Surgery Gets Smarter: Innovation & Tech News
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How Dr. Mkrtich Mosoyan Translates Robotic Innovation for the Next Generation
This summer, our editorial focus has repeatedly circled a grander narrative, tracing the historic foundations of modern urology, examining the 25-year evolution of telesurgery from its cradle at th...
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WHX Miami 2026: High-Tech Innovation Steals the Spotlight
Three exceptional days at the Miami Beach Convention Center just completely redefined what a healthcare expo can be. WHX Miami 2026, formerly known as FIME, wrapped up its mid-June run by drawing t...
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Celebrating 20 Years of the Los Angeles Fetal Surgery Program
Under the guidance of Dr. Ramen Chmait, a quiet revolution in prenatal medicine has been unfolding for two decades, creating an extraordinary legacy of innovation that now thrives within the advan...
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Inside PNI’s Decade-Long Mission to Redefine Neurosurgery
When neurosurgeons and fellows from across the globe gathered at the Pacific Neuroscience Institute in March for the 2026 Pacific Rim Master Class, they were not just attending a weekend seminar o...
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25 Years of Surgical Robots: From IRCAD’s Transatlantic Voyage to Guyana’s Latest Milestone
The ultimate frontier of modern surgery has never been the technical complexity of the incision, but the rigid geography of the operating room. For centuries, the rules of surgical medicine were ab...
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Dr. Narinder Singh Kapany and the Birth of Flexible Surgery
Until the mid twentieth century, the evolution of endoluminal surgery was fundamentally constrained by the laws of classical geometric optics. To inspect internal pathologies, clinicians were entir...
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From Lab to OR: Innovation at Stanford's NeuroTraIn Center
Innovation at the Stanford Neurosurgical Training and Innovation (NeuroTraIn) Center has always been about one thing: translating groundbreaking science directly into the operating room. This cultu...
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Dr. Ramon Guiteras and the Dawn of Modern Urology
In the late 1800s, general surgeons treated the genitourinary tract as a mere afterthought of abdominal surgery. It took a brilliant, larger-than-life visionary to break from tradition and prove th...
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AUA 2026: Robots, Telesurgery, Global Equity Delivered
The American Urological Association (AUA) 2026 meeting brought the field together this week with a clear signal of where urology is heading. Robotic surgery dominated the agenda, from expansive exh...
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DDW 2026: GI’s Next Revolution Is Access to Intelligence
The Digestive Disease Week® 2026 meeting brought the field together this week with a clear signal of where gastroenterology is heading. Artificial intelligence dominated the agenda, from endoscopy ...
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14 Years of ENT Training at the University of Utah
Within the University of Utah Anatomy Lab, the 14th Annual Head and Neck Dissection Course brought together residents and faculty for a three-day cadaver-based training session spanning rh...
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UCSF Skull Base Lab: A Microcosm of Evolving Surgical Training
Inside the University of California, San Francisco Skull Base & Cerebrovascular Laboratory, a recent hands-on training session for ENT residents offered a focused view into how surgical educati...
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Beyond the Surface: Introducing Depth to Surgical Visualization with AED ENDOPRO® 3D
In the rapidly evolving landscape of minimally invasive surgery, the transition from 2D to 3D visualization represents more than just a marginal upgrade. It is a fundamental shift in operative safe...
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Pacific Rim Master Class 2026: Advancing Skull Base Training Through Multidisciplinary Technique and Visualization
Inside the surgical education labs at the Pacific Neuroscience Institute, the 2026 Pacific Rim Master Class in Endoscopic Endonasal & Keyhole Surgery brought together neurosurgeons, fellows, an...
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Dr. Harvey Cushing: Defining 150 Years of Neurosurgery
The evolution of medicine is often defined not by what is known, but by what is dared. As we mark more than 150 years since the birth of Harvey Cushing on April 8, 1869, we reflect on a figure who ...
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Keck USC: A Global Hub for Surgical and Scientific Innovation in 2026
The Keck School of Medicine of USC has solidified its standing as a premier global hub for medical progress, acting as a vital engine where technical engineering and clinical ingenuity converge. Th...
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Dr. Alejandro Posadas and the 127-Year Evolution of Surgical Cinema
In 1899, in a sunlit courtyard at the Hospital de Clínicas in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Dr. Alejandro Posadas performed a thoracic surgery under the lens of a 35mm French Elgé camera. This was the b...
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High-Tech Surgery, Unequal Access: Fighting Inequity in Kidney Cancer Treatment
Even as robotic surgery and partial nephrectomy redefine kidney cancer treatment, the benefits are not reaching all patients equally. A new study published in JU Open Plus in March 2026, led by Pa...
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Dr. Basil Hirschowitz and the Birth of the Fiberscope
The history of medicine is often a story of seeing what was once hidden. As we look back at the career of Dr. Basil I. Hirschowitz, we see a man who did not just study the onion layers of science; ...
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Why the Next Surgical Revolution is About Access, Not More Expensive Tech
The SAGES 2026 meeting kicked off yesterday in Tampa with a theme that perfectly mirrors our mission: Connect to Purpose. While the industry often focuses on multimillion-dollar solutions, the real...
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AED Shaver Leak Tester Receives U.S. Patent Recognition
The evolution of surgical support technology continues to reshape how healthcare teams approach equipment safety and performance. With the recent U.S. patent award for the AED Shaver Leak Tester,...
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Measuring the Surgical Mind: Where AI Actually Adds Value
Artificial intelligence is everywhere in surgery this year. Headlines promise smarter robots and predictive algorithms, but the real breakthrough is subtler. In 2026, the hottest discussion in surg...
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Dr. Kurt Semm: The Father of Operative Laparoscopy
The future of medicine is rarely built on consensus. As we honor the legacy of Kurt Semm on the 99th anniversary of his birth this March 23, 2026, we reflect on a “laparoscopic crusader” who did mo...
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The Intelligence Gap: Why the "Surgical Brain" Still Needs a Human Hand
I’ve been watching the rapid integration of AI into the operating room with a mix of fascination and a growing sense of caution. The March 2026 feature in the ACS Bulletin, "How Does AI Augment Sur...
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The "Screen Door" Effect: Why 3.5mm Fiber-Optic Scopes are Stuck in the 1990s
In an era of ultra-high-definition surgical displays and surgical precision, the view through a standard 3.5 mm fiber-optic scope often still looks like a low-resolution broadcast from 1995. The fu...
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USC Advanced Endoscopic & Endoluminal Surgery Course 2026: Advancing Colorectal Training in 3D
Inside the surgical education labs at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, the 10th Annual Advanced Endoscopic & Endoluminal Surgery Course brought together colorectal surgery fellows and facult...
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How Dr. John Bookwalter Woke Up an Industry
When a young U.S. Army Major fell asleep mid-operation from the sheer exhaustion of holding a manual retractor, he did not just wake up; he woke up the entire surgical world. That Major was Dr. Joh...
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Rethinking Surgical Instrument Procurement in Modern Hospitals
Surgical procurement is undergoing a structural shift as hospitals contend with sustained cost pressure, supply chain variability, and increasing demands on operating room efficiency. Traditional ...
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ISAPS Face Masters 2026: Where Expertise Meets Next-Level Visualization
Inside the lab at the St. Louis School of Medicine, ISAPS Face Masters 2026 has brought together an impressive international faculty and audience, with surgeons traveling from across Europe, Latin ...
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How Dr. George Berci Invented the Modern OR
In the modern operating room, we often take our high-definition monitors and precision instruments for granted. However, the tools used in today’s laparoscopic and endoscopic procedures are the res...
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Why the SAGES-IRCAD Partnership is a Win for 3D Innovation
The landscape of modern surgical education is shifting, and the recent announcement that the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) has formed a strategic partnership ...
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WHX Dubai 2026: A Celebration of Global Healthcare Innovation
Last week, the World Health Expo 2026 (WHX Dubai) lit up the vibrant city of Dubai, UAE with groundbreaking health innovations and global collaboration. The event brought together healthcare inn...
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Breaking the $1.5M Barrier: How to Bring the ACS "Robotic Standard" of 3D Vision to Your OR Today
The February 2026 feature in the ACS Bulletin, "Robotics Integration Is Transforming Global Surgical Care," makes one thing undeniable: the future of surgical care depends on precision, dexterity, ...
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The Prostate Laser Wars: Is There a "Clear Winner" for Your OR?
Is it the laser, or is it the view? The February 2026 AUA feature, "Holmium vs Thulium vs Thulium Fiber Laser: Is There a Clear Winner for Enucleation of the Prostate?", highlights a key shift in p...
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Reaching the Peak of Aesthetic Surgery: Dr. Saltz and AED ENDOPRO® 3D at ABAM 2026
This February, the American-Brazilian Aesthetic Meeting 2026 took place in the snowy mountains of Park City, Utah. This international gathering of aesthetic surgery and medicine professionals brou...
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AED ENDOPRO® 3D: Transforming Surgical Visualization Across Specialties
In today’s operating rooms, seeing isn’t just believing—it’s everything. Surgeons across gastroenterology, neurosurgery, and urology are discovering that immersive 3D visualization sharpens precis...
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Advanced Facial Rejuvenation with Dr. Renato Saltz
Earlier this month, world-renowned plastic surgeon Renato Saltz, MD hosted an advanced surgical event in Salt Lake City and Park City, Utah, giving attendees an inside look at his revolutionary ap...
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A Milestone Moment: Celebrating 40 Years of Advancing Surgery
As 2025 draws to a close, we look back on a landmark year for Advanced Endoscopy Devices and a milestone that marks four decades of innovation, precision, and partnership in minimally invasive surg...
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AED ENDOPRO® 3D at the 77th Annual Florida Urological Society Meeting
We were proud to showcase AED ENDOPRO® 3D at the 77th Annual Florida Urological Society Meeting! Surgeons, residents, and students gained an entirely new perspective on complex anatomy, experienci...
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Mastering the Deep Plane: AED ENDOPRO® 3D Spotlighted at Bringing You The Masters
The Master the Endo Deep Plane Course brought together elite facial plastic surgeons for two days of advanced training on December 7–8, 2025. Hosted by Bringing You The Masters at the prestigious ...
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CNS 2025: Innovation in Neurosurgery on Full Display
This year’s Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) Annual Meeting in Los Angeles was an unforgettable experience — a bold reminder that innovation in neurosurgery isn’t just on the horizon. It’s a...
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ACS 2025: Surgical Progress Unveiled
Chicago once again hosted one of the world’s premier surgical gatherings: the American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress 2025. Surgeons, educators, researchers, and leaders from around the glo...
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Repocalypse: Where Retro Gaming Meets Surgical Innovation
Introducing Repocalypse: The Game-Changer on the Expo Floor For the first time ever, play Repocalypse on our custom-built arcade cabinet — making its exciting debut at the ACS Clinical Con...
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Breakthrough 3D Surgery at Hospital Oncológico Dr. Isaac González Martínez
Last week marked a groundbreaking milestone at Hospital Oncológico Dr. Isaac González Martínez in San Juan, Puerto Rico, where we introduced the revolutionary AED ENDOPRO® 3D Visualization System,...
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Future of Neurosurgery: Highlights from McMaster University Skull Base Course
At the forefront of neurosurgery education, we were honored to support the prestigious McMaster MIS Skull Base Course, a hands-on training event dedicated to advancing neurosurgical and ENT educat...
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Experience Precision and Portability with the ENDOPRO-CAM ELITE™
Meet the ENDOPRO-CAM ELITE™ A revolutionary cordless HD endoscopic video system designed for exceptional clarity, versatility, and ease of use across all medical specialties. Whether in the OR,...
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ENDOPRO-CAM ELITE Receives U.S. Patent
Officially Patented: ENDOPRO-CAM ELITE Receives U.S. Patent Recognition We’re proud to announce a major milestone for our team: the ENDOPRO-CAM ELITE, our cordless, portable HD endoscopic video s...
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Live from SRS 2025: Robotic Surgery’s Future Takes Shape in Strasbourg
Highlights from SRS 2025: Robotic Surgery’s Future We’re just two days into the Society of Robotic Surgery 2025 Annual Meeting (SRS 2025) here in Strasbourg, France — and already, it’s clear: rob...
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Revolutionizing Robotics: How 3D Visualization is Changing Surgery Forever
A Historic First: 3D Robotic Surgery We’re thrilled to announce a truly historic milestone in the realm of surgical innovation: the world’s first-ever 3D cadaver lab robotic-assisted surgery, pow...
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Celebrating Innovation at CUA 2025: 80 Years of Excellence in Urology
CUA 2025 Marks 80 Years of Urologic Innovation in Ottawa We were proud to participate in the 80th Annual Canadian Urological Association (CUA) Meeting, held this year in Ottawa — a city rich in h...
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