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Small Diameter Laparoscopic Tool Docking Mechanism

Technology Benefits: Minimizes the likelihood of scarring, Minimizes the likelihood of postoperative pain, Allows the use of standard size tips, Allows flexibility

Detailed Technology Description: USF researchers developed a device that will allow the surgeon to use a variety of standard size laparoscopic tips without compromising tip size or force capability. It is a small diameter device of 1.6mm (or smaller) outer shaft that contains a concentric moveable rod or wire. This is inserted through a small incision and docked (connected) to a standard laparoscopic surgery tip within the abdominal cavity. The tip is introduced into the body through a larger opening in the patientΓÇÖs umbilicus. After surgery, the devices are disconnected (undocked) within the abdominal cavity and each removed via the route of introduction. This does not leave a visible postsurgery scar except the umbilicus scar which was always there prior to surgery.

*Abstract: Researchers at the University of South Florida have developed a laparoscopic device with small diameter tool docking mechanism that greatly minimizes the likelihood of scarring on the patient.

Country/Region: USA

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