Outdated Technology Keeping Surgeons From Operating At Their Best: Medtronic Report

Cutting edge technology could significantly enhance operating room efficiency, according to a new report from Medtronic. The problem, however, is that most ORs don’t have it.

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The good news is today’s digital technologies, such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, could dramatically increase operating room efficiency; the bad news is many ORs are still relying on outdated tech — and it’s negatively impacting surgeons and their ability to deliver the best care.

According to Medtronic's latest “State of Surgery Report,” outdated technology is costing US surgeons an entire month of work...

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