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4 Using Predictive Analytics to Optimize Surgical Care, Reduce OR Costs 6 Tips to Improve Patient Safety in the OR 8 Project Tracks, Improves Hospital-wide Infection Control Procedures 10 Same-Day Discharge for Lap Colectomy Possible For Selected Patients 12 Hernia Mesh and Litigation: Where Things Stand 13 Mesh Removal: How Much Does Surgical Approach Matter? 14 Colorectal Cancer Surgery Outcomes Unaffected By General Anesthetic 16 Maybe It’s Cheaper to Pay Your Doctor 18 Surgical Planning in a Crisis: Leaders Share Lessons Learned
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