Laparoscopy

Lazurite® Adds Intuitive Modern Medical Solutions as New Distributor of the ArthroFree® System

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Monday, February 19, 2024

Medical device and technology company Lazurite® today announced that it has added Intuitive Modern Medical Solutions (IMMS) as a distributor of its ArthroFree® Wireless Camera System for the state of New York except New York City.

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  • Medical device and technology company Lazurite® today announced that it has added Intuitive Modern Medical Solutions (IMMS) as a distributor of its ArthroFree® Wireless Camera System for the state of New York except New York City.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240219963488/en/
    IMMS has an evaluation laboratory in its office where surgeons can try out the ArthroFree system.
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    ArthroFree is the first FDA-cleared wireless camera for arthroscopy and general endoscopy, both areas of minimally invasive surgery.
  • “Lazurite is delighted to have IMMS join our growing distributor network and in-house sales team,” Lazurite President Leah Brownlee said.

Total Scope, Inc. Announces Partnership With Gimmi® Instruments to Provide Medical Device Distribution in North America

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

This collaboration marks Total Scope's broadening of their services to become an authorized distributor of Gimmi's surgical instruments across North America.

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  • This collaboration marks Total Scope's broadening of their services to become an authorized distributor of Gimmi's surgical instruments across North America.
  • German-based Gimmi, renowned for their comprehensive range of medical devices, has established itself as a top-tier provider in the healthcare sector worldwide.
  • This collaboration highlights a key progression for Total Scope in its strategic goal to supply top-tier services and products to the medical device industry.
  • "We are excited to partner with Gimmi and bring their exceptional range of medical devices to healthcare professionals across North America," said Ann Glavin, CEO of Total Scope.

Hera Biotech to Make First Acquisition in the Endometriosis Diagnostic Market and Enter Into Strategic Partnership With Scailyte

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024

Endometriosis is a highly prevalent and debilitating disease with severe health-economic impact that contributes to a large majority of female infertility cases.

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  • Endometriosis is a highly prevalent and debilitating disease with severe health-economic impact that contributes to a large majority of female infertility cases.
  • Currently, the standard of care for diagnosis is a laparoscopic surgery with histopathology of the excised lesions.
  • The surgical nature of diagnosis contributes to the lack of diagnosis and the eight-year average delay until a woman is properly diagnosed.
  • Scailyte CEO, Dr. Peter Nestorov commented, “We are excited to work with Hera to integrate Scailyte’s endometriosis assets into the Hera pipeline.

Olympus Announces Market Launch of EVIS X1™ Endoscopy System

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

CENTER VALLEY, Pa., Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Olympus Corporation, a global medical technology company committed to making people's lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling, announced today the market launch of its next-generation EVIS X1™ endoscopy system, which will be on display and demonstrated Oct. 22-24 during the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) annual meeting in Vancouver, Canada.

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  • The EVIS X1 endoscopy system received clearance earlier this year along with two compatible endoscopes: the GIF-1100 gastrointestinal videoscope indicated for use within the upper digestive tract and the CF-HQ1100DL/I colonovideoscope indicated for use within the lower digestive tract.
  • These are adjunctive tools for endoscopic examination that can be used to supplement Olympus white light imaging.
  • The addition of new imaging technologies in the EVIS X1 endoscopy system may help physicians to visualize these abnormalities.
  • Olympus' portfolio includes endoscopes, laparoscopes, and video imaging systems, as well as surgical energy devices, system integration solutions, medical services, and a wide range of endotherapy instruments.

USMI to Debut the Canady Robotic AI Surgical System at the First Global Surgical Oncology Summit Jerusalem, Israel January 2024

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Friday, September 22, 2023

The Canady Robotic AI Surgical System is the world’s first AI robotic system that delivers cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) which is a three-dimensional non-contact bioelectric pulse electromagnetic field.

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  • The Canady Robotic AI Surgical System is the world’s first AI robotic system that delivers cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) which is a three-dimensional non-contact bioelectric pulse electromagnetic field.
  • The Canady Robotic AI Surgical System will be displayed at the First Global Surgical Oncology Summit in Jerusalem, Israel (January 30 to February 2, 2024).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230922283953/en/
    Canady Robotic AI Surgical System (Photo: Business Wire)
    The Canady Robotic AI Surgical System’s key components are a Motorized Positioning Arm, Speech Recognition Canady Electrosurgical Generator known as ORLI™, Controller for CAP Devices, Robotic Assisted End Effectors which can be used in Open, Laparoscopic, Thoracoscopic, Endoscopic and Mini-invasive surgical procedures.
  • Taisen Zhuang, PhD, Chief Technology Officer stated, “The Canady Robotic AI Surgical System sets a new precedent for Robotic Cancer Surgery by combining AI Technology and CAP.

Groundbreaking 3D Monitor Developed for Medical, Engineering, Design and Gaming

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

MIAMI, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IQH3D introduces the first high-performance 4K 15.6" 3D lenticular screen with Artificial-Intelligence-driven optical eye-tracking capabilities and an embedded dedicated FPGA board for better 3D image quality and faster visual response. This Glasses-Free 3D Monitor will range in size from 15.6 inches to 32 inches and is specifically designed for medical, gaming and design applications.

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  • This Glasses-Free 3D Monitor will range in size from 15.6 inches to 32 inches and is specifically designed for medical, gaming and design applications.
  • The monitor is also great for gaming, Metaverse 3D modeling, design platforms, and film and special effects animation.
  • The monitor is also great for gaming, Metaverse 3D modeling, design platforms, and film and special effects animation.
  • Their team includes software and hardware integrators to simplify the transition from 2D or headgear-required 3D to Glasses-Free 3D.

Triple Crown Urology Opens in Hot Springs, Arkansas, and Joins American Oncology Network

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Friday, September 1, 2023

HOT SPRINGS, Ark., Sept. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Oncology Network (AON) is pleased to announce the opening of its first urology practice, Triple Crown Urology .

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  • HOT SPRINGS, Ark., Sept. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Oncology Network (AON) is pleased to announce the opening of its first urology practice, Triple Crown Urology .
  • Triple Crown Urology serves southwest Arkansas with clinics in Hot Springs, Hot Springs Village, Camden, Mena, Benton and Arkadelphia.
  • By joining AON as a partner practice, Triple Crown Urology will not only be able to continue providing urology care and services but also have access to additional resources that elevate patient care.
  • “Triple Crown Urology offers advanced and innovative urology treatments and delivers care that is high quality and patient centered.

Growing Healthcare Expenditure and Prevalence of Chronic Diseases Drive the Global Endoscopy Market - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, August 21, 2023

The global endoscopy market is projected to reach a value of US$52.08 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 7.50% during the forecast period 2023-2027.

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  • The global endoscopy market is projected to reach a value of US$52.08 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 7.50% during the forecast period 2023-2027.
  • The market's growth will be driven by factors such as increasing healthcare expenditure, rising prevalence of chronic diseases, a growing obese population, and an aging demographic.
  • The report provides a detailed analysis of the global endoscopy market based on product, application, end-user, and region.
  • The report offers a comprehensive analysis of the global endoscopy market, including market dynamics, growth drivers, trends, and challenges.

Georgia Urology returns as sponsor of Volunteer Headquarters at TOUR Championship

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

ATLANTA, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Urology – the largest urology practice in Georgia – announced today it will return as a sponsor of the TOUR Championship, which will be held August 23-27 at East Lake Golf Club.

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  • ATLANTA, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Urology – the largest urology practice in Georgia – announced today it will return as a sponsor of the TOUR Championship, which will be held August 23-27 at East Lake Golf Club.
  • TOUR Championship volunteers help organize, coordinate, and manage the event in various capacities, which allows the event to donate back to the community.
  • "Giving back remains a driving force behind Georgia Urology's overall mission," said Dr. Carl Capelouto, a senior urologist with Georgia Urology, "and the volunteerism at the TOUR Championship enables the tournament to do phenomenal work for the community.
  • Georgia Urology is the largest urology practice in Georgia with more than 25 locations and eight ambulatory surgery centers across metro Atlanta.

Georgia Urology's Pediatric Specialists Receive Top-10 Ranking in U.S. News & World Report

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Monday, July 17, 2023

ATLANTA, July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Urology's pediatric urologists are among the medical professionals recognized in U.S. News & World Report's 2023-2024 Best Children's Hospitals rankings. This annual honor spotlights excellence in pediatric healthcare.

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  • The practice's wholly owned subsidiary, Georgia Urology Pediatrics, collaborates with and provides pediatric urological services at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA), an acclaimed pediatric hospital system, which occupies a top-10 spot in the magazine's Best Hospitals for Pediatric Urology category.
  • "This honor continues to make Georgia Urology Pediatrics the only top-ranked private practice in the country," says Dr. Andrew Kirsch, a practicing pediatric urologist and Georgia Urology's medical director.
  • You can schedule an appointment with Georgia Urology and Georgia Urology Pediatrics conveniently online.
  • Georgia Urology is the largest urology practice in Georgia with more than 25 locations and seven ambulatory surgery centers across metro Atlanta.