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Category Archives: Advanced Laparoscopic Procedures

Prospective trial > Evaluating new circular and linear stapler > Gastrointestinal anastomosis > Commercial models of stapler devices > KYGW circular stapler > KYFB linear stapler > Changzhou Kangdi Medical Stapler > Chinese medical devices > Standard CDH circular and SDH linear staples, Ethicon Endo-Surgery > San Raffaele Scientific Institute Milan Italy

How does the ease of use, effectiveness and safety of the new stapling devices compare to U.S. models? Are the KYGW circular stapler and KYFB linear stapler from Changzhou Kangdi Medical Stapler comparable to Ethicon and Covidien devices? Are the anastomoses successfully completed without postoperative anastomotic fistula or dehiscence or do the Chinese staplers significantly […]

Surgery without scars > NOTES > NOSCAR > No longer far-fetched > Mouths and other orifices offer better pathway to internal organs > Minimizing risks > Lee Swanstrom > Oregon Clinic

Does the Notes approach have many potential advantages such as no external scars, cause less pain, and faster recovery?  Is NOSCAR surgery the natural evolution of endoscopic surgery? If a patient is offered a surgical option that would leave no scar, versus one with a little scar, which option would be chosen? IIP > Read on […]

Encision > Launches Next Generation of EnTouch Handles > Advanced Laparoscopic Procedures > Ultimate in patient safety > Best of class ergonomic instruments

Is the EnTouch handle the ultimate in patient safety along with best of class ergonomic instrument?

IIP > Read on here…
Encision Inc. (Amex: ECI) (”Encision” or the “Company”) announced today that it is launching its next generation of EnTouch handles for its AEM(R) articulating laparoscopic instrument inserts.
The new ES8200 and ES8200L handles feature a stiffer shaft […]