Applications of Google Glass in Surgery
Andrew Wright, MD, Amy Morris, MD, Heather Evans, MD, Jonathan Ilgen, MD, Andrew Mesher, MD, Michael Levitt, MD. University of Washington. Google Glass is a wearable computer with integrated camera and heads-up display. It is uniquely suited to surgery because it 1) is hands-free and voice-controlled; 2) provides high quality video recording and transmission from… Continue Reading
Comparing visual-spatial task ability using monoscopic and stereoscopic views in medical data
Marisol Martinez Escobar, Bethany Junke, Joseph Holub, Eliot Winer, PhD. Iowa State University. The dramatic rise in the use of digital medical imaging technologies like Computed Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) allow medical professionals to see inside their patients like never before. Software products are available that allow this data to be viewed… Continue Reading
An Improved Mesh Fixation Device That May End the Debate About Suture Fixation – Pre-clinical experience of using the FasTouch(tm)
David Earle, MD, FACS, Brian Jacob, MD, Karl LeBlanc, MD. Baystate Medical Center. Objective of the technology: Despite advantages of the laparoscopic approach to ventral hernia repair, the majority of ventral hernias are repaired in an open fashion. This is partly due to technical difficulties of adequate mesh fixation. Additionally, there is still debate over… Continue Reading
First human results of a novel endoscopic gastric plication device in the treatment of obesity
G F Paulus, MD, T Verlaan, MD, E M Mathus-Vliegen, MD, PhD, E A Veldhuyzen, J M Conchillo, MD, PhD, P Fockens, N D Bouvy, MD, PhD. Maastricht University Medical Center, Academic Medical Center Amsterdam. Background Endoscopic volume reduction of the stomach may provide a minimal-invasive alternative for surgical procedures in the treatment of obesity… Continue Reading
Intracorporeal End-to-Side Esophagojejunostomy using Lap-Jack : A New Type of Laparoscopic Purse-string Suture Instrument
Chang Min Lee, MD, Sang-Yong Son, MD, Do-Hyun Jeong, MD, Sang-Hoon Ahn, MD, Do Joong Park, MD, PhD, Hyung-Ho Kim, MD, PhD. Seoul National University Bundang Hospital. Objective of the technology or device: The purpose of this study was to show the feasibility of using Lap-Jack, an independently developed purse-string suture instrument, in performance of… Continue Reading
Endoluminal Vacuum Therapy for Ivor-Lewis Anastomatic Leaks: A Pilot Study in a Swine Model
Rachel B Scott, DO, Laura H Rosenberger, MD, Lane A Ritter, MD, Amber L Shada, MD, Sanford H Feldman, DVM, PhD, Mark J Mentrikoski, MD, Daniel E Kleiner, MD. Western Connecticut Health Network, Department of Surgery; University of Virginia Health System, Department of Surgery. Objective of the technology or device Our study looked at the… Continue Reading
The Use of an Endoscopic Fluorescence Imaging System to Assist in Liver Resections
Chet W Hammill, MD, MCR, FACS, Cory Johnston, MD, Kevin Reavis, MD, FACS, Paul D Hansen, MD, FACS. The Oregon Clinic, Portland, OR. Objective: Evaluate the use of indocyanine green and fluorescence imaging to identify the liver segmental anatomy and bile leaks during laparoscopic liver resections. Description of the technology and methods of use: Indocyanine… Continue Reading
Assessment of Cognitive Load during Laparoscopic Skill Performance with Functional Near-Infared Spectroscopy
Elizabeth Gleeson, MD, MPH, Hasan Ayaz, PhD, Lucian Panait, MD, Andres Castellanos, MD, Catalin Copaescu, MD, PhD, Victor Tomulescu, MD, PhD. Drexel University College of Medicine, Dept of Surgery, Philadelphia, PA, Drexel University, School of Biomedical Engineering, Philadelphia, PA, Ponderas Hospital, Dept of Surgery, Bucharest, Romania, Fundeni Clinical Institute, Bucharest, Romania. 1. Introduction Although assessment… Continue Reading
Development of a Virtual Reality Electrosurgery Skills Trainer(VEST(c)) to Supplement FUSE
Brian F Allen, PhD, Jaisa Olasky, MD, Hussna Wakily, Daniel B Jones, MD, MS, Suvranu De, ScD, Steven Schwaitzberg, MD. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Harvard Medical School. Objective of the technology The Virtual Electrosurgical Skills Trainer (VEST) applies the malleable tools of virtual reality and physical simulation to create a guided, safe, interactive platform to teach… Continue Reading
Endoscopic assisted trans-gastric and colorectal full thickness resections are enabled by a novel 5 mm surgical stapler
Radu Pescarus, MD, Eran Shlomovitz, MD, Ahmed Sharata, MD, Maria Cassera, BS, Kevin M Reavis, MD, Christy M Dunst, MD, Lee L Swanstrom, MD. Providence Portland Medical Center and Gastrointestinal and Minimally Invasive Surgery Division, The Oregon Clinic, Portland, Oregon. Introduction and objectives: Recent enthusiasm for endoscopic full thickness resection (EFTR) has resulted in various… Continue Reading
Sensorless Force Estimation for a Motorized Surgical Grasper
Baoliang Zhao, Carl Nelson. Mechanical & Materials Engineering, University of Nebraska_Lincoln. Background and Objectives Robotic minimally invasive surgery has gained in popularity based on its advantages in certain procedure types. However, because of the loss of direct contact with the surgery site, the surgeon cannot readily perceive tactile information, which may adversely affect surgical… Continue Reading
Use of Photoacoustic Imaging to Predict Viscoelastic Properties of Human Tissue
Seth Goldstein, MD, Behnoosh Tavakoli, PhD, Ralph Hruban, MD, Emad Boctor, PhD, Michael Choti, MD, MBA. Johns Hopkins Departments of Surgery and Computer Science. Introduction: Integration of enhanced imaging modalities in the operating room offers the opportunity to improve the safety and efficiency of minimally invasive surgery. Specifically, enhanced imaging with the capability for tissue… Continue Reading
Safety and efficacy of post-anastomotic intraoperative endoscopy to avoid early anastomotic complications during gastrectomy for gastric cancer
Sang-Ho Jeong, Young-Joon Lee, Ju-Yeon Kim, Taejin Park, Sang-Kyung Choi, Soon-Chan Hong, Eun-Jung Jung, Young-tae Ju, Chi-Young Jeong, Woo-Song Ha, Ji-Ho Park. Gyeongsang National University. Background: Anastomotic complications such as leakage, bleeding, and stricture remain among the most serious complications of surgery for gastric cancer. No perfect method exists for accurate and reliable avoidance of… Continue Reading
A clear vision of the future through a disruptive innovation
James Ansell, MD, Neil Warren, Dr, Pete Wall, Dr, Kim Cocks, Dr, Stuart Goddard, Dr, Michael Stechman, Mr, David Scott-Coombes, Mr, Jared Torkington, Mr. Welsh Institute for Minimal Access Therapy, Cardiff, UK. University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, UK.. Objective of the technology or device Surgical smoke obscures the operative view and chronic inhalation may have… Continue Reading
A novel antimicrobial coated non-crosslinked acellular porcine dermal matrix inhibits in vitro Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) biofilm formation.
Yuri W Novitsky, MD, Ryan A Liese, BS, MBA, Jeffrey R Scott, PhD. University Hospitals Case Medical Center, Brown University, C. R. Bard, Inc. (Davol). Purpose: The objective of this study was to evaluate the antimicrobial efficacy of a novel antimicrobial (rifampin/minocyline)-coated non-crosslinked acellular porcine dermal matrix device (AM-coated ADM), as compared to Strattice™ Firm,… Continue Reading