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Needle-Moving AI Research Trains Surgical Robots in Simulation

NVIDIA: Healthcare

A collaboration between NVIDIA and academic researchers is prepping robots for surgery. ORBIT-Surgical — developed by researchers from the University of Toronto, UC Berkeley, ETH Zurich, Georgia Tech and NVIDIA — is a simulation framework to train robots that could augment the skills of surgical teams while reducing surgeons’ cognitive load.

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The Future of Neurological Surgery: Adapting to GME Changes

Neurosurgery

Until the 19 th century, surgical training was haphazard with no standardization. The surgical trainee learned through observation of a mentor and finished training when the mentor decided it was time. As surgery evolved from a trade to a profession, surgical training also evolved, pioneered by William S.

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5 Reasons Every Operating Room Needs a Camera

BFW Inc.

In preparation for surgery, especially rare cases, surgical team members can study videos to familiarize themselves with the procedure – allowing them to enter the OR aware of the critical stages of the operation and the key indicators that will cue their actions.

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6 best things to Look for before you hire a Surgical First Assistant—And How SpecialtyCare Can Provide them

SpecialtyCare

Extensive Hands-On Surgical Experience Key Surgical Skills of an SFA How SpecialtyCare Provides Experienced SFAs 3. How SpecialtyCare Prioritizes Collaboration 4. Knowledge of Cutting-Edge Surgical Technology How SpecialtyCare Stays Ahead 5. Strong Communication and Teamwork Skills What Makes a Strong SFA in the OR?