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6 Welcome to Surgery's Inflection Point
Today's technological advancements
are transforming surgical care.
Jonathan Kanevsky, MD
10 The Promise of
Robotic Joint Replacements
Precise cuts and implant placement could
transform partial knees and total hips.
Kendal Gapinski | Contributing Editor
18 The Clear Choice in Surgical Video
Standard high-def is becoming passé
as progressive facilities outfit their ORs
with the latest in 4K imaging.
Diane Stopyra | Contributing Editor
24 Don't Fear the Robot
A once-skeptical surgeon is now a
solid supporter of using robotic arms to
perform complex abdominal procedures.
Jeremy Heffner, MD
30 A Smarter Approach
To Post-Op Pain Management
The newest infusion pumps offer
high-tech solutions to surgery's age-old problem.
Daniel Cook | Executive Editor
36 Have You Checked Out EMRs Lately?
Today's systems are more useful —
and more user-friendly — than ever.
Diane Stopyra | Contributing Editor
42 Ready for Autonomous Surgical Robots?
Q&A with Peter C. Kim, MD, surgical innovator
and developer of robotic surgery's next big thing.
To Our Readers
Patients are drawn to high-tech ORs and seek out surgeons who operate with the
latest tools that lead to better outcomes. In the Manager's Guide to Hot Technology,
you'll find compelling reasons for cementing your facility's reputation as a pioneering provider of top-notch surgical care.
Now's the time to decide if you want to be known as the innovator in your community or resort to playing catch-up to
other forward-thinking administrators.
Cover design by Ethan Anderson | Photo courtesy of Northern Westchester (N.Y.) Hospital
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