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New integrated ultrasonic surgical system, ‘Sonosurg’
Author(s) -
Yamakawa Tatsuo,
Kitano Seigo,
Kimura Taizo,
Matsumoto Sumio
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
digestive endoscopy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.5
H-Index - 56
eISSN - 1443-1661
pISSN - 0915-5635
DOI - 10.1046/j.1443-1661.2002.00195.x
Subject(s) - usable , ultrasonic sensor , aspirator , medicine , function (biology) , surgical procedures , surgical operation , surgery , computer science , radiology , mechanical engineering , engineering , evolutionary biology , biology , world wide web
A new surgical system named ‘SonoSurg’ integrating both the ultrasonic coagulating cutter and the conventional ultrasonic aspirator has been developed for clinical use. It maintains the functions of each independent device. Various types of hand pieces can be easily exchanged at the time of surgery. Moreover, all output switches are installed in the common foot switch. Therefore, the extent of the application of this system has been extremely expanded through these additional ancillary units with different function or varieties of hand pieces that are usable in accordance with the purposes. Experience with this system used in endoscopic or open surgeries at a couple of institutions is evaluated in this paper. We believe that the integration of these two different models will be very useful in various aspects, such as the improvement of surgical safety and to simplify surgical procedures as well as functional improvement of the operating theater.