable impact on clinical outcomes. This issue is especially pressing given the imperatives of improving value and reducing cost under accountable care.
Though the da Vinci is undeniably a powerful technology, it is not perfect. There are several improvements and innovations that competitors could offer down the line that stand to greatly advance the field of robotic surgery.
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A better, cheaper surgical robot on the way?
on April 19, 2013 |
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Topics: Service Lines, Bariatric, Clinical Research, Clinical Technology, Surgery
Becka DeSmidt and Rachel Klein, Technology Insights
Attending this year’s Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) conference, Technology Insights researchers were surprised to hear hints of a reversal of the Lap Band’s tumbling fortunes. Presenters emphasized the ease of inserting a lap band during a revisional bariatric procedure, appearing interested in resurrecting the Lap Band from its place buried at the bottom of the bariatric surgeon’s toolbox.
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A comeback for the Lap Band?
on April 19, 2013 |
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Topics: Service Lines, Bariatric, Surgery, Clinical Research, Clinical Technology
Becka DeSmidt and Rachel Klein, Technology Insights
Presenters at this year's Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons captivated attendees with announcements and demonstrations of emerging technology in minimally invasive surgery, therapeutic endoscopy, new robotic devices, and advanced imaging modalities—though it remains to be seen which of these new technologies will make it to market.
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SAGES: Delivering on the promise of innovation
