Dr. Michael Haggman to Describe Surgical Experience Using Viking Systems' EndoSite 3Di Digital Vision System in Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy and Pyeloplasty.
WHO: Dr. Michael Haggman, Associate Professor and
Surgeon
Department of Urology
Uppsala University Hospital
Uppsala, Sweden
WHEN: Sunday, May 22 - Tuesday, May 24, 2005
Daily at 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM CDT
WHAT: 2005 American Urological Association Annual
Scientific Meeting
WHERE: Viking Systems BOOTH #3363
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
200 E. Market St.
San Antonio, Texas 78205
TOPIC: Dr. Michael Haggman will discuss the benefits
of 3D vision in minimally invasive procedures
and narrate video demonstrations of a
laparoscopic radical prostatectomy and
pyeloplasty performed using Viking Systems'
new EndoSite 3Di Digital Vision System.
The EndoSite 3Di Digital Vision System
provides three-dimensional stereoscopic vision,
resulting in enhanced depth perception and
surgical precision, while allowing surgeons to
remain actively engaged with their patients.
Utilizing the patented Head Mounted Display
(HMD), each member of the surgical team can
access high-resolution, stereoscopic images
delivered within their natural line of sight.
The system creates an immersive surgical
environment providing MIS surgeons with
improved vision quality and the sense of open
surgery.
Dr. Michael Haggman is Head of the Department
of Urology, associate professor and surgeon at
Uppsala University Hospital in Uppsala, Sweden.
With nearly two decades of experience in the
field of urology he is a recognized authority
on prostate cancer detection and treatment and
a leading specialist in performing laparoscopic
radical prostatectomies. He has authored more
than 30 articles in noted publications, such as
The New England Journal of Medicine, Journal of
Urology and Urology.
About Viking Viking Either of two unmanned U.S. spacecraft launched by NASA in 1975. After nearly yearlong journeys, Vikings 1 and 2 entered orbits around Mars and released landers that touched down on the planet and relayed measurements of properties of its atmosphere and soil, as well Systems Inc. Viking Systems Inc. (VKSY.OB), is committed to bringing integrated solutions to the digital surgical environment. The company's mission is to deliver integrated information, visualization Using the computer to convert data into picture form. The most basic visualization is that of turning transaction data and summary information into charts and graphs. Visualization is used in computer-aided design (CAD) to render screen images into 3D models that can be viewed from all , and control solutions to the surgical team, enhancing their capability and performance in minimally invasive invasive /in·va·sive/ (-siv) 1. having the quality of invasiveness. 2. involving puncture of the skin or insertion of an instrument or foreign material into the body; said of diagnostic techniques. (MIS (1) (Management Information System) An information system that integrates data from all the departments it serves and provides operations and management with the information they require. ) and complex surgical procedures Surgical procedures have long and possibly daunting names. The meaning of many surgical procedure names can often be understood if the name is broken into parts. For example in splenectomy, "ectomy" is a suffix meaning the removal of a part of the body. "Splene-" means spleen. . The company's product portfolio includes video, optical, robotic ro·bot·ic adj. Relating to, characteristic of, or employing robots. , and digital and information technologies in the market today and under development that serve the current and emerging needs of the digital healthcare network. Viking Systems is headquartered in La Jolla La Jolla (lə hoi`yə), on the Pacific Ocean, S Calif., an uninc. district within the confines of San Diego; founded 1869. The beautiful ocean beaches, in particular La Jolla shores and Black's Beach, and sea-washed caves attract visitors and , CA. For more information, please visit the company's website at http://www.vikingsystems.com. |
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