surgery even less
invasive.
Three-dimensional,
high-def articulating
laparoscopes provide
surgeons with the
visualization advan-
tages afforded by
operating with a
robotic platform —
without the multi-mil-
lion dollar price tag.
Looking ahead
Mr. Soudagar points
out that younger sur-
geons are learning
how to perform sur-
gery in 4K and aren't
accustomed to using
lesser imaging tech-
nology. He also feels a
facility's decision to
upgrade its imaging
equipment shows sur-
geons that manage-
ment is motivated to
provide better out-
comes for their
patients. "Surgeons