Dr. Camran Nezhat, of Stanford University Medical Center and President of Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons (SLS), to Use Viking EndoSite 3Di Digital Vision System in Televised Surgical Event.SAN DIEGO -- Noted Physician Will Illustrate the Importance of 3D Visualization to Audience of Minimally Invasive Surgeons Viking Systems, Inc. (OTCBB OTCBB See OTC Bulletin Board (OTCBB). :VKSY), a manufacturer of three-dimensional laparoscopic Laparoscopic A minimally-invasive surgical or diagnostic procedure that uses a flexible endoscope (laparoscope) to view and operate on structures in the abdomen. Mentioned in: Obstetrical Emergencies vision systems for use in minimally invasive surgery minimally invasive surgery Laparoscopic surgery, see there. See Laparoscopic cholecystectomy. , announced today Dr. Camran Nezhat, a renowned reproductive endocrinologist and laparoscopic surgeon, will conduct a live 3D telesurgery event at today's annual SLS (Selective Laser Sintering) See laser sintering and 3D printing. meeting, the 14th International Congress & Endo Expo. Dr. Nezhat will perform the surgery at Stanford University Medical Center Stanford University Medical Center (Stanford Hospital & Clinics) is one of four hospitals affiliated with Stanford University and Stanford University School of Medicine, along with the Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, the Veteran's Administration Hospital in Palo Alto, and Santa while a broadcast of the procedure will be transmitted to conference attendees in San Diego. The telesurgery, scheduled to be conducted from 8:30-11:30 a.m., will be broadcast in the Elizabeth Ballroom of the Grand Hyatt Hotel in downtown San Diego, CA. Dr. Nezhat will use Viking's EndoSite 3Di Digital Vision System to carry out a complex minimally invasive procedure Minimally invasive surgical procedures avoid open invasive surgery in favor of closed or local surgery with less trauma. These procedures involve use of laparoscopic devices and remote-control manipulation of instruments with indirect observation of the surgical field through an aimed at treating extensive endometriosis. The EndoSite 3Di has been selected for this surgical procedure, because its enhanced 3D visualization capability enables highly complex surgery to be performed with minimally invasive techniques. Each member of Dr. Nezhat's surgical team will have access to high-resolution, stereoscopic images delivered within their natural line of sight via Viking's Head-Mounted Display (HMD See head mounted display. ). The view through the HMD creates an immersive surgical environment and a sense of open surgery. Dr. Nezhat and this team will narrate this experience to the audience. As the President of SLS, and as the pioneer of laparoscopic surgical technique, Dr. Nezhat provides the organization's members information on the newest advancements in medical device technology. He is using this presentation as an opportunity to introduce the viability of 3D vision to complex surgical procedures and to illuminate how 3D alleviates difficulties traditionally encountered in minimally invasive surgery. "Dr. Nezhat is committed to advancing the field of laparoscopic surgery and has hands-on experience with many of the devices available today," stated Lonna Williams, Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations. "His choice of the EndoSite 3Di in this setting strengthens our belief 3D visualization is a practicable surgical aid today and will deliver new opportunities for the future of laparoscopy laparoscopy or peritoneoscopy Procedure for inspecting the abdominal cavity using a laparoscope; also surgery requiring use of a laparoscope. Laparoscopes use fibre-optic lights and small video cameras to show tissues and organs on a monitor. ." About Dr. Camran Nezhat Dr. Camran Nezhat is a reproductive endocrinologist and infertility sub-specialist who has been practicing medicine for over twenty years. He is the leading practitioner in the field of laparoscopic surgery and has been instrumental in modifying many established procedures performed by laparotomy laparotomy /lap·a·rot·o·my/ (-rot´ah-me) incision through the flank or, more generally, through any part of the abdominal wall. lap·a·rot·o·my n. 1. to laparoscopy, with similar or improved results. He published the first ever successful laparoscopic treatment of extensive endometriosis in 1986, proving that the limiting factor for operative laparoscopy is the skill and experience of the surgeon and the availability of proper instrumentation. Since 1993, he has been performing and teaching surgery routinely at Stanford University Medical Center. He has also co-authored two text-books and over 350 book chapters, articles, abstracts, and editorials. He has received numerous awards from the most significant and leading medical societies-such as American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists, American College of Surgeons This article or section needs sources or references that appear in reliable, third-party publications. Alone, primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject of this article are not sufficient for an accurate encyclopedia article. , American Society of Reproductive Medicine The American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) is an organization that wants to advance the "art, science, and practice of reproductive medicine" . It provides a forum for lay public, researchers, physicians and affiliated health workers through education, publications, and , and Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons. To learn more about Dr. Camran Nezhat, please visit www.nezhat.org. About Viking Systems Inc. Viking Systems, Inc. (OTCBB:VKSY), provides high-performance 3D Endoscopic vision systems to hospitals for minimally invasive surgery (MIS). Viking is leveraging that position to become a market leader in bringing integrated solutions to the digital surgical environment. Our focus is to deliver integrated information, visualization, and control solutions to the surgical team, enhancing their capability and performance in MIS and complex surgical procedures. Viking Systems is headquartered in La Jolla, CA. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.vikingsystems.com. |
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