Becker’s Healthcare Podcast Advancing Outpatient Joint Replacement Through Technology and Teamwork
Jul 22, 2025
Dr. Robert E. Mayle, a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon from California Pacific Orthopaedics, dives into the transformative landscape of outpatient joint replacement. He discusses the integration of innovative technologies that enhance operational efficiency and improve patient outcomes. Mayle emphasizes the significance of teamwork and a transparent culture in refining the surgical process. He shares insights on how data-driven solutions lead to better inventory management and workflow optimization, ultimately revolutionizing patient care in outpatient settings.
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Dr. Mayle's Early Journey
- Dr. Robert E. Mayle shared his journey starting outpatient joint replacement in San Francisco with a new approach 13 years ago.
- He applied techniques learned from fellowship to a diverse patient base, balancing hospital and ASC settings.
Choose Technology by Need
- Evaluate new technologies based on actual needs and problems to solve in your practice.
- Be open to trying tools that improve efficiency and cater to specific patient demographics.
Tech Transformed Workflow
- Introducing Advanced Case Management and Actis helped Dr. Mayle’s center drastically reduce surgical inventory clutter.
- The DEO solution technology was used to analyze workflow and improve surgical team efficiency dramatically.