TECHNOLOGY
“ In many hospitals , the technology found in the operating room does not incorporate the same level of innovation that we see reflected in our day-to-day lives with Google and Amazon assistants . There ' s a significant opportunity for digital solutions to address these challenges . I think that ' s clear , and I think they spread across all levels of surgical experience .”
Technology to train surgeons Murgatroyd knows that there are challenges in the training of surgeons .
“ There are challenges in maintaining standards amongst more experienced surgeons , in sharing best cases and really putting hospitals at the forefront of innovation rather than trying to catch up ,” he says . “ Medtronic sees this as an opportunity to bring digital technologies to market using a two-step approach . First we identify the technology that delivers clear value to surgeons – something that truly provides seamless access to information
“ Second , and this addresses the issue of surgeon burnout , we ensure we develop technology that is purpose-built for surgeons that is easy to use . Such ease is absolutely critical for physicians using digital technology . But physician workflow hasn ’ t been baked into a lot of the digital software applications that they use day in , day out .”
An operating theatre is the most expensive real estate in the world , according to Murgatroyd .
“ It ’ s crazy – the investment made within an operating room – the surgeons , robotics , instrumentation , other medical devices – and yet the digital aspect is missing , and surgeons are still resorting to whiteboards .”
“ There are profound shifts in how healthcare will and can be delivered going forward ”
GEORGE MURGATROYD VP AND GM - DIGITAL MED TECH AT MEDTRONIC
92 May 2022