Hardware Podcasts

12: You Have a Jedi Sword

Embedded.fm · 31 Jul 2013 · 49m

What this episode covers

Dr. Edward White, a general surgeon, discusses the evolution of surgical technology with host Elecia White, contrasting traditional open surgery with modern minimally invasive techniques like laparoscopy and robotic assistance. They examine specific instruments such as the harmonic scalpel and staplers, highlighting the ergonomic challenges surgeons face and the critical importance of device reliability in high-stakes environments. The conversation also covers the economic realities of hospital procurement, the bias in medical outcome studies, and the potential for consumer devices like the iPhone to monitor patient health.

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Intuitive Surgical, AliveCor
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Harmonic Scalpel, iPhone

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