Theator

Theator is a pioneering surgical intelligence company that has developed a cutting-edge platform to capture, analyze, and extract insights from surgical video data using AI and computer vision technology. Their platform automatically records robotic and laparoscopic surgical procedures, securely stores the footage on a self-managed cloud, and leverages machine learning algorithms to annotate key steps, events, and practices during the surgery.

By linking structured surgical video data to patient outcomes, Theator's platform enables healthcare providers to identify best practices, standardize surgical techniques, optimize operational efficiency, and accelerate training. Their technology has demonstrated significant improvements in surgical quality, patient safety, and cost savings. As of July 2022, Theator's library contained over 30,000 hours of anonymized surgical video, with nearly a billion frames analyzed.

The company's AI-powered video management system streamlines continuous quality improvement initiatives and greater operating room optimization by reducing idle time, standardizing instrument usage, and minimizing re-operations. Interactive feedback tools with built-in assessments enhance the proficiency of surgical trainees, accelerating their education.

Theator's surgical intelligence platform has been adopted by leading healthcare institutions, including the Mayo Clinic, Baptist-MD Anderson Cancer Center, Mount Sinai Health System, and HCA Florida healthcare West Division. In May 2024, the company announced its acquisition by a major healthcare technology firm, further solidifying its position as a transformative force in the surgical field.

Key customers and partnerships

Theator has forged strategic partnerships with renowned healthcare organizations and industry leaders. The Canadian Association of General Surgeons has collaborated with Theator to leverage its surgical intelligence platform for quality improvement initiatives.

Additionally, Theator has established relationships with major medical centers across the US, Canada, and Israel. These include the Mayo Clinic, Baptist-MD Anderson Cancer Center, Mount Sinai Health System, HCA Florida healthcare West Division, and Cleveland Clinic, among others.

Through these collaborations, Theator has enabled healthcare providers to optimize surgical practices, enhance patient outcomes, and streamline operational efficiency. For instance, a medical center utilized Theator's insights to increase adherence to a critical safety milestone during laparoscopic hysterectomies by 56% while reducing average procedure time by 13%.