Improved Surgical Outcomes Through Advanced Access and Visualization

This continuing education activity provides an overview of advanced photonics technology that improves intracavity illumination and visualization to overcome the challenges in minimally invasive/minimal access open surgical techniques. The limitations and problems associated with traditional OR lighting, including selected preventable errors and surgical “never events,” will be reviewed.

Preventing Electrosurgical Burns During Endoscopy

This program will review the physics of capacitive coupling and insulation failure during minimally invasive surgery (MIS), as well as patient hazards associated with the use of monopolar electrosurgery during MIS procedures. The economic impact of electrosurgery injuries will also be discussed, and technologies that protect against leakage and prevent patient injuries during MIS will be outlined. Current professionally recommended practices and the responsibilities of perioperative team members related to patient safety during MIS procedures will be reviewed.

Complications of Care: A Case of MIS Competency

This presentation will look at the development of MIS procedures and the efforts of healthcare professionals aimed at achieving positive patient outcomes.