In a recent survey conducted by Medtronic, the majority of surgeons in the United States expressed that they feel operating room (OR) technology is outdated. The survey, which included 1,000 U.S. surgeons, found that nearly half of the respondents were general surgeons, with cardiothoracic surgeons making up 12.5% and vascular surgeons at 0.03%.
Surgeons also expressed their dissatisfaction with the current technology in U.S. hospitals as 74% felt that it was inefficient and could negatively impact patient care while an overwhelming 97% believed it could be improved. This highlights a pressing need for advancements in OR technology to ensure optimal patient care and improved efficiency for surgeons.
The survey also revealed that both cardiothoracic surgeons and vascular surgeons estimated that they lose an average of 3.5 hours per week due to the limitations of their OR technology. General surgeons reported an even higher estimate of nearly 4 hours of lost time per week. These findings emphasize the importance of updating OR technology to improve efficiency and ultimately provide better patient care.
Overall, these findings underscore the need for improvements in OR technology to ensure optimal patient care and improve efficiency for surgeons. With this information, hospitals can focus on investing in new technologies that will help them operate more efficiently and ultimately lead to better outcomes for patients.
In summary, a recent survey by Medtronic revealed that most U.S. surgeons feel that OR technology is outdated and needs improvement. The survey found that nearly half of respondents were general surgeons while cardiothoracic and vascular surgeons made up smaller percentages
