Editor's Note Laser cataract surgery is entering a new era where robotic systems and artificial intelligence (AI) work alongside surgeons to improve accuracy, efficiency, and patient outcomes. According to the July/August 2025 edition of Ophthalmology Times, recent advances in robotic integration, astigmatism management, and AI-driven imaging are minimizing variability, reducing…

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Editor's Note The American College of Surgeons (ACS) has released updated Best Practices Guidelines for the Management of Genitourinary Injuries, providing trauma teams with evidence-based recommendations to improve outcomes for patients with injuries to the kidneys, bladder, ureters, urethra, and genitalia. According to an ACS August 26 news release, the…

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Editor's Note Minimally invasive surgery can extend beyond valve replacement to complex aortic procedures without sacrificing safety or long-term outcomes. According to an August 21 news update from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, a new study of 796 patients found adding ascending aortic or hemiarch replacement to…

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Editor's Note A new drug is giving surgeons a sharper view of cancer in the OR and helping preserve healthy tissue, Fast Company August 28 reports. Cytalux is an FDA-approved fluorescent agent that makes cancer cells glow green under infrared light, allowing surgeons to spot and remove malignant lesions with…

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Editor's Note Dozens of companies are racing to stake a claim in the rapidly expanding surgical robotics market, with multiple launches, partnerships, and regulatory milestones signaling a pivotal moment for the field. Challengers to established leaders are advancing soft tissue systems, targeting specialty niches, and building executive teams to scale…

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Editor's Note Robotic surgery improves 3-year relapse-free survival compared with laparoscopic surgery for rectal cancer, according to findings presented at the 2025 annual meeting of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, published by Gastroenterology & Endoscopy News on August 18. As detailed in the article, researchers conducted a…

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Editor's Note Roughly one in every 60 cesarean deliveries results in a severe surgical complication, according to new research from University of California San Francisco (UCSF) published in Obstetrics and Gynecology, MedicalXpress August 25 reports. With about 1.1 million cesareans performed each year in the US, this translates to an…

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Takeaways • Robot-assisted surgery (RAS) is now an option in many specialties and for adult and pediatric patients; RAS-related ethical issues include access and patient privacy. • Intuitive Surgical continues to dominate the marketplace, but many companies are working on expanding their range of options. • Some current trends and…

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By 2022, orthopedic procedures performed in ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) were already outpacing expectations. For years, total hip and knee replacements were considered too complex for same-day surgery. Yet, total joints replacement volumes jumped nearly 200% between 2020 and 2022—outpatient total knee arthroplasty surged nearly 194%, while total hip arthroplasty…

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Editor's Note University of California San Francisco (UCSF) became the first university to certify medical students as robotic surgery bedside assistants, giving future surgeons unprecedented hands-on training in a rapidly growing field, an August 25 UCSF news release reports. The program reportedly positions learners alongside attending surgeons, nurses, and scrub…

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