Abstract
The combination of computing power, connectivity, and big data has been touted as the future of innovation in many fields, including medicine. There has been a groundswell of companies developing tools for improving patient care utilizing healthcare data, but procedural specialties, like surgery, have lagged behind in benefitting from data-based innovations, given the lack of data that is well structured. While many companies are attempting to innovate in the surgical field, some have encountered difficulties around collecting surgical data, given its complex nature. As there is no standardized way in which to interact with healthcare systems to purchase these data, the authors attempt to characterize the various ways in which surgical data are collected and shared. By surveying and conducting interviews with various surgical technology companies, at least 3 different methods to collect surgical data were identified. From this information, the authors conclude that an attempt to outline best practices should be undertaken that benefits all stakeholders.
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