Device Objective:Laparoscopic ventral hernia repair (VHR) is a well-accepted method for addressing abdominal wall hernia. The BARD ECHO mesh positioning system is a newly marketed device used to facilitate mesh placement and improve the efficiency of laparoscopic VHR. Description:The BARD ECHO device consists of a pre-attached inflatable balloon packaged with Ventralight ST polypropylene mesh and […]
Objective As minimal access surgery continues to evolve for greater patient benefit, there is a need for enabling technology that performs simply, reliably and efficiently in response to surgeons’ real-world requirements. Furthermore, novel devices need to function intuitively and seem immediately familiar and so need be compatible with existing instrumentation and accommodate variety of use in […]
Introduction: The trend towards minimally invasive procedures has progressed rapidly over the past several decades. Novel techniques and new technologies are constantly being introduced to perform increasingly complex procedures through very limited incisions. Utilization of an ostomy site for laparoscopic colorectal surgery has been described. We performed a cholecystectomy and ileorectal anastamosis (IRA) through an […]
Background: This group has previously reported work on a cart-based AV system for communication to the OR using the internet. This technology has been transformed into wearable technology to enable a less restrictive interface between the operating surgeon and mentor.Objective: To develop a mobile system using wearable technology that enables a mentor surgeon to communicate […]
ObjectiveTo develop a virtual Reality (VR) simulator to teach the various mechanisms through which injury can occur when using electrosurgery during minimally invasive surgery. Description and MethodsInadvertent thermal injuries do occasionally occur when using electrosurgical devices. The 3 main mechanisms responsible are insulation failure, direct coupling and capacitive coupling. A force feedback enabled VR simulator […]