Medical Breakthroughs From Penn Medicine

Guest: Craig Israelite, MD Host: Lee Freedman, MD In surgery, we strive for less invasive procedures that still allow for the greatest precision possible. Developments in image-guided surgery are helping us meet this goal. Dr. Craig Israelite, assistant professor of orthopedic surgery at the University of Pennsylvania Health System, joins host Dr. Lee Freedman to discuss computer-assisted tools for surgery. How has the field evolved since its inception ten years ago? What are the key risks or drawbacks to consider with this technology?