Opinions Research & Innovations Insights Simplifying the Surgical Experience Why ophthalmic innovation should make technology more advanced – and the experience of using it easier By Paula Wang 10/16/2026 3 min read Share Full Article Summary Takeaways Listen Report Scorecard Quiz Poll Topic Commentary 5 Topic Commentaries Simplifying the Surgical Experience Simplifying the Surgical Experience Sean C. Dowdy, MD Gynecologic Oncology • Mayo Clinic We show that patients undergoing the most complex and invasive operations have the most to gain from this recovery pathway. Source Matthew P. Abdel, MD Orthopedic Surgery (Adult Reconstruction) • Mayo Clinic have been optimized to allow that patient to go home four, five, or six hours after that total joint replacement. Source Edward G. McFarland, MD Orthopaedic Surgery (Shoulder and Elbow) • Johns Hopkins Medicine We have found in most instances you can safely ream the bone flat, without affecting range of motion, loosening or performance. Source Jane L. Meisel, MD, FASCO Breast Medical Oncology • Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University These findings have the potential to simplify surgical management and meaningfully impact breast cancer survivorship for women throughout the world,” Source Brett Simon, MD, PhD Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center We are pioneering a new standard for outpatient surgery, one that seeks to transform cancer surgery worldwide,” Source
5 Topic Commentaries
Simplifying the Surgical Experience
Simplifying the Surgical Experience
Sean C. Dowdy, MD
Gynecologic Oncology
•Mayo Clinic
Matthew P. Abdel, MD
Orthopedic Surgery (Adult Reconstruction)
•Mayo Clinic
Edward G. McFarland, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery (Shoulder and Elbow)
•Johns Hopkins Medicine
Jane L. Meisel, MD, FASCO
Breast Medical Oncology
•Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
Brett Simon, MD, PhD
Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
•Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
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