Friday, March 12, 2010
Handheld Laser Scanner Identifies Nature of Breast Masses
In a recent article in journal Radiology, researchers from UC Irvine and University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign describe a method of using a laser to differentiate between benign and malignant tumors within breast tissue. The handheld scanner device in the study is based on frequency domain photon migration and watches the scattering and absorption of laser light as it moves through tissue. The technology, already proving itself effective in clinical trials, may bring a radiation-free modality to your breast cancer oncologist's office.
From a UC Irvine press release:
Unlike mammograms, the scanner provides detailed metabolic information by measuring hemoglobin, fat and water content, as well as tumor oxygen consumption and tissue density. In the study, researchers found that potentially dangerous malignant tumors and benign tumors have different metabolic fingerprints.Separately, the UCI laser breast scanner is proving beneficial in evaluating the effectiveness of chemotherapy by supplying detailed data on changes in breast tumor metabolism during treatments. This information, which can be accessed quickly at bedside, lets oncologists tailor chemotherapy based on how a patient responds.
Press release: Beyond mammography: Handheld laser scanner improves detection and treatment of breast cancer ...
Abstract in Radiology: Characterization of Metabolic Differences between Benign and Malignant Tumors: High-Spectral-Resolution Diffuse Optical Spectroscopy
(hat tip: The Engineer)
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Monday, March 8, 2010
Olive Medical's New Disposable High Definition Endoscopy Camera
Dr. Steven Palter of Docinthemachine was given a chance to check out a new disposable HD endoscopic video camera. The device, made by Olive Medical of Sandy, Utah, has a 1080p resolution and will cost around $300 once regulatory clearance has been obtained.
Here's from Dr Palter's post:
I had a chance to speak with them about the system and they claim they are using a native HD imaging sensor chip. if so, they would be the first surgical camera system to do so. All other HD systems available today do not natively sense in 1080 but rather employ post imaging processing to upscale and modify the image. Their camera unit also includes integrated still image capture software eliminating the need for yet another $10,000-$30,000 box - although with obviously less features (no video, printer, etc).
Here are two videos, one made with a "market-leading endoscopic camera" and the other with the new disposable HD cam. Olive isn't saying which one is which, so judge for yourself:
Docinthemachine: First Disposable Single Use HD Endocopic System-DITM Exclusive...
Product page: Olive Single-Use HD Camera ...
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Friday, March 5, 2010
marLED Surgical Lights from KLS Martin
By perusing through the latest stuff coming out of Germany, we found a little press release from Gebrüder Martin GmbH & Co.KG, also known as KLS Martin Group, that profiled the company's new generation of operating lights, named marLED.
This operating room fixture runs on what the company calls "Second-Generation LEDs" and is designed to minimize formation of shadows and to deliver a cold, bright light. Furthermore, the marLED can be equipped with KLS Martin's surgiCam SD and HD camera systems, for an intraop procedure recording. The camera can be seen in the picture below.
From marLED product page:
In this brand-new product line, high-performance LEDs are used as a basis for effective problem solution even where surgical field illumination is difficult. By using a new overall approach in terms of design as well as lighting technology, it was possible to overcome the limits of existing solutions and set new standards regarding shadow prevention and color fidelity. The radically new optical and housing concept also makes a lasting contribution towards facilitating the surgeon's work. The innovative, modern design with its symbiosis of ergonomics and technology gives the operating room a pleasing, state-of-the-art atmosphere.Maximum adaptation of the light field Space-saving design creates room for movement Compatibility with laminar flow systems Ergonomic and perfectly easy operation with sensoTouch and sensoGrip Cool light and excellent shadow compensation Variable color temperature
Product pages: marLED; surgiCam
Press release: The marLED Lights from KLS Martin ...
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Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Urgent PC Neuromodulation System Stimulates Leg Nerve, Aims to Quell Overactive Bladder
Clinicians recently concluded a multicenter study of the Urgent PC Neuromodulation System for urinary urgency, urinary frequency and urge incontinence. The device, made by Uroplasty of Minnetonka, MN, is a neurostimulator that acts on the tibial nerve through the ankle via which it sends a signal to the sacral nerve plexus that regulates urinary function. The advantage of the system lies in its indirect, minimally invasive action.
Here's from the study abstract's results and conclusions:
The 13-week subject global response assessment for overall bladder symptoms demonstrated that percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation subjects achieved statistically significant improvement in bladder symptoms with 54.5% reporting moderately or markedly improved responses compared to 20.9% of sham subjects from baseline (p <0.001). All individual global response assessment subset symptom components demonstrated statistically significant improvement from baseline to 13 weeks for percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation compared to sham. Voiding diary parameters after 12 weeks of therapy showed percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation subjects had statistically significant improvements in frequency, nighttime voids, voids with moderate to severe urgency and urinary urge incontinence episodes compared to sham. No serious device related adverse events or malfunctions were reported.This pivotal multicenter, double-blind, randomized, sham controlled trial provides level I evidence that percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation therapy is safe and effective in treating overactive bladder symptoms. The compelling efficacy of percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation demonstrated in this trial is consistent with other recently published reports and supports the use of peripheral neuromodulation therapy for overactive bladder.
Abstract in The Journal of Urology: Randomized Trial of Percutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation Versus Sham Efficacy in the Treatment of Overactive Bladder Syndrome: Results From the SUmiT Trial
Press release: SUmiT TRIAL RESULTS CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE THERAPEUTIC EFFECT OF PERCUTANEOUS TIBIAL NERVE STIMULATION...
Product page: Urgent® PC ...
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Friday, February 26, 2010
RoSS Simulator Preps Surgeons to Use da Vinci Robot
Researchers from Roswell Park Cancer Institute and State University of New York at Buffalo, developed a surgical simulator to help train physicians to operate the da Vinci robot. The RoSS Robotic Surgical Simulator has been turned into a product and commercialized by a spinoff called Simulated Surgical Systems of Williamsville, NY. Practicing physicians and students can train on common tasks like suturing and knot tying, and even perform complete procedures like radical prostatectomies and hysterectomies.
Features of the device:
Stand-alone surgical simulator that is independent of a surgical robot, vision cart Cost of operating the RoSS is minimal as no consumables or disposables are required The RoSS data management system allows performance analysis and measurement tools to objectively measure and record performance User does not require monitoring thus enabling maximum flexibility and opportunity for training Surgical procedures can be rehearsed New surgical procedure modules can be added to the RoSS RoSS does not require an operating room environment and can be set up in a location most advantageous to access and training needs RoSS has a monitor which allows a user or tutor to observe the procedure Comprehensive curriculum to train for motor, and cognitive skills required to operate surgical robot Suite of simulated surgical procedures for fellow or resident to follow, and recreate the surgical steps of an expert surgeon
Press release: Introducing RoSS, a "Flight Simulator" for Robotic Surgery ...
Product page: RoSS Robotic Surgical Simulator ...
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Tuesday, February 16, 2010
GE's Vscan, World's Smallest Portable Ultrasound, Now Available Worldwide
GE Healthcare is finally releasing the much awaited Vscan pocket sized ultrasound. Many in the industry hope that this device offers a chance for physicians to make a move from stethoscopes to portable imaging devices, bringing advanced visualization to any examination room. The unit weighs one pound and is only 3 inches (7.6 cm) wide and 5.3 inches (13.5 cm) long, offering both standard black and white imaging, as well as colored blood flow doppler. GE is touting Vscan's size and capabilities for cardiologists to transthoracically view myocardium, pericardium, and heart valves, and for primary care physicians, as well as OB, ER, and others, to scan the liver, kidney, 
aorta and peripheral vessels, babies in the womb, and anything else the transducer can penetrate.
Features from the product FAQ:
An online portal provides Vscan users with training tools for the product and basic clinical
applications with sections about imaging technique, anatomy and trouble shooting
Intuitive user interface that can be controlled using the thumb
Intelligent workflow enhancements
Battery charger station and battery life of one hour scanning - good for up to 30 patients based on
average of 2 minutes per scan
Voice annotation
USB docking station
Link to a PC for organization and export of data
Gateway software with services tools and remote diagnostics
Here's our video from a GE event introducing the Vscan:
Press release: GE Healthcare Introduces Vscan™ Pocket-sized Visualization Tool for Point-of-care Imaging
Product page: Vscan ...
Flashbacks: A Closer Look at GE's Vscan Pocket Ultrasound ; More Details About The New GE Vscan Ultrasound System; GE's New Ultra Small Ultrasound May Become as Ubiquitous as Stethoscope
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Thursday, February 11, 2010
SafeStitch Medical's AMID Hernia Stapler Gets EU Clearance
European regulators have issued the CE Mark of approval to AMID Hernia Stapler, a product of Miami based SafeStitch Medical. The stapler, designed for hernia mesh fixation and skin closure, has been 510(k)'ed by the US Food and Drug Administration in November 2009.
More about the device:
SafeStitch designed the stapler in collaboration with Dr. Parviz Amid, a pioneer of and renowned expert in the Lichtenstein repair. Dr. Charles J. Filipi, SafeStitch's Medical Director and former President of the American Hernia Society, noted that "approximately one million hernia repairs are performed in the U.S. each year and the Lichtenstein repair is used in as many as 70% of inguinal hernia repairs worldwide. Based on clinical experience to date, we believe the AMID Stapler™ will make the Lichtenstein repair faster and more attractive to surgeons presently affixing mesh and closing incisions with sutures.""The AMID Stapler™ is angled for safety and better visibility and its patented mesh manipulators permit easy and safe mesh placement. Its 17 box-shaped, sharp-tipped titanium staples are designed specifically for this repair," explained Dr. Stewart Davis, SafeStitch's COO.
Press release: SafeStitch Medical, Inc. Receives CE Mark for the AMID Hernia Stapler...
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Thursday, February 4, 2010
Toshiba's Viamo Ultrasound Now Available in US
Toshiba won FDA approval to market the Viamo portable ultrasound, a convertible touchscreen device that the company promises provides the same image quality as premium cart systems. The package comes with a wheeled pole that can carry the Viamo and additional transducers for easy exchange.
From the product page:
Sharing its core imaging engine and transducer technology with Aplio XG, Viamo offers high-end image quality also in situations where unlimited portability is required.Its full range of high-performance imaging functions lets you visualize minute tissue details and vascular structures with precision for a faster, more accurate diagnosis. Advanced imaging functions such as Pulse Subtraction THI come standard with Viamo.
Viamo’s built-in touch screen allows for seamless workflow and an outstandingly comfortable and intuitive operation of the system. Viamo’s monitor can be rotated to enable free positioning of the screen. When fully turned and folded flat, Viamo can be operated in tablet mode solely via its touch screen. Individual key functions on Viamo’s console and touch screen are user programmable to suit your specific diagnostic requirements or personal preferences.
A whole range of workflow automation functions is available on Viamo. One-touch QuickScan for instance helps you achieve better imaging results in less time by automatically optimizing your imaging parameters. And Viamo’s innovative SonoSet™ function alows you to carry out examinations conveniently by simply executing freely programmable protocols step by step.
The battery-powered system is operational within just a few seconds when opened, making it instantaneously available also in critical situations.
Press release: TOSHIBA RECEIVES FDA CLEARANCE FOR VIAMO ULTRASOUND SYSTEM...
Product page: Viamo...
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Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Mobile Breast Cancer Screening Platform for The Arab World
Philips and Smit Mobile Equipment out of Oud-Beijerland, The Netherlands have developed a mobile breast screening truck specifically for deployment throughout the desert sands of the Middle East. The project development team took into consideration both the physical and cultural environment, and so integrated air conditioning and dust management systems as well as increased privacy in the interior architecture of the truck.
From a Philips announcement:
Philips and Smit Mobile Equipment partnered closely with breast screening program operators to translate their experience into a solution designed to meet the specific needs of patients and care providers in the Middle East. The design of the Mobile Mammography Screening Unit thus includes dressing facilities, a staff room and an examination room, as well as a self supporting air conditioning system. The vehicle also includes a built-in Philips Ambient Experience lighting system that contributes to a more pleasant patient experience and significantly reduces anxiety levels.In addition to providing a high level of patient comfort, the vehicle contains state-of-the-art screening equipment such as the Mammo Diagnost DR, Philips’ digital solution for mammography, designed for efficient high-volume screening. It provides excellent image quality and the streamlined intuitive user interface at the console makes working with the system comfortable and efficient for the radiographer and allows for a quick and easy examination for the patient.
The Mobile Mammography Screening Unit takes into consideration the care cycle from the screening of patients to transmission of data to medical centers, reporting and immediate follow-up. This could include making further appointments at hospitals where treatment may be provided.
Full story: Philips and Smit Mobile Equipment present solution for mobile breast cancer screening at Arab Health 2010...
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Monday, January 4, 2010
OCTO Port Modular Laparoscopy System for Single Incision Access
dalimSurgNET Corporation out of Seoul, South Korea has announced that it received the European CE Mark of approval to sell its OCTO Port laparoscopy device. The product provides up to four ports for introducing instruments via one incision.
Flexible Instrumental Movements: Soft Silicon cover and different height of Port
Detachable Port cap: Easy to remove specimen and convenient to exchange Port cap for the surgeon's preference
Transparent Cover: Visualization of safe spot inside
Smoke Evacuation: Separate smoke evacuation channel to provide clear vision during laparoscopic surgery
Various Port Mix: Two 12mm ports allow using 10mm scope and 12mm instrument together
Self Retractor: Self round retraction and protection of incision infection covering 10 to 50mm incision by two models
Easy Removal: Easy to remove by pulling remover using surgical forceps
Product page: OCTO Port...
Flashbacks: SILS Port Approved: Going Laparoscopic With Three Holes in One ; Endorsement Shines Bright Future for Single Port Laparoscopy; Single Incision Abdominal Laparoscopy from Covidien
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Monday, December 21, 2009
GammaLoc, a Breast Biopsy Navigation System
Dilon Diagnostics out of Newport News, Virginia has won FDA marketing approval for its GammaLōc breast biopsy localization tool. The system is used with a gamma ray camera to take two images 20 degrees from the left and right side of the breast. The software then triangulates the location of the tissue region in question.
GammaLōc® is a complementary technology to Dilon’s cornerstone product, the Dilon 6800® Gamma Camera. The GammaLōc® (GL) system will help doctors accurately locate breast lesions and enable gamma-guided biopsies, particularly useful for patients that have findings on the Dilon system that are not revealed with other imaging modalities.
The GammaLōc® system utilizes a CorreLocator™ paddle and a StereoView™ imaging collimator system - a technique similar to that used in stereotactic X-ray localization, and the GammaLōc® software calculates the specific location of the suspect lesion. The compact design allows for breast biopsies with optimal patient comfort; and the entire system is small and portable, allowing physicians to perform molecular imaging guided biopsy procedures anywhere on site.
Press release: Dilon Diagnostics Gamma-Guided Localization System Cleared by FDA...
Product page: The GammaLōc® System...
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Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Siemens and NVIDIA Team Up to Deliver 3D Prenatal Ultrasound to Future Parents
Siemens has formed a partnership with video graphics company NVIDIA to create a 3D visualization system for expecting parents to get up and close with their fetus. The system uses a PC to process images from a Siemens ACUSON S2000 and NVIDIA's 3D Vision glasses to produce stereo visuals of the child. The system is currently on show at the RSNA 2009 conference in Chicago.
The clinical images, obtained with the ACUSON S2000™ ultrasound system, are further enhanced using Amnioscopic Rendering, a Siemens- exclusive technology that produces photo-realistic 3D images of the fetus. While conventional 3D ultrasound technologies use two-dimensional monitors for the evaluation of 3D images, utilizing NVIDIA 3D Vision technology, users can experience 3D images in real 3D, vastly improving the overall ultrasound experience.The experience was demonstrated at the Radiological Society of North America’s Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, which showcases the world’s most cutting-edge science, education, and technology in radiology and medical imaging. Siemens’ fourSight Workplace, which manages clinical images, clips and 3D/4D volume data to enhance department workflow, utilizes a Dell Precision T5500 workstation driven by an NVIDIA Quadro FX 3800 professional graphics card, a Samsung 2233RZ 22-inch, 3D Vision-ready LCD, and NVIDIA 3D Vision glasses to demonstrate how patients and their doctors can view remarkable, high-resolution, three-dimensional sonograms in true 3D.
Quad buffered stereo is enabled with 3D stereoscopic glasses and displays, driven by NVIDIA Quadro FX high-end and ultra-high end solutions.
Press release: NVIDIA, Siemens Healthcare Take Immersive 3D From The Movie Theater Into The Doctor's Office...
Product pages: NVIDIA 3D Vision; Siemens ACUSON S2000
(hat tip: VizWorld)
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Monday, November 23, 2009
IR Micro-Endoscope to See Underneath Epithelium
University of Florida Researcher Huikai Xie is working on an endoscopic imaging technique using a tiny infrared scanning technology that, when placed near the surface of a tissue, moves rapidly back and forth to not only provide high resolution images of epithelial tissue, but also peer immediately underneath it.
Xie and his team have already published forty papers on the research and recently founded WiOptix, Inc. to try and commercialize the technology. His vision is not only to augment and/or supplement a traditional endoscope, but to merge the technology with cutting tools for surgical use, so that "when surgeons begin cutting, they know exactly what's in front of them."
From the University of Florida press release:
Xie's endoscopes replace the cameras with infrared scanners smaller than pencil erasers. The heart of his scanner is a microelectromechanical system, or MEMS, device: A tiny motorized MEMS mirror that pivots back and forth to reflect a highly focused infrared beam.By itself, the beam only strikes a period-sized dot of tissue. But the MEMS mirror allows it to move methodically back and forth, scanning a fingernail-sized piece of tissue row by row, like a lawnmower moving across a yard. The resulting image is high resolution: Xie said his scanners have achieved resolution of 10 microns, or 10 millionths of a meter, in laboratory tests. That's more than 10 times higher resolution than the only other non-camera-based endoscopes on the market, which use ultrasound technology, he said. The high-resolution image also includes depth information, so the risky biopsy can be more specific to avoid randomness, or even completely avoided.
Computers process the return signal from the endoscopes, transforming it into a three-dimensional image of the surface tissue and the tissue beneath. One scanner even produces a 360-degree-image of all the tissue surrounding the endoscope. Doctors or other trained observers can then search the image for abnormalities or suspicious growth patterns.
Press release: Engineer designs micro-endoscope to seek out early signs of cancer...
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Friday, November 20, 2009
Let Draeger Polaris Be Your Guiding Light
We are continuing to profile the latest gadgets that are being showcased at the Medica 2009 in Düsseldorf. This beautiful line of cold OR light systems, appropriately dubbed Polaris, comes from Drägerwerk AG & Co., a company better known to everyone as Dräger.
Details from the press release:
Compared with conventional light sources, the smaller LEDs of the Polaris system are considerably more energy-efficient than conventional light sources. An LED light source has a life span of about 30,000 hours (corresponding to about seven to ten years of service life in the operating room), while the life span of a conventional light source is about 1,000 hours (corresponding to about four months of service life in the operating room). The slight amount of lost heat from the LEDs is dispensed through the top of the housing.The different Polaris models are distinguished by their illuminating power. They can be used as an individual OR light or as a satellite in multiple-light systems, and can also be equipped with an integrated camera.
This new product design received the red dot design award 2008 which, according to the Design Zentrum Nordrhein Westfalen, is based on criteria such as innovation, functionality, quality and ergonomics.
The 108 light-emitting diodes of the Polaris (700 model) distribute light with a color temperature of 4,600 Kelvin. "Cold light" (without long-wave infrared content) is generated by means of a phosphor layer on the semiconductor and focused via an optical system. The LEDs are installed in the reflectors in pairs.
The individual light paths form a light cylinder which has an illumination depth of about 1,100 millimeters and a variable diameter of 220 to 290 millimeters. This ensures that the light of each LED can be focused on the OR field and that several surgeons can work simultaneously on the OR field without noticeably reducing the brightness.
Press release: Precision lighting with the new Dräger Polaris...
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Thursday, November 19, 2009
My Lab One Portable Ultrasound from Esaote Makes Debut
At the ongoing Medica 2009 in Düsseldorf, Esaote out of Genoa, Italy is releasing a new portable ultrasound system that features a 12 inch touch screen for manipulating settings without having to use buttons. The My Lab One can be worn on a shoulder strap and is designed for mobile applications such as ambulatory anesthesia, EMT, military and sports medicine.
From the press release:
The automatic rotation of the image according to the position of the system, an ergonomic probe equipped with controls, a long life battery, all add up to making this ultrasound an extraordinary innovation in the medical system arena.MyLab One is a “dedicated” ultrasound, which reflects perfectly today’s need for diagnostic capabilities in many different fields of application: from Radiology to Cardiology, from to Orthopaedics, Anaesthesia, Sports Medicine, etc… or in first-aid, emergency, vascular screening as well as in general practices.
Press release: Esaote presents “My Lab One” Innovative “wearable” ultrasound scanner ARM HELD
Product page: Esaote ultrasound...
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Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Zilico Handheld System for Rapid Cervical CA Diagnosis
Later this month at MEDICA 2009 in Düsseldorf, Germany, Zilico out of Sheffield, UK will be showing off the company's new handheld probe for cervical cancer screening. The Zilico APX device uses electrical impedance spectroscopy to detect differences between normal, precancerous, and cancerous tissue.
Zilico is developing a new system with two applications to provide “real time” results for women undergoing both these types of test, removing several weeks of waiting for a diagnosis. The system consists of a portable hand-held device, a single use disposable sleeve and docking station. This system is safe, painless, and accurate.Zilico was formed in 2006 as Aperio Diagnostics Ltd and has focused on developing a commercially manufactured device for the first of its applications, aimed at the colposcopy market. Clinical data on 500 women has demonstrated superior performance over existing diagnostic procedures. A multi-centre clinical trial started in April 2009.
1. Disposable sleeve - replaced for each patient
2. Wipe-clean surfaces - suitable for examination rooms
3. Wireless operation
4. On-board user interface - for ease of operation
5. Ergonomic design
6. Built-in QC tests
Product page : Zilico APX...
(hat tip: MTB Europe)
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Friday, October 23, 2009
Lap-Pak, a Student Designed Abdominal Retractor, On Road to Market Realization
A device developed by clinicians and students at Johns Hopkins University to move bowels out of the way in laparotomies has been licensed to Seguro Surgical, a Columbia, Maryland company. The Lap-Pak is see-through and flexible, giving you ability to quickly displace the guts without all the towels and sponges and external retractors.
The primary goal for Lap-Pak is to reduce bowel packing time by 50%. Use of Lap-pak during laparotomies ensures interoperability with retractors, facilitates monitoring of bowels, and maintains tissue temperature and hydration.The Lap-Pak device is a one-piece device constructed from a soft and flexible material that is easy to position. It contains a stable body support that evenly distributes pressure. Side and bottom flaps contour against the abdominal walls to prevent movement and allow for varied cavity sizes. The dual top flaps shield the bowels while maintaining visibility of the intestines as well as internal temperature and moisture. The product will be offered in three sizes designed to fit over 80% of adults.
Press release: Seguro Acquires Worldwide Rights to Johns Hopkins Abdominal Surgery Device...
Product page: Lap-pak...
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Ultra High Resolution Video Used In Laparoscopic Surgery
Our good friend Dr. Steven Palter has just performed the world's first ultra high definition laparoscopic surgery using the Red One 4K camera. The imagery, at four times the resolution of standard high definition video, was later displayed in all its glory in 3D to the American Society for Reproductive Medicine on a Sony SRXR-220 projector. Using equipment worth over a million dollars, this is truly the clearest view inside the body ever recorded.
As detail and resolution increases surgeons will see and perform better. For this reason I set out to see if images 4 times the resolution ofHD could be obtained through our surgical scopes and if the next generation of Hollywood 4k cameras could be used for surgery. In a pilot project we successfully connected the camera of the future to our surgical scope and obtained the highest resolution surgical images of body ever directly in the procedure.By increasing resolution to this level we allow the surgeon to be actually immersed in images that surpass the live surgical experience. The resolution approaches that of the human eye but it is combined with 10 fold magnification through the telescopes which operate just inches away from the disease. The progress from regular surgical film technology is like comparing sitting in an HD home theater to watching a video on a cell phone.
Amazingly, the surgeons in the conference were able to visualize the surgery they were watching better than if they had been in the operating room live. If it can transform the immersive experience of the movies with unprecedented realism wouldn't you want that degree of vision in your surgeon's hands? By combining unprecedented resolution and magnification the surgical images were beyond what a surgeon would have standing live in the operating room. Those in the audience predicted this technology would further revolutionize minimally invasive surgery as it becomes incorporated into the OR of the future.
Link: World's First "4k" Laparoscopy Performed- Surgery in 4X HD!
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Wednesday, October 21, 2009
GE's New Ultra Small Ultrasound May Become as Ubiquitous as Stethoscope
Yesterday at the Web 2.0 Summit in San Francisco, GE showed off their new 
handheld ultrasound device. The Vscan looks like a cross between an iPod and a cell phone, making it possibly the world's smallest ultrasound. Later today we'll be attending GE's healthymagination technology showcase in New York where further details and specs will hopefully become available.
For critical care clinicians, Vscan can offer an immediate look beyond patient vital signs with the potential to identify critical issues, like fluid around the heart, which could be a sign of congestive heart failure. And for cardiologists, Vscan provides a dependable visual evaluation of how well the heart is pumping at a glance, so they can treat patients more efficiently.
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» Siemens Adds Tomosynthesis to Its Top Line Mammography System (October 19, 2009)
» Tiny Portable Ultrasound from SonoSite Gets US OK (October 5, 2009)
» A-lap Is an Innovative Laparoscopic Surgical Retractor (October 1, 2009)
» Hologic's Cervical Cancer Screening System ThinPrep Gets EU OK (September 30, 2009)
» Tactile Sensing Robot Does Hands-On Detection of Tumors (August 25, 2009)
» Trig's LaborPro System Aims at Clinicians, Patients, and Little Babies (August 21, 2009)
» CellScope, a "Mobile Phone Based Clinical Microscopy for Global Health Applications" (July 22, 2009)
» Minimally Invasive Adiana Contraception Device Gets US Approval (July 8, 2009)
» NanoMaxx Tiny 6 Lb. Ultrasound System Unveiled (July 7, 2009)
» Improve Your Ultrasound Skills With New SonoSite iPhone App (June 24, 2009)
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» Unscrambling ECG for Early Monitoring of Fetal Heartbeat (June 1, 2009)
» PMI Gets Approval for Powered Minimally Invasive Surgical Tools (May 28, 2009)
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» Single Incision Abdominal Laparoscopy from Covidien (April 24, 2009)
» Mobile Clinical Imaging On a Smart Phone (April 20, 2009)
» SpacePilot PRO Is a Long Way from the Hospital (April 20, 2009)
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» da Vinci Surgical System Now in Enhanced 3D HD (April 6, 2009)
» Easy Hemoglobin Monitoring Without Butterflies, Needles or Catheters (March 25, 2009)
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» Siemens Rolls Out 1.5 Tesla MRI for Breast Visualization (February 23, 2009)
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» HD9: New Ultrasound Offering from Philips (January 29, 2009)
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» PlasmaBlade System Gets FDA Go Ahead (July 24, 2008)
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» World's First 'Holter' Fetal/Maternal Monitor (April 26, 2007)
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» The Sentinel BreastScan (June 15, 2006)
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» The Colpexin™ Sphere (May 16, 2006)
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