TransEnterix announced the sale of certain AutoLap image-based
laparoscope positioning system assets to Great Belief International Limited, for total proceeds of $47M.
In this study, the clinical difference of laparoscopic surgery and laparotomy in the treatment of pediatric choledochal cyst was analyzed to explore the advantages, disadvantages of
laparoscope in the treatment of congenital choledochal cyst, which provides a reference and theoretical basis for the application of
laparoscope in the treatment of pediatric choledochal cyst.
Using proprietary technology, the Ultra-Slim Video
Laparoscope System (EL-580FN) delivers enhanced image resolution, color fidelity, and display quality, says FUJIFILM.
Gynaecologic laparoscopy is an alternative to open surgery using
laparoscope to look inside pelvic area.
Dr Marzouqi decided to operate using a
laparoscope to facilitate quick recovery and give relief to the patient who was in great pain and had lost 20kg in weight.
The paediatric surgery team has created a medical record in the Sultanate by conducting 100 surgical operations for the removal of spleen by
laparoscope.
Ahmad Nabeel, inventor of the Virtual Beam and Self-Cleaning
Laparoscope, an automated, self-cleaning
laparoscope with a virtual beam - making surgeries safer for both doctor and patient - came in a well-deserved second place with a combined score of 30%, earning himself $150,000 USD.
During the event, WISH took the opportunity to showcase talented young Arab innovators including Dr Ahmad Nabeel from Kuwait, inventor of 'Virtual Beam and the Self-Cleaning
Laparoscope', which offers an innovative way of cleaning a
laparoscope's lens without having to remove the
laparoscope from the patient, thereby minimising risk of infection and significantly cutting surgery time.
Ahmad demonstrated his self-cleaning
laparoscope lens, which he hopes will revolutionize how doctors perform surgery.
To determine the best operative approach for the operation through the retroperitoneal space, an anatomic probe was used to imitate the
laparoscope in the retroperitoneal splanchnicectomy to find the suitable section to carry on the operation.
The port has an opening for the
laparoscope (either a 5-mm 30-degree straight or a 5-mm articulating
laparoscope) and an opening for the morcellator, as well as two small openings for insufflation and for smoke exhaustion.