Healthcare Early Adopters - Dr. Krongrad

Dr. Krongrad was involved in one of the first cases I learned about when I joined MedExtra. He is a pioneer in his field in North America. I have known for a long time that the option for many men to have Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy, exists. Nontheless I am astounded to learn the potential impact only in the state of Florida of this proceduce can have on the population.

From a Miami Herald Article article I learned that a significant number of the 3500 men who undergo radical prostatectomies annually, the procedure that Dr. Krongrad has brought to America could save

• 7000 hospital days


• 7000 shots of morphine


• 7000 units of blood

WOW.

It has been written in this space before that the delay from early adoption to widespread acceptance of medical practices is greatly regretable.

Dr. Brock, MedExtra's CEO is fond of saying "Everyone likes innovation, but nobody wants change". For every innovator like Dr. Krongrad, there are many people who promote the status quo.

Too bad that revolutionary advancement in medicine don't gain popularity as quickly as Youtube!

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