that's 30% cooler than
other cameras on the
market. That lessens the
possibility of flames
igniting if the camera is
accidentally rested on
drapes after use.
Surgeons can also use
push-button controls on
the camera's head, or
voice commands deliv-
ered through a headset,
to control OR equipment
such as light sources
and insufflators.
Surgeon profiles on
the company's SDC3
information manage-
ment system let the OR
team set equipment to
physician-specific set-
tings with a tap on the
system's touchscreen.
Surgeons can connect
wirelessly to a facility's
intranet to send digital
images and videos of
surgery to a PACS sys-
tem or EMR. They can
also download the
7. SMALL WONDER Stryker showcased
its new option for mini-laparoscopy.
8. PULL THE STRING Novatract Surgical's
tissue retractor (above) gives surgeons
a helping hand, says Dr. Renton (below).
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