SLS.org In addition to its open access publications, Laparoscopy Today; JSLS, Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons; and Prevention and Management of Laparoendoscopic Surgical Complications, the site now also features a History of Endoscopy. Chronologically segmented into easy-to-read chapters, this text covers the important history and progression of techniques, advancements and improvements in the field.
PRACTICEGREENHEALTH.org From providing “The Business Case...” to highlighting best practices, this site covers the many issues associated with the greening of healthcare. Visit the education and resources section for details about operations (mercury elimination, green cleaning, waste management); building design and construction; clean energy; environmental purchasing; and federal regulations and standards.
GOTBARIATRICJOBS.com recently posted the results of the ESA Medical Resources’ “Bariatric Surgery Program Survey.” While most are content with the practice or program they’ve set up, many who responded to the survey are displeased with the insurance reimbursement process. The ESA invites you to continue the discussion on the blogsite, www.blog.esamedicalresources.com. The site continues to offer bariatric news and job opportunities.
WEBSURG.com Now available: the 3 WebSurg award winning videos “Laparoscopic Sigmoid Vaginal Replacement,” “Retrocaval Ureter: Right Laparoscopic Ureteroureterostomy,” and “Thoracoscopy in Children” plus 6 new operative videos in laparoscopic general and digestive surgery.
OUTPATIENTSURGERY.net Outpatient Surgery Magazine online gives you free access to all of the magazine’s regular issues as well as manager’s guides (includes a series on facility building) and e-newsletters. Read about featured products and services. Download guidelines, templates and forms such as the pre-op patient questionnaire. Choose one of the site’s categories to quickly pull up everything you need on a specific topic. Recent articles include “Thinking of Buying...An Endoscopic Camera,” and “Is Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery Staging a Comeback? 7 signs that colorectal surgeons are pushing laparoscopy into the mainstream.”
