Minimally Invasive Suturing Device

1999 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brian M. Fudge ◽  
Drew Verkade
Keyword(s):  
Minimally Invasive ◽  
Surgical Procedures ◽  
Medical Devices ◽  
Medical Costs ◽  
The Body ◽  
Minimally Invasive Techniques ◽  
Small Incision ◽  
Invasive Techniques ◽  
Rehabilitation Time

Abstract The design of an intracorpeal suturing device that will assist surgeons in placing an internal suture through a small incision. Performing surgical procedures through a small incision greatly reduces patient trauma and rehabilitation time, both of which are proportionally related to medical costs. Medical devices exists today that allow surgeons to perform procedures through small incisions, unfortunately, it is difficult to place sutures deep in the body using minimally invasive techniques. A device that enables surgeons to place sutures minimally invasively will facilitate surgeons by increasing the scope of procedures that can be preformed using this technique.

Robotic Camera Assistance: The Future of Laparoscopic and Thoracoscopic Surgery?

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (5) ◽  
pp. 485-491 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jason M. Ali ◽  
Kyle Lam ◽  
Aman S. Coonar
Keyword(s):  
Visual Field ◽  
Minimally Invasive ◽  
Surgical Procedures ◽  
Thoracoscopic Surgery ◽  
Minimally Invasive Techniques ◽  
Robotic Technology ◽  
Robotic Camera ◽  
Camera Holder ◽  
Invasive Techniques ◽  
Surgeon Satisfaction

Introduction. Minimally invasive techniques have become the standard for a variety of procedures across all surgical specialties. There has been a recent move to integrate robotic technology into standard laparoscopic and thoracoscopic surgery with the aim of improving stability of the visual field with the use of robotic camera assistance. The aim of this study was to report on and examine the use of a headset-controlled robotic camera holder, FreeHand. Methods. Between May 2013 and Dec 2016, 105 procedures were observed where the FreeHand robotic camera assistant was used. Observations were made of 43 consultant surgeons in 30 hospitals performing 21 different surgical procedures. During the surgery, the number of scope cleans and collisions were quantified, and surgeons were asked to score from 0 to 5 the setup, ergonomics, usability, and overall experience in a questionnaire. Results. Overall surgeon satisfaction was rated as “good” for setup (4.29), ergonomics of the system (4.12), usability (4.39), and overall experience of the system (4.34). In 8 operations (7.6%), there was a conversion from robotic camera assistant to manual assistant. There were no reported adverse events attributable to the use of the system. Conclusion. This study demonstrates the breadth of surgical procedures that can be performed with a robotic camera assistant. The robotic camera assistant was found to be safe and simple to use and was positively perceived on assessment in multiple procedures spanning several surgical specialties. This work suggests that robotic camera assistants may offer significant benefits to laparoscopic and thoracoscopic surgeons.

scholarly journals Imaging techniques as a method of sectional examination in forensic veterinary medicine

2018 ◽  
Vol 74 (1) ◽  
pp. 6005-2018
Author(s):  
MAŁGORZATA GRELA ◽  
PIOTR LISTOS ◽  
MAGDALENA GRYZIŃSKA ◽  
WOJCIECH CHAGOWSKI ◽  
GRZEGORZ BUSZEWICZ ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Veterinary Medicine ◽  
Minimally Invasive ◽  
Imaging Techniques ◽  
Comprehensive Analysis ◽  
The Body ◽  
Minimally Invasive Techniques ◽  
Pathological Changes ◽  
Body Scanning ◽  
Non Invasive ◽  
Invasive Techniques

An autopsy or necropsy can be performed only once; therefore, its proper execution is of fundamental importance in explaining the cause of death. The protocol with photographic documentation is an integral part of the autopsy, but sometimes it does not fully reflect the state of the body and the pathological changes observed at each stage of the procedure. These shortcomings are addressed by modern imaging techniques, which are increasingly used during the autopsy of human bodies, but quite rarely during necropsy of animals. Non-invasive techniques (CT, MRI, or photogrammetry with laser body scanning), or in some cases also minimally invasive techniques (biopsy), enable comprehensive analysis of the carcass, but Virtopsy is only a supplement to the classical autopsy, especially in veterinary forensic medicine..

scholarly journals The case of the multistage treatment of acute pancreatitis using a variety of minimally invasive techniques

2020 ◽  
Vol 39 (3) ◽  
pp. 40-49
Author(s):  
Sergey Y. Ivanusa ◽  
Maksim Lazutkin ◽  
Dmitriy Shershen ◽  
Anton Chebotar
Keyword(s):  
Acute Pancreatitis ◽  
Postoperative Complications ◽  
Minimally Invasive ◽  
Surgical Procedures ◽  
Infectious Complications ◽  
Minimally Invasive Techniques ◽  
Septic Complications ◽  
Results Of Treatment ◽  
Invasive Techniques ◽  
Surgical Injury

Treatment of acute pancreatitis and infectious complications is a complex multidisciplinary task. The use of traditional surgical procedures for the rehabilitation of foci of pancreatogenic infection often aggravates the course of the disease, leads to the development of postoperative complications, does not improve the results of treatment. On the contrary, the use of minimally invasive techniques avoids additional surgical injury. The case of stage treatment of acute pancreatitis and its purulent-septic complications with the use of minimally invasive technologies is presented to the readers.

Minimally invasive techniques in common surgical procedures: Implications for training

2003 ◽  
Vol 172 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-29 ◽  
Author(s):  
PH McCormick ◽  
WA Tanner ◽  
FBV Keane ◽  
S Tierney
Keyword(s):  
Minimally Invasive ◽  
Surgical Procedures ◽  
Minimally Invasive Techniques ◽  
Invasive Techniques

Treatment of Refractory Low Back Pain Caused by Degenerative Spine Disease with Minimally Invasive Techniques

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (1_suppl) ◽  
pp. s-0034-1376724-s-0034-1376724
Author(s):  
K. Vladimirovich Tyulikov ◽  
K. Korostelev ◽  
V. Manukovsky ◽  
V. Litvinenko ◽  
V. Badalov
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Minimally Invasive ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Minimally Invasive Techniques ◽  
Degenerative Spine ◽  
Degenerative Spine Disease ◽  
Invasive Techniques ◽  
Spine Disease

Quantification Analysis of Minimally Invasive Techniques to the Infratemporal Fossa

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Moustafa Ali ◽  
Nyall London ◽  
Daniel Prevedello ◽  
Tekin Baglam ◽  
Ray Cho ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Minimally Invasive ◽  
Infratemporal Fossa ◽  
Minimally Invasive Techniques ◽  
Quantification Analysis ◽  
Invasive Techniques

Aumento de coroa estética sem elevação de retalho – abordagem minimamente invasiva

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (45) ◽  
pp. 34-39
Author(s):  
Flavia Sukekava ◽  
Julia Helena Luiz ◽  
Paloma Palma ◽  
Jaques Luiz
Keyword(s):  
Minimally Invasive ◽  
Correct Diagnosis ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Minimally Invasive Techniques ◽  
Bone Removal ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Treatment Plans ◽  
Invasive Techniques ◽  
Crown Lengthening ◽  
Gummy Smile

Gummy smile is a characteristic in which the patient exposes more than 2 mm of keratinized gingiva in forced smile. With a multifactorial cause, its correct planning depends directly on the correct diagnosis. Usually, the procedures that involve manipulation and the enlargement of the aesthetical crown lengthening are surgical. The objective of this case series was to show the advantages of surgical crown augmentation surgery in aesthetic areas with minimally invasive techniques. Three cases of gummy smile were presented, with different treatment plans and techniques for execution. In the 3 cases, bone removal was performed with piezoelectric ultrasound, which made the postoperative more comfortable for patients. These cases illustrate the use of technology to reduce morbidity in patients who need to undergo bone removal to treat gingival smile.

Laser Stories in Medicine

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Science Repository
Keyword(s):  
Minimally Invasive ◽  
Modern Medicine ◽  
Minimally Invasive Techniques ◽  
Invasive Techniques

The usage of lasers has become increasingly popular in modern medicine, as minimally invasive techniques are continually being used in the treatment of different pathologic pathways

scholarly journals Minimally Invasive Local Treatments for Bone and Pulmonary Metastases

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meena Bedi ◽  
David M. King ◽  
Sean Tutton
Keyword(s):  
Minimally Invasive ◽  
Bone Metastases ◽  
Metastatic Disease ◽  
Pulmonary Metastases ◽  
Alternative Therapies ◽  
Minimally Invasive Techniques ◽  
Invasive Techniques

Surgery and chemotherapy have historically been the mainstay of treatment in patients with metastatic disease. However there are many alternative therapies available to relieve the symptoms and morbidity of metastases. In this paper, we review the role and highlight the advantages of minimally invasive techniques employed in patients with pulmonary and bone metastases.

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