SURGICAL/CRITICAL CARE
Industry leaders say innovation is here to stay
by Janette Wider
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Several industry experts discussed advancements in surgical technologies with Healthcare Purchasing News, and shared their thoughts for the future
T
he COVID-19 pandemic threw a wrench into healthcare delivery, to say the least. Yet, innovators in this space did not slow down their push to move the industry forward
with surgical technological advancements. This space is full of technologies that assist busy clinical professionals, making their day-to-day lives a little bit easier. As to what’s hot right now, Tom Meevis, vice president, commercial strategy & communica- tions, North America, Getinge, said, “Technology has been changing the delivery of healthcare around the world for years. Any technology that can simplify and streamline a working environ- ment is in demand right now. In today’s world, it’s not just about working hard, it’s also about working smarter and more effi ciently to help healthcare insti- tutions and professionals provide the best possible care to their patients. Technologies such as robotics, three-dimensional visu- alization, and digital solutions are dominating right now, and it’s because they come with a wide array of benefi ts for healthcare workers and their patients.” Dustin Vaughan, vice president, R&D, robotics, Asensus Surgical, largely agreed. He said, “Technologies that empower
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physicians with real-time data insights are progressing toward the norm across medicine, however, there remains room for growth in that area in surgery. By incorporating the advanced capabilities of AI, machine learning, and com- puter vision into surgical procedures, we can augment the physician’s skill to create a new category of intelligence-backed treatment that we refer to as ‘Performance-Guided Surgery’ Leveraging real- time data in the operating room has the power to drive more consistently positive health outcomes for patients and reduce healthcare costs.” He added, “The goal of any new technology should focus on making surgeries more repeatable and optimizing positive outcomes. As digital intelligence tools continue to evolve and enter the market, we will see less variability across surgical procedures and reduced rates of complication.” Jaime Wong, MD, senior vice president and senior medical
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offi cer, Intuitive Surgical, commented, “Intuitive has been deeply connected to our customers for more than two decades, helping determine how our advanced technologies can bring value in their real-world experience. (A robotic surgical system that
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