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Endogun obtains FDA approval for soft tissue fastener > Licensed EndoFast Reliant Bladder Fixator to Cook Medical > Minimally invasive surgical procedures > Pelvic floor procedures in women > Biomedix Incubator Ltd BMDX > Portfolio company > Endogun Medical Systems Ltd > US Food and Drug Administration FDA approval > Internal soft-tissue fastener > Replaces current invasive procedures

Monday, April 28, 2008

Is the EndoFast device unique in the strength of attachment obtained? Are small, custom designed darts that are pushed into the tissue replacing time consuming suturing? Will a flexible version for endolumnal applications be feasible?

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Hybrid procedures > Bridge between laparoscopic and transluminal surgery > Natural Orifice Trans Umbilical Surgery NOTUS > Trans Umbilical Endoscopic Surgery TUES > Trans Umbilical Laparoscopic Assisted TULA > New ways how to minimize bodily trauma > Improved cosmesis > Psychological advantage for patients

Wednesday, February 27, 2008

What are the benefits of performing a cholecystectomy through a 20mm umbilical port that might increase the risk of abdominal wall complications? Will it be possible to reduce the size of the instruments and scopes to make them suitable for a smaller umbilical port? What role have flexible scopes with operative channels and endoscopic instruments?

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EndoFast Reliant™ System > New MIS Fastener Device For Endoscopic, Laparoscopic And Vaginal Procedures > Endogun Medical Systems

Friday, November 9, 2007

Are small, custom designed darts that are pushed into the tissue replacing time consuming suturing? Is the EndoFast device unique in the strength of attachment obtained? What are the results of a French clinical investigation to evaluate safety and performance of the devices in vaginal wall reinforcement?

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Christopher C. Thompson, MD, Guest Faculty at advancedlaparoscopy.com > Lee Swanstrom, MD > NOSCAR Natural Orifice Surgery Consortium for Assessment and Research

Monday, September 24, 2007

Has a new dimension been added to minimally invasive surgery that eliminates complications associated with traditional surgery such as postoperative abdominal wall pain, wound infections, hernias, adhesions, and impaired immune function? Are second generation devices currently being evaluated and have any of the prototypes been proven to be more feasible for clinical application?

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Knotless fixation system with suture anchors

Monday, September 10, 2007

Can Rotator cuff repairs be done more secure in a minimally invasive fashion? Will a new knotless technique lead the way? What role will the new suture anchors with two pre-attached sutures play in the development of this market segment?

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