I was recently interviewed for a story run on a local TV station about a patient that swallowed several rare earth magnets called “Buckyballs”.  I removed themwith a combination of endoscopic and laparoscopic techniques.  The article speaks for itself, but I would again warn parents that these toys can be quite dangerous.

In this video, produced by the American College of Surgeons,   Nathaniel Soper explains that the mission statement of his department is to  provide care that is safe, but always improving.  It reminded me that I should be expert in the state of the art , but also  vigilant for techniques, technologies, and decision making processes that improve the outcomes of my surgical patients.  I second  “Safer Surgery Today, Better Surgery Tomorrow.”