Work relative value units (wRVUs) correlate with operative duration of common surgical procedures. Reimbursement for physicians depending on wRVUs is fair for commonly performed surgeries. Objectives: ...

Surgical procedures are among the most delicate and high-risk medical interventions, requiring precision, experience, and strict adherence to established medical protocols. Patients place complete ...

A cohort study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association showed that robotic-assisted repair for groin ...

Augmented reality (AR)—a set of technologies that integrates digital 3D content into a person’s visual field and allows them to interact with that content—is being used for a wide range of health ...

Medical Microinstruments launched its Symani Surgical System to assist in microsurgical procedures. This robotic system enables surgeons to perform some of the most difficult surgeries with greater ...

Use of virtual reality (VR) to explain shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) can help improve calmness and satisfaction among patients, according to a study presented at the European Association of Urology ...

The reimbursement rates for many ASC procedures have benefited and will benefit under the new Medicare payment system. One such procedure seeing a noticeable reimbursement boost is endoscopy with ...

Treatment options for farsightedness include glasses, contact lenses, and numerous surgical procedures that vary in effectiveness. Farsightedness, also known as “hyperopia,” is one of the most common ...

Miguel Saldaña reveals the 3 surgeries that can avoid visible scars and explains why they leave no external mark.

Following recent FDA clearances, Medtronic is accelerating access to its integrated planning, navigation, and robotics ...