# General Surgery * **Definition:** A medical specialty that focuses on surgical procedures involving the abdomen, including emergency and elective surgeries, as well as unplanned surgical assessments, diagnoses, and treatments related to diseases of the digestive tract. * **Taxonomy:** Specialties / General Surgery ## News * Selected news on the topic of **General Surgery**, for healthcare technology leaders * 4.3K news items are in the system for this topic * Posts have been filtered for tech-related keywords | Date | Title | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | 5/27/2025 | [**The specialty that feels most valued by employers**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/quality/hospital-physician-relationships/the-specialty-that-feels-most-valued-by-employers/) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 5/16/2025 | [**Tampa General Hospital is Florida's First Hospital Verified for Emergency General Surgery ...**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/tampa-general-hospital-is-floridas-first-hospital-verified-for-emergency-general-surgery-by-the-american-college-of-surgeons-302457855.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 5/16/2025 | [**Tampa General Hospital is Florida's First Hospital Verified for Emergency General Surgery by the American College of Surgeons**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/tampa-general-hospital-floridas-first-143200798.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 3/28/2025 | [**Propensity score matching analysis of perioperative outcomes during Hub&Spoke training ...**](https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-025-93781-0) | [[Nature]] | | 2/27/2025 | [**TTUHSC Surgical Residency program set to welcome first residents in 2026 - Yahoo**](https://www.yahoo.com/news/ttuhsc-surgical-residency-program-set-094909339.html) | [[Yahoo]] | | 2/6/2025 | [**Conmed Corp (CNMD) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Growth in General Surgery and ...**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/conmed-corp-cnmd-q4-2024-071616725.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 1/28/2025 | [**'No patient safety issues' after surgery suspension**](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9qjn8y841yo) | [[BBC UK]] | | 1/16/2025 | [**Penn State taps vice president of musculoskeletal services**](https://www.beckersspine.com/orthopedic/61457-penn-state-taps-vice-president-of-musculoskeletal-services.html) | [[Beckers Spine Review]] | | 1/16/2025 | [**JP Morgan 2025: Intuitive Surgical continues to battle GLP-1RA pressures - Yahoo**](https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/jp-morgan-2025-intuitive-surgical-170149144.html) | [[Yahoo]] | | 1/15/2025 | [**Global Bullet Train/High-Speed Rail Market to Reach USD 165.3 Billion by 2031, Driven by ...**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/global-bullet-trainhigh-speed-rail-market-to-reach-usd-165-3-billion-by-2031--driven-by-sustainable-transportation-advancements---market-research-intellect-302351680.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 12/17/2024 | [**Surgical Safety Technologies Expands Partnership with Wellcome Leap to Improve ... - PR Newswire**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/surgical-safety-technologies-expands-partnership-with-wellcome-leap-to-improve-surgical-outcomes-across-the-globe-302331662.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 12/9/2024 | [**How Robot-assisted Surgical Microscope are Enhancing Surgical Interventions? FMI ...**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/robot-assisted-surgical-microscope-enhancing-113000754.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 11/29/2024 | [**Robotic General Surgery Market - A Surgeon's Revolution - by Nick Fury - Medium**](https://medium.com/@nf983118/robotic-general-surgery-market-a-surgeons-revolution-7b4ab3e2e536) | [[Medium]] | | 11/29/2024 | [**Here's Why You Should Retain CONMED Stock in Your Portfolio for Now - Yahoo Finance**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/heres-why-retain-conmed-stock-135400657.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 11/16/2024 | [**Health IT Issues that Deserve a Second Read - October 2024**](https://www.healthitanswers.net/health-it-issues-that-deserve-a-second-read-october-2024/) | [[Health IT Answers]] | | 10/9/2024 | [**Las Vegas hospital gets Nevada's first da Vinci 5 surgical robot - AOL.com**](https://www.aol.com/las-vegas-hospital-gets-nevada-225229403.html) | [[AOL]] | | 9/27/2024 | [**Fairfield Healthcare Professionals opens new General Surgery Office on FMC main campus**](https://www.yahoo.com/news/fairfield-healthcare-professionals-opens-general-183447338.html) | [[Yahoo]] | | 9/23/2024 | [**JAMA**](https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2823929) | [[JAMA Network]] | | 9/2/2024 | [**JAMA**](https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2823031) | [[JAMA Network]] | | 8/26/2024 | [**JAMA**](https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2822727) | [[JAMA Network]] | | 8/22/2024 | [**Northern Trust emergency general surgery to move to one site**](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjw373w9ejlo) | [[BBC]] | | 8/21/2024 | [**Northern Trust emergency general surgery to move to one site**](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cjw373w9ejlo) | [[BBC UK]] | | 7/9/2024 | [**Global General Surgery Devices Market is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of 9.1 ... - Yahoo Finance**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/global-general-surgery-devices-market-130000661.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 1/10/2024 | [**Northern Health Trust reviews delivery of general surgery at its hospital sites**](https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-67946775) | [[BBC]] | | 11/16/2022 | [**South West Acute Hospital temporarily loses emergency general surgery**](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-63663135) | [[BBC UK]] | ## Specialty Overview (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Key Players - **Northern Health Trust**: A healthcare organization proposing the consolidation of Emergency General Surgery services to improve surgical service sustainability. - **Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center**: Launching a general surgery residency program to address healthcare needs in the Texas Panhandle. - **Distalmotion**: Creator of the Dexter Surgical Robot, approved for inguinal hernia repair, enhancing outpatient surgical capabilities. - **CONMED Corporation**: A medical technology company providing surgical devices and equipment for various specialties, including general surgery. - **Intuitive Surgical**: A leading company in robotic surgical systems, known for its da Vinci surgical robots, which enhance precision in general surgery. - **Tampa General Hospital**: A leading healthcare institution that launched Apella, an AI-driven platform to enhance surgical safety and efficiency. - **Surgical Safety Technologies (SST)**: A company focused on improving surgical care through technology, including the OR Black Box solution. - **Caresyntax**: AI-enabled data-assisted surgery platform that collects and analyzes surgical data to enhance patient care. - **Ronovo Surgical**: A medical technology company focused on the Carina platform for minimally invasive surgeries. - **Dr. Zachary Solomon**: A prominent cardiothoracic surgeon who established a scholarship to support undergraduate students pursuing careers in medicine. - **Core Access Surgical Technologies, Inc. (CAST)**: Innovates laparoscopic access tools, presenting new technologies at industry conferences. - **Johnson & Johnson**: A global leader in healthcare innovation, focusing on surgical robotics and advanced medical technologies. - **Intuitive Surgical Inc.**: The dominant player in the robotic surgical market, known for its Da Vinci system, which faces competition from new entrants like Johnson & Johnson's Ottava. - **CAST**: A medical device company presenting the LevaLap® 1.0, aimed at enhancing laparoscopic access and efficiency in minimally invasive surgeries. - **University Hospitals**: First health system in Northeast Ohio to implement the Da Vinci 5 robotic system for surgeries, enhancing surgical experiences. - **Momentis Surgical**: Developer of the Anovo surgical robot, designed for minimally invasive procedures. ### Partnerships and Collaborations - **Mount Sinai Global Surgery Program & Kyabirwa Surgical Center**: Partnering to enhance surgical care in Uganda using OR Black Box technology to improve surgical techniques and training. - **US Oral Surgery Management**: Announced partnerships with multiple oral and maxillofacial surgery practices to enhance clinical excellence and support services. - **Surgical Safety Technologies and Wellcome Leap**: Partnership to enhance surgical education and performance assessment through the OR Black Box technology. - **ChristianaCare and Atlas Healthcare Partners**: Joint venture to create a network of ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) to enhance access to surgical care. - **Caresyntax and Google Cloud**: Partnership to enhance surgical data analysis and improve operational efficiency. - **UVM Health Network**: Collaborating with Alice Hyde Medical Center to enhance surgical services in the region, focusing on outpatient and ambulatory procedures. - **Pip Care and UPMC Enterprises**: Collaboration to develop a platform that assists patients in preparing for and recovering from surgery. - **Skanray and Tata Elxsi**: Collaboration to develop advanced surgical imaging technology and software platforms for improved diagnostic accuracy. - **Pangea Biomed and Hadassah**: Strategic collaboration to enhance cancer treatment predictions using advanced genetic profiling. - **VSee Health & Federal Bureau of Prisons**: Collaboration to provide outpatient specialty medical services to inmates, improving healthcare access. - **Dartmouth Health and Geisel School of Medicine**: Collaborating on the 3D Scholars Program to prepare physicians for leadership roles in medical device development. - **Politecnico di Milano and Erasmus Medical Center**: Joint effort to develop innovative insufflators for surgical procedures. - **Children's Mercy Kansas City**: Expansion of telehealth services to improve access to pediatric specialty care. - **VSee Health and Federal Bureau of Prisons**: This partnership aims to provide outpatient specialty medical services to inmates, enhancing healthcare access across federal prisons. - **Ochsner Health and Heart Sense**: Utilizing AI tools to enhance community health interventions and improve access to care. - **Stryker & care.ai**: Acquisition aimed at integrating AI-assisted virtual care workflows to enhance healthcare IT offerings. - **Dynex and InCor**: Collaboration to deploy large language models in healthcare, optimizing clinical workflows and decision-making. - **Brand Engagement Network and IntelliTek**: Collaborating to offer AI-driven solutions for healthcare operations and patient engagement. ### Innovations, Trends, and Initiatives - **Emergency General Surgery Consolidation**: Northern Health Trust's proposal to consolidate EGS services to improve surgical service stability. - **Robotic-Assisted Surgeries**: Integration of robotic systems and minimally invasive techniques in general surgery, enhancing precision and recovery times. - **Robotic Surgery Growth**: The robotic general surgery market is expanding due to the increasing adoption of robotic systems for minimally invasive procedures, driven by technological advancements and a preference for enhanced surgical precision. - **Minimally Invasive Surgery**: The global market for minimally invasive surgery is projected to grow significantly, with advancements in operating room integration technologies. - **Robotic Surgery**: Increasing adoption of robotic systems in general surgery, with centers like Covenant High Plains Surgery Center leading in robotic surgeries. - **Consolidation of Surgical Services**: The Northern Health Trust's initiative to consolidate EGS services to address workforce sustainability and improve patient care. - **Digital Health Technologies**: Surgeons believe in the potential of digital health to reduce disparities in access to surgical expertise. - **Telehealth**: Emerging as a crucial component in enhancing access to surgical services, especially in underserved areas. - **CPT® 2025 Code Set**: Includes updates reflecting advancements in general surgery, such as new codes for digital medicine and AI taxonomy. - **Robotic-Assisted Surgery**: Significant advancements in surgical precision and safety through robotic technologies. - **Growth of Ambulatory Surgery Centers**: The trend of performing surgeries in ASCs has increased, driven by technological advancements and patient satisfaction. - **Surgical Robotics**: Growing adoption of surgical robots like Anovo and Dexter, enhancing precision and minimally invasive capabilities in general surgery. - **CAST LevaLap™ 1.0**: Innovative laparoscopic access technology aimed at improving surgical efficiency, set for presentation at the AAGL Global Congress. - **Lean Methodology in Surgical Training**: Research from UC San Diego shows that Lean methodology can improve efficiency and reduce unnecessary work hours in surgical residency programs. - **AI in Surgery**: AI algorithms improving diagnostics, treatment planning, and surgical precision, with applications in robotic-assisted procedures. - **Electrosurgical Devices Market**: Projected to grow significantly, driven by the rise in minimally invasive surgeries requiring advanced surgical tools, with innovations in energy delivery systems and real-time monitoring. - **Ultrasonic Scalpels**: Growing market driven by demand for minimally invasive surgeries, offering reduced blood loss and faster recovery. - **Surgical Robotics Advancements**: Intuitive Surgical's da Vinci systems continue to evolve, with a notable increase in procedures performed, despite supply constraints. - **LapAR Simulator**: Second-generation modules launched to enhance surgical training with improved realism and haptic feedback. ### Challenges and Concerns - **Healthcare Workforce Shortages**: The need for general surgery residency programs is highlighted by the projected demand for healthcare professionals due to an aging population. - **Gender Disparities in Surgery**: Women in general surgery face higher rates of mistreatment and complications, impacting their training and career satisfaction. - **Workforce Shortages**: Concerns regarding the future workforce in general surgery, with a significant percentage of surgeons expected to retire soon. - **Disparities in Surgical Care**: Significant disparities exist in access to specialized surgical care, particularly in rural and under-resourced areas. - **Telehealth Adoption in Surgery**: Surgeons show reluctance to conduct pre-operative appointments via telehealth, despite its potential benefits for patient access. - **Surgical Services Consolidation**: Crozer Health ceasing surgical services at Taylor Hospital due to low case volumes and a decrease in general surgeons. - **Regulatory Scrutiny**: Ongoing regulatory challenges and the need for advanced surgical training can hinder the growth of robotic surgery and electrosurgical devices. - **Healthcare Provider Compensation**: Rising compensation for surgical specialists and nurse practitioners, indicating shifts in the healthcare labor market. - **Physician Reimbursement Cuts**: Concerns regarding cuts to physician payments could impact the sustainability of surgical practices and the quality of care provided. - **Impact of Weight Loss Drugs**: The rise of GLP-1 receptor agonists is affecting the demand for bariatric surgeries, posing challenges for companies like Intuitive Surgical. - **Regulatory Complexities**: Challenges in navigating regulatory environments can hinder the adoption of new surgical technologies and innovations. - **Impact of Non-Surgical Options**: The rise of weight loss medications is affecting the bariatric surgery market, leading to a shift in surgical dynamics. - **Market Challenges**: The surgical suction instruments market faces risks from improper use, infection, and the need for effective cleaning. - **Regulatory Pressures on ASCs**: Ambulatory Surgery Centers face increasing regulatory pressures and reimbursement challenges, impacting their viability. - **Staffing Shortages**: Concerns about staffing shortages in critical areas such as sterile processing and surgical technology. - **Supply Constraints**: Intuitive Surgical faces potential supply constraints for its da Vinci 5 robot, which may limit placements through mid-2025. - **Skepticism Towards AI**: Clinician skepticism regarding AI adoption poses challenges for integrating technology into surgical practices. - **Regulatory Challenges**: Johnson & Johnson faces legal challenges regarding its acquisition of Auris Health, impacting its surgical robotics market position. - **CRNA Credentialing Issues**: Hospitals facing citations and surgery cancellations due to misunderstandings in CRNA credentialing, impacting patient access. ## Related Topics [[Pediatric Surgery]]