Incision Surgery Surgical Resident 
The Anesthesia Consultant
APRIL 20, 2019
We’re hoping your cancer can be cured with surgery,” Alec said. Elizabeth had cancer of the stomach, and presented today for robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery to remove half her stomach. It was a huge surgery—a risky surgery. Alec watched the surgery on a large flat screen video monitor that hung above him.
Incision
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Faster and More Efficient In 2022, a systematic review published in the Annals of Surgery examined the impact of team familiarity on OR efficiency [ 4 ]. This depended on several factors, including the complexity of the surgery and the specific measures of familiarity used. The presence of a dedicated laparoscopic team (vs.
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The Anesthesia Consultant
APRIL 26, 2018
My first tasks were to insert an arterial line in the radial artery to monitor blood pressure, and to insert a central venous pressure catheter in the internal jugular vein to administer medication infusions as needed to decrease or increase the blood pressure during the upcoming surgery.
SpecialtyCare
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Surgical physician assistants (PAs) play a vital role in modern healthcare, bridging the gap between surgeons and patients to ensure high-quality surgical care. Whether in general surgery, cardiovascular procedures, or trauma units, these highly skilled professionals assist surgeons before, during, and after operations.
The Anesthesia Consultant
OCTOBER 12, 2015
My son was in trouble, and I was stuck in surgery, unable to leave. I had to make a decision: should I call him now, or attend to my anesthetic and call after the surgery was over? It had been five hours since the initial skin incision. Judith Chang turned her back on the operating room table, and peeled off her surgical gloves.
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