Recent findings on Gastric Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (GPOEM) could benefit your patients.

Laura Cuthbertson knows all too well the risks that surgical smoke can pose in the OR—to both patients and staff. In this article, she answers some of CONMED’s questions about surgical smoke in hospitals.

Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) has grown tremendously over the last few decades. But successful cannulation is also susceptible to many factors outside physician proficiency.

Drs. Salmaan Jawaid, Mohamed O. Othman, and Tara Keihanian completed a study to evaluate the feasibility and safety of performing endoscopic submucosal dissection and peroral endoscopic myotomy using novel ESU settings.

Post-procedural bleeding occurs in 5-10% of EMRs of large colorectal polyps.1 A multi-center randomized trial found that clip closure of the EMR mucosal defect significantly reduced post-procedure bleeding.

In this blog, Dr. Baron presents a case of a 66-year-old patient who underwent a Whipple operation to treat adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. 

As of November 2023, 28% of the United States has implemented surgical smoke legislation. These mandates require smoke evacuation be present in operating rooms during procedures that generate surgical smoke plume.

In this interview, Dr. Moawad shares why he chooses VCare® in his practice and provides advice to others looking for a reliable uterine manipulator.

Explore the environmental impact of reprocessing reusable dilators and take a look at a sustainable alternative.

The guidelines for patient eligibility for bariatric and metabolic surgery were recently adjusted by ASMBS and IFSO.

Reducing costs by reducing a patient’s length of stay is not a new concept. However, implementing a strategy to consistently and effectively do so can be more complex.

Here are three ways to improve workflow while staying green.

Over the last forty years, endoscopy has evolved to dramatically impact gastroenterology. What is driving this growth?

See how disposable dilators are increasing efficiency and decreasing costs is U.S. healthcare facilities.

In medical device reprocessing, ensuring compliance and efficacy is paramount to patient safety and procedural success. However, the current landscape presents challenges with esophageal dilators.

Cost of care is on track to be one of the year’s most critical issues in healthcare. With inflation reaching all-time highs, the pressure of economic procurement is heavy.

Rana C. Pullatt, MD, FACS, FASMBS, Professor of Surgery and Clinical Director of Bariatric and Robotic Surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina, shares surgical experience using AirSeal® in high BMI patients.

Did you know that reusable EEG cups could be contaminated with bacteria? What if there was a safer, more sanitary solution?

There have been numerous studies over the past two decades comparing biliary stents. With all biliary stents, there is a chance of adverse events happening.

A recent webinar highlighted legislation progress around the U.S., and shared guidance on advocating for a smoke-free OR. This blog summarizes the insight, questions, and answers from this engaging session.