FDA clears orthopedics robot for TKA from Globus Medical Globus Medical has won FDA clearance for its new ExcelsiusFlex orthopedics robot stereotaxic surgery in knee procedures and an expanded indication for its ExcelsiusHub system. Audubon, Pennsylvania-based Globus Medical received the 510(k) clearance on June 14 for the robotic positioning system, which was designed to help surgeons position implant components and prepare bony anatomy during orthopedic procedures. “We are excited to … [Read more...]
DISC Surgery Center Teams Up with Dr. James B. Chen to Offer Joint Replacement Services as Part of Expansive Growth Plan
DISC Sports & Spine Center has partnered with Dr. James B. Chen, an orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee joint replacement. Chen is nationally recognized for his work in advanced technology and robotic techniques, giving DISC confidence in the total joint replacement program he is introducing at its Newport Beach, California, facility. DISC Sports & Spine Center provides comprehensive care in spine, orthopedics, pain management and sports medicine. With surgery centers … [Read more...]
Researchers Confirm Robotic Hepatectomy Can be Performed in Outpatient Settings
Researchers have confirmed that robotic hepatectomy can be performed safely as an outpatient procedure, offering a less invasive option with quicker recovery times for patients undergoing liver surgery. For ambulatory surgery centers, though, it will require significant investment in robotic surgical technologies. In a recently released study published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons, the researchers evaluated 307 cases from six hepatobiliary centers by assessing … [Read more...]
Technology Investment Is Critical for ASCs, But Finding the Best Fit Is Easier Said Than Done
The ambulatory surgery center (ASC) market has grown significantly since 2019, now accounting for about 41% of surgeries performed in the United States yearly, according to some estimates. That growth is likely to last, too, with continued gains projected through 2027. For ASCs hoping to fuel that trend, investing in technology is critical, industry insiders told ASC News. Technology can play an important role in organizational growth and development, especially for ASCs looking to improve … [Read more...]
Commons Clinic Invests in Spine Surgery Center, Expanding Its ASC Network; Launches Next-Gen Surgical Platform
Commons Clinic has invested $9.75 million in Marina Orthopedic & Spine Institute (MOSI), expanding its ambulatory surgery center (ASC) network and growing its capabilities by launching Theater, a proprietary surgical care platform. It is estimated that by 2028, 85% of health care procedures will be carried out in outpatient settings. Innovation, unique partnerships and new product launches will drive this growth. ASCs increasingly perform complex musculoskeletal procedures at 35% to … [Read more...]