The new light 3D laparoscopy without robotics

From being safer to more cost effective, read on to know about 3D laparoscopy – a new technique for uterus associated surgeries

3D laparoscopy is safe, creates fewer complications, is cost-effective, reduces surgery time and even the number of days the patient needs to spend in the hospital post surgery. It also gives the surgeon, performing an invasive procedure, a far better field of vision, thus improving the precision and accuracy of the surgery.

3D Laprascopy Surgery

How to produce 3D surgical videos

 After performing over 25,000 laparoscopic surgeries, laparoscopic surgeon Dr Prakash Trivedi hails 3D laparoscopy as a beneficial advancement in the field of surgery. It could be a boon, for patients who have had a previous C-section, have fibroids or are high risk patients suffering from obesity, diabetes, blood pressure.

Dr Trivedi successfully performed 3D laparoscopic surgery on two patients at the Total Women’s Health Care Center, Mumbai. Parineeta Seth, 40 had been suffering from menstrual migraine, cramps, vomiting, and nausea for over a year and was mistakenly diagnosed as suffering from fibroids, when she actually had adenomysis and had to remove her uterus. “I was really worried about it but the 3D laparoscopy technique made it so simple. My sister, who underwent a hysterectomy, took a month to recover but just a week later, I don’t have any pain or discomfort and am already at work,” she says. Dr Trivedi adds, “Its just like doing an open surgery, but with the benefits of minimal invasion. Even suturing with 3D laparoscopy is so clear and simple.”

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Olympus Introduces the World's Only Articulating HD 3D Laparoscopic Surgical Video System

Technology Improves Speed, Accuracy and Precision of Surgical Procedures When Compared with 2D Surgical Systems.

The Olympus Articulating HD 3D Laparoscopic Surgical Video System delivers value to surgeons and patients by reducing surgical errors and improving the speed, accuracy and precision of surgical tasks such as dissection, grasping and suturing when compared with traditional 2D surgical systems, based on internal Olympus testing conducted using a simulated surgical model. This is accomplished by restoring natural 3D vision and depth perception when performing laparoscopic procedures and is independent of a surgeon's skill level.

"The Olympus HD 3D system is ideal for suturing, accurately identifying tissue planes and other precision surgical tasks that are required in my laparoscopic surgical cases," said Dr. Marcos Michellotti, Assistant Professor of Surgery at Loma Linda University Health System in Loma Linda, California. "In addition, the articulating design enables me to obtain the critical view of anatomical structures in HD 3D without losing the important visual horizon. This is not possible with traditional fixed angle laparoscopes."

Another significant advantage of the new Olympus HD 3D video platform is its availability as a module that can be easily added to an existing Olympus EVIS EXERA III Universal Imaging System. The modular design reduces the investment necessary to add 3D capability, and allows the surgeon to choose either 2D or 3D visualization from the surgical field. This helps to reduce capital investments and simplify asset management and training.                            

"The Olympus HD 3D System brings value to those surgeons that need the precision, resolution, and depth perception of 3D without the substantial capital investment and annual maintenance expenses associated with alternatives such as robotic technology," said Luke Calcraft, President of the Medical Systems Group at Olympus Corporation of the Americas. "We are leading the way with new innovations to help our customers realize the clinical efficacy and cost effectiveness required under Accountable Care."

Olympus is a pioneer of minimally invasive surgery (Laparoscopy), a modern technique in which an operation in the abdomen is performed through small incisions as compared to larger incisions needed in traditional surgical procedures. This surgical approach addresses the key requirements of Healthcare Reform:

Increased Quality of Care – Minimally invasive surgery provides better clinical outcomes than traditional "open" surgery.
Decreased Costs – Numerous industry and clinical studies have demonstrated that minimally invasive surgery provides significant cost savings when compared to a robotic surgical approach.*
Enhanced Patient Satisfaction – Minimally invasive surgery provides less scarring, shorter hospital stays and faster recovery than traditional "open" surgery.

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Surgeons simulate aesthetic procedures using 3D photography

If you are one the thousands of people each year considering aesthetic plastic surgery, MidAmerica Plastic Surgery has some good news for you. Recent advances in three dimensional (3D) photography combined with revolutionary new software allow prospective patients to preview what they will look like as the result of breast augmentation, facial procedures, and more, well in advance of any surgery.

Both the VECTRA® 3D camera and Sculptor software which make this possible were developed by Canfield Imaging Systems of Fairfield, NJ, the world's leading provider of medical photography systems. The process starts with a VECTRA 3D session which produces a three-dimensional photograph of the patient. Then, using Sculptor software, the surgeon is able to simulate the expected results of a variety of aesthetic procedures.

"My patients absolutely love this," said Dr. Ryan Diederich. "For the first time, they're able to see a 3D picture of themselves with their new look. Because it's in 3D, I can rotate their picture to any viewpoint and they can really examine the desired result. We can make changes here and there and agree on a final look in advance, and this truly helps them make a decision".

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3D surgery success in Manchester Royal Infirmary’s

It seems that the 3D format has opened new paths in the sphere of medicine as Manchester Royal Infirmary’s doctors have revealed that they made use of a tridimensional projector while performing a surgery. Very successfully too.

While in theatre, the team wore special glasses to view the process in crystal clear 3D.

According to the medical experts, new technologies combined with the 3D format will allow doctors more flexibility while operating and will lessen the risks of some advanced operations (breaking muscle tissue, nerve damage).

During this particular surgery, a robotic arm with a built-in 3D camera gave doctors the possibility to see every tridimensional detail of how the technology assisted in carrying out the operation.

It seems that using 3D in instances such as this can display the strengths of robotic technologies as well as pinpoint areas where it is lacking.

A spokesperson for the hospital said that using 3D and robotic arms could potentially allow surgeons to perform “more operations with even better outcomes.”

One of the surgeons, Dan Burke, also added that he hoped that the technology will be made available for other patients as it made the process much faster and accurate as the technology is more flexible than a human wrist.

World's First 3D Surface Anatomy Guide

Thursday, 8th December 2011 The world’s first 3D surface anatomy guide for medical and physiotherapy students, surgical trainees and artists has been developed in Ireland through a unique collaboration between anatomists, artists and engineers. Launched today in the Royal Hibernian Academy (RHA) in Dublin, the two year project, funded by Science Foundation Ireland and the Royal College of Surgeons Ireland (RCSI), has resulted in an on-line 3D guide which shows the motions of muscles and the sites of structures from the surface inwards.  It shows how, by using movement, colour, illustration and 3D technology, anatomists, engineers and artists can collaborate to teach the body from the outside in.

The project combined artistic representation, engineering expertise and anatomical accuracy into a four hour teaching programme and will shortly be part of the curriculum/training for medical students in Dublin, Bahrain and Kuala Lumpur.  Computer aided learning is an elegant and cost-effective solution for medical students as it gives them  access to a 3D representation of the human body and helps mitigate the traditional constraints of medical education such as a lack of willing live models.


Stereo-3D or stereoscopic photography was used to create the footage for the project but the technology has been around for a long time.  Stereoscopic pictures of Dublin can be found in the National Library dating from 1865. The technology has been through several reincarnations in the past but it is only in the last five years that the technology has caught up with the idea as everyone knows from the explosion of 3D content on the big screen.

“What is less known is that it is still hard to shoot things in stereo-3D. The crew needs to work with two cameras mechanically and electronically coupled to each other. Quite aside from the physical problems of manipulating the camera rig, it turns out that the camera sensors can never be the same. This is bad for stereo-3D viewing and tends to make people feel ill. The engineering challenges centre on fixing the pictures in post-production using signal processing algorithms designed by the Sigmedia group at Trinity,” said Anil Kokaram, associate professor at the Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering at Trinity College.

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Titan Medical Inc. Completes Amadeus Composer(TM) Pre-Production Console and Video Tower

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Dec. 1, 2011) - Titan Medical Inc. ("the Company") (TSX VENTURE:TMD) announced that it has completed prototypes of the pre-production Surgeon Console and Video Tower, and Beta Patient Cart of its Amadeus Composer™ platform. The pre-production versions of the Surgeon Console and Video 3D Tower are in the final phases of development and Titan plans to move forward to final design for manufacture and testing.

Craig Leon, Chief Executive Officer of Titan Medical Inc., commented, "I am extremely pleased with the efforts and dedication of our engineering team and development partners in completing the Console and Video Tower of Amadeus Composer™ on schedule. This marks a significant advancement in Titan Medical's development cycle. We are now committed to proceeding to our next major milestone of tissue and animal feasibility studies by the middle of 2012."

Amadeus Composer™ is a next generation surgical system that has a uniquely designed external robot and flexible instruments which allow surgeons to overcome constraints of surgical procedures in small to medium spaces. Amadeus Composer™ is designed for use in robotic surgery procedures such as thoracic (lung), ENT (ear, nose and throat), general surgical procedures as well as other surgical cases that are performed in very small and tight spaces. Other elements that make up the Amadeus™ Robotic Surgical System include communications, simulation systems and haptics.

About Titan Medical Inc.

Titan Medical Inc. is a Canadian public company (TSX VENTURE:TMD) focused on the development and commercialization of robotic surgical technologies. The Company is currently developing Amadeus Composer™, a surgical system that has a uniquely designed external robot and flexible instruments, and allows surgeons to overcome constraints of surgical procedures in small to medium spaces. Amadeus Maestro™, the Company's next generation 4-armed robotic surgical system with advanced communication and training, utilizes the Titan True Touch Technology™ and is targeted to surgical procedures in large spaces. For more information, visit the Company's website at www.titanmedicalinc.com.

TrueVision Announces 3D HD Visualization, Recording and Editing System for Surgical Education

 TrueVision Announces 3D HD Visualization, Recording and Editing System for Surgical Education


TrueVision® packages its patented, award winning technology at comparable 2D HD video system pricing; offers upgrade path to its computer based surgical guidance platform

TrueVision® 3D Surgical, the leader in 3D visualization and computer-based guidance for microsurgery, announced its new product for recording, editing and presenting 3D surgical video. The product targets surgical education in neurosurgery, ophthalmology, spine, orthopedic, ENT and any other discipline which uses a surgical microscope.

The TrueVision® 3D High Definition Visualization, Recording, and Editing System is a real-time, computer-based, stereoscopic, 3D high-definition system that attaches to microscopes for display of the surgical field on 3D flat panel displays in the operating room.

The advanced technology is also used to record, edit and playback 3D surgical video and to stream live stereoscopic video of the surgical field, making it an unparalleled teaching tool. It plays back stereoscopic surgical video to 3D-equipped conference rooms and theaters for any size audience.

“The benefits of 3D over 2D visualization are well understood within surgical education.” says Forrest Fleming CEO of TrueVision 3D Surgical. “This is another step towards TrueVision’s goal of supplanting 2D video with 3D HD video that is cost-effective and easy to use.”

The company is offering an aggressive pricing strategy to market the system as competitive with the current 2D HD offerings available today. The system can be easily upgraded to the TrueVision® 3D Visualization and Guidance System to run “smart” applications as they come available. TrueVision® was awarded “The Best of 2010” and a “Top Products of 2010” by Cataract and Refractive Cataract Surgery Today. TrueVision® Visualization, Recording and Editing system is listed with the FDA as a class 1 medical device. The TrueVision® 3D Visualization and Guidance System is listed with the FDA as a class 2 medical device.

Features:

* Retrofits to most surgical microscopes
* Primary or secondary visualization in the operating room
* Easy to use, plug and play with “one-touch” recording and playback
* Over 4 hours of 3D HD recording
* TrueEdit® click and drag editor, outputs 2D or 3D HD
* Upgrade path to “smart” surgical applications
* It is the leading 3D system for microsurgery and the standard for 3D surgical education all over the world
* Open architecture for future computer based applications

The System Includes:

TrueZoom® 3D surgical camera

* Resolution up to 1920 x 1080 pixels for each eye (progressive scan)
* Aspect Ratio 16:9 or 4:3
* Instant 2X zoom with panning, no loss in resolution
* Image has up to twice the depth of field compared to oculars
* Wide dynamic range and high color accuracy
* No alignment, focus, or synchronization necessary