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: ...
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Two South Florida hospitals announced Tuesday they have successfully completed surgical procedures using the first and only FDA-approved surgical robot with human-shaped arms. Hominis® Surgical System ...
Cornerstone Robotics announced today that it received CE mark approval for its Sentire endoscopic surgical robotic platform.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Following a biopsy, a surgical oncologist will send tissue samples to a pathologist, who checks for cancer cells. If cancer is present, you may see the surgical oncologist again to have a tumor or ...
I was primed to sweat my way through a high-stakes procedure. But once the patient was sedated, a welcome warmth entered the room ...
Surgical removal of an ovarian cyst may be necessary if a cyst is large, grows, or appears unusual in ultrasounds. Depending on the size and location, your surgeon may remove the cyst or an ovary.