How to risk-stratify elective surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic?
“It is imperative to understand that the term “elective “surgery does not mean optional surgery, and rather implies that a procedure is not immediately indicated
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Understanding intraoperative fluorescent cholangiography: ten steps for an effective and successful procedure
The purpose of this study was to describe the most important steps in the performance of Near-infrared fluorescent cholangiography (NIFC). The ten steps identified as
Preparing previously COVID-19-positive patients for elective surgery: a framework for preoperative evaluation
Acknowledging that COVID-19 may be here to stay, this paper has laid out a series of steps to prepare patients for elective surgery following their
Karl Storz launch Rubina camera system for use with ICG in the USA
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America, Inc., announced the launch of their latest advancement in endoscopic imaging. The IMAGE1 S™ Rubina™ multimode visualization system combines state-of-the-art 4K resolution
Prof Carus Webinar on ICG use in Bariatric Surgery
The ISFGS Webinar series for 2021 kicks off this January with Prof Thomas Carus presenting on ICG use in Bariatric Surgery. Click here to register
Harvard Business Review article published recently on “How to Safely Restart Elective Surgeries After a Covid Spike”
Summary. The pandemic has wreaked havoc with health care systems’ surgical staffs. Some clinicians are fatigued and stressed, and many are out of practice. They
The Most Powerful Tool for Bringing Back Patients Is Literally at Hand — Ron Harman King says “trying times call for trying new things”
In this video, healthcare marketing expert Ron Harman King discusses the potential for using smartphones to attract and keep patients in your practice. https://www.medpagetoday.com/blogs/wiredpractice/90173
Covid-19 Created an Elective Surgery Backlog. How Can Hospitals Get Back on Track? Summary
Hospital leaders across the country have been rushing to implement ramp up strategies to reopen elective surgeries. While there are many good reasons to ramp
Fluorescence Guided Surgery Webinar series schedule for rest of 2020 from ISFGS
Tap into the live webinars on fluorescence guided surgeries, presented by practicing surgeons – all for free. Next up Dr Homero Rodriguez on Thursday 19th