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MARCH 21, 2016

Reevaluating How Surgeons Evaluate OR Performance

Surgeon Discusses System That Objectively Measures Technique

By Brigid Duffy

New York—Since the advent of modern surgery, surgeons have sought better methods by which to evaluate operating performance. But at long last, the answer might lie in SIGMA Surgical, a new tool that allows surgeons to break down and benchmark operative protocols, ultimately resulting in enhanced safety, improved outcomes and reduced costs.

Evan S. Garfein, MD, associate professor of surgery at Montefiore Medical Center in New York City, recalled a watershed moment while in