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be worth the added expense, however. There are other standalone
insufflators that heat and humidify, but to have that incorporated in
the trocar eliminates another loud machine in the OR.
Aesculap
Caiman Vessel Sealing Instruments
Aesculap has added a bariatric length to its 5mm line of vessel sealing
instruments known for 26mm jaws that close tip first, from distal to
proximal ends, letting surgeons deliver consistent pressure in longer
bites for more efficient and effective seals with less than 1mm of ther-
mal spread.
Karl Storz
Image 1 SPIES
This new high-definition imaging system identifies, in real time, the
dark areas in an image and automatically adjusts pixels to lighten
hard-to-see anatomy. Surgeons face this problem a lot: When the fore-
ground of an image gets too bright, a conventional camera's iris closes
to keep the surgeon from being blinded by glare. However, that often
darkens the entire image, forcing surgeons to reposition the camera in
order to re-establish the view. This technology would cut down on
those time-wasting and frustrating adjustments.
Covidien
LigaSure Maryland Jaw
The one-button activation of the device enhances the design of an
established platform indicated to cut and seal vessels up to 7mm in
diameter. Surgeons pull the pistol grip, which depresses a button on
the inner handle, until a loud click indicates the tissue is grasped.
They then fully engage the grip until a second click and audible tone
indicates the cutting and sealing energy has been activated. The
design is ergonomically friendly for male and female surgeons who
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