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S U R G I C A L
I M A G I N G
Getting the
Big Picture
On HD
Experts answer
your most commonly
asked questions
about high-res
surgical video.
David Bernard
Senior Associate Editor
H
igh-definition surgical video has
changed the way you see such minimally invasive procedures as GI
endoscopy, laparoscopic cholecystectomy,
endoscopic sinus surgery and arthroscopic
joint repair. But does the technology impact
clinical outcomes? What's the payoff for your
facility? What factors should you evaluate
when equipping or upgrading your ORs? Here
are answers to some commonly asked questions about HD video.
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