Improving operating room and perioperative safety: background and specific recommendations.

Stephen C. Schimpff

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Improving operating room and perioperative safety: background and specific recommendations.

September 15, 2011

Schimpff SC. Surg Innov. 2007;14(2):127-35.

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The author discusses approaches to improving safety in the operating room, such as the use of robotics and simulation.

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