The Stitch

JUNE 3, 2024

Baylor Medicine ophthalmologist Dr. Sumitra Khandelwal outlines how to prepare for surgery to treat cataracts, a common eyesight issue. The post Preparing for cataract surgery appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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Surgery 97

Cardiac and General Anesthesiology

APRIL 6, 2024

"Off-pump" coronary bypass bypass surgery (OPCAB) was developed in response to concerns regarding the potential side effects of CPB. a Switch to on-pump surgery can be required in the following situations: i. Several long-term surveillance studies have demonstrated lower survival compared to on-pump surgery.

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Cardiac and General Anesthesiology

JUNE 3, 2022

Positive End-Expiratory Pressure One popular method to limit bleeding after cardiac surgery is application of positive end-expiratory pressure (5 to 10 cm H2O). Adequate depth of anesthesia during surgery and sufficient postoperative analgesia and sedation should be verified before initiating vasodilator therapy

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Surgery Suture Suturing Anesthesia 130

The Stitch

MAY 29, 2024

Hand surgery offers a way to alleviate pain and restore functionality to your hands. The post How hand surgery can save you from a lot of pain appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network. Our hands bear the brunt of our daily activities.

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Surgery 116

The Stitch

MARCH 6, 2024

The post Patient travels from Utah for open heart surgery appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network. Jasmariah Swenson sought specialized cardiac care from Dr. Marc Moon and Dr. Jose Diez after an onset of chest pain.

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Surgery 119

DFW Anesthesia Professionals

JUNE 3, 2024

Eyelid surgery, also known as blepharoplasty, is a common cosmetic or reconstructive procedure aimed at improving the appearance and/or function of the eyelids 1. When planning anesthesia for eyelid surgery, several factors must be considered to tailor the approach to the individual patient’s needs and the nature of the procedure.

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The Stitch

APRIL 2, 2025

DeBakey Summer Surgery Program and how it led her to a career in medicine. The post How a summer surgery program inspired Dr. Hwangs journey into medicine appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network. Lyahn Hwang reflects on her time in the Michael E.

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Surgery 96

The Stitch

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Bariatric surgery is an effective and durable treatment for individuals with obesity and its related health conditions. However, only a tiny minority of eligible patients The post Why do so few eligible patients undergo bariatric surgery? appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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Surgery 103

The Stitch

JULY 19, 2024

Interest in robotic surgery has steadily increased over the past two decades. High healthcare The post The financial realities of robotic surgery programs: insights from recent research appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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Surgery 104

The Stitch

MARCH 18, 2025

Patient Barbara Wagner shares how back surgery has given her a new lease on life, including a renewed interest in dancing. The post Never too late: One dancer rediscovers life after back surgery appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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Surgery 101

The Stitch

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

The post Month of milestones: Baylor Medicines Liao reaches 700 robotic heart surgeries appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network. Just in time for Valentine's Day and American Hearth Month, Dr. Kenneth Liao has reached a notable milestone.

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Surgery 109

The Stitch

MAY 1, 2024

A recent study by Baylor and University of Arizona researchers might have learned how surgeons cope with super-long surgeries. The post Wearable technology gives surgeons data to improve posture during surgery appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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Surgery 98

AAS

MAY 8, 2024

Academic global surgery has gained significant traction over the last decade, in part due to the Lancet Commission on Global Surgery’s seminal report in 2015 (Meara et al., Pediatric surgery, […] The post Academic Global Pediatric Surgery: Outside the Box appeared first on Association for Academic Surgery (AAS).

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Surgery 90

The Stitch

APRIL 16, 2025

Samer Mattar discusses whether medication or surgery is the right option to treat patients facing obesity. The post Weight loss: Is medicine or surgery the right path for you? appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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Surgery 83

The Stitch

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Richard Link is at the forefront of single-site robotic surgery and teaches the surgical technique to surgeons around the world. The post Revolutionizing urology: The impact of single-port robotic surgery appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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Surgery 92

Surgical Information Systems

AUGUST 9, 2024

A summary of some of the most important ambulatory surgery center statistics.

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Surgery 90

NVIDIA: Healthcare

MARCH 18, 2024

AI — already used to connect, analyze and offer predictions based on operating room data — will be critical to the future of surgery, boosting operating room efficiency and clinical decision-making. Unveiled at NVIDIA GTC , the global AI conference taking place March 18-21 in San Jose, Calif.,

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Operating Room Surgery Operation In-Procedure 115

The Stitch

MARCH 13, 2024

Senior registered dietitian Claire Edgemon breaks down how eating and diet works following weight loss or bariatric surgery. The post All about eating before and after weight loss surgery appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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Surgery 98

Association of Women Surgeons

JUNE 20, 2024

The house is silent for the first time in the last 16 … Continue reading "Back to School Mom – A Decade Later: Trauma Surgery Fellowship with Teenagers" By: Dr. Evelyn Coile The house is silent.

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Surgery 105

NexGen Surgical

AUGUST 8, 2024

With […] The post Navigating Career Transitions in Surgery With NexGen Surgical appeared first on NexGen Surgical. While these shifts often come with challenges, they also offer significant personal and professional growth opportunities.

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NexGen Surgical

APRIL 19, 2024

For surgeons experiencing work-life balance challenges and seeking a more fulfilling career in a […] The post Personal and Professional Fulfillment in Surgery appeared first on NexGen Surgical. Striking this balance is vital for sustained excellence in both spheres.

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Surgery 95

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

APRIL 1, 2024

Resource Isolated Tricuspid Valve Surgery Risk Calculator kchalko Mon, 04/01/2024 - 13:31 Isolated Tricuspid Valve Surgery Risk Calculator Existing literature on national surgical outcomes of isolated tricuspid valve repair or replacement is based on data from over a decade ago and may not reflect current practice results.

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Surgery 86

The Stitch

APRIL 9, 2025

Taylor Ripley discusses the new ASCO guidelines for mesothelioma and explains the role of surgery in mesothelioma treatment. The post New ASCO guidelines reinforce role of surgery in mesothelioma treatment appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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Surgery 75

LeanBlog

APRIL 30, 2024

It's interesting to observe a hospital process (or lack thereof) when a family member needs surgery. I'm critiquing the process and the apparent culture, not the […] The post Navigating Hospital Processes (or a Lack Thereof): A Personal Encounter with Systemic Issues in Outpatient Surgery by Mark Graban appeared first at Lean Blog.

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Hospital Surgery In-Procedure Procedure 102

NexGen Surgical

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Their model significantly contributes to financial growth by […] The post The Business of Surgery: Leveraging NexGen Surgical’s Expertise for Profitable Growth appeared first on NexGen Surgical. NexGen Surgical enhances surgical capacity by focusing on operational efficiency, staffing, and resource utilization.

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Surgery Patient Care Operation 91

Platinum Meidcal Staffing

JANUARY 31, 2025

Heres why your surgery center or office suite should trust Platinum Medical Staffing to elevate your team. Our digital-first approach makes it easy to fill last-minute gaps or plan ahead, ensuring your surgeries run smoothly. The Power of Choice The Right Professional for Every Procedure Every surgery is different.

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LiveData

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Hospitals and surgery centers must be efficient in handling their resources. In the healthcare industry, surgical capacity management is one of the biggest issues organizations face. The margins are too small for waste, and there are too many patients in need of care. Data, particularly real-time data, is an essential asset.

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Anesthesiology Journal

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Articles Discussed: Dexamethasone for Cardiac Surgery: A Practice Preference-Randomized Consent Comparative Effectiveness Trial Routine Innovation in Perioperative Clinical Trials: The Best Chance to Answer Our Most Important Questions? Moderator: James P. Rathmell, M.D. Participants: Paul S. Myles, M.B., and Daniel I. McIsaac, M.D.,

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Surgery 75

AAS

OCTOBER 18, 2024

My journey to the United States isn’t just a personal milestone – it is a plunge into a crucible where the practice of […] The post Strangers in a Familiar Land: Allyship and The Role of International Medical Graduates in Academic Surgery appeared first on Association for Academic Surgery (AAS).

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Surgery 83

SpecialtyCare

JULY 10, 2024

Herb Coussons, a practicing gynecologist who started robotic surgery for benign gynecology around 2005, who has been with Cava Robotics for 14 years; and Pete Schommer, MBA, who joined CAVA Robotics in January 2024 as a strategic advisor, who has been familiar with CAVA for almost 10 years. What’s Considered Best Practice in Robotic Surgery?

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The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

MARCH 25, 2024

Webinar Robotic Thoracic Surgery: How to Manage Emergencies and Difficult Cases cgolden Mon, 03/25/2024 - 13:08 April 11, 2024 During this STS webinar, the first of two exploring robotic thoracic surgery, attendees will learn how to manage an airway injury and other challenging cases, when to control robotically versus conversion, and when to open (..)

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Surgery 64

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

JANUARY 2, 2025

Event 2025 STS Workshop on Robotic Thoracic Surgery gmckinney Thu, 01/02/2025 - 10:53 Event dates May 1516, 2025 Location Norcross, GA Save the date! The popular STS Workshop on Robotic Thoracic Surgery will return to the Atlanta area in spring 2025. Details will be available soon!

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Surgery 52

Penn Medicine

MARCH 24, 2025

A Chester County Hospital hybrid operating team was able to save Donna Carr without sacrificing the conveniences of her home hospital.

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Surgery Hospital Operation 79

Amanda Xi

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Would you rather do a preliminary medicine/surgery year? His interpretation of “dual apply” includes preliminary medicine/surgery years. While there are certainly individuals that match into the specialty in these groups, I highly recommend having a serious contingency plan for what to do if you do not match this cycle.

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Surgery 344

Platinum Meidcal Staffing

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Registered Nurse First Assistants (RNFAs) are essential in complex surgeries like distal biceps tenodesis. Optimize Your Team with Platinum Medical Staffing Choosing the right staffing partner is crucial for complex surgeries like distal biceps tenodesis. Ready to enhance your surgical outcomes?

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Surgical Information Systems

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Surgical Information Systems("SIS"), the industry leader for business and clinical solutions for surgical providers, has been awarded the top honor in the 2025 Best in KLAS: Software and Professional Services report for the Ambulatory Surgery Center Solutions segment

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Surgery 59

USMD Health System

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Discover the benefits of the Single Port da Vinci Robotic Surgery System at USMD Hospital Arlington, offering less pain and a shorter hospital stay.

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