Japan Atomic Energy Agency Develops Prototype of Ultra-thin Endoscope for Prenatal Treatment.Tokyo, Japan, Mar 3, 2006 - (JCN) - The Japan Atomic Energy Agency The Japan Atomic Energy Agency (日本原子力研究開発機構 (JAEA JAEA Japan Atomic Energy Agency ) has developed a prototype of an ultra-thin endoscope, in collaboration with the National Center for Child Health and Development. Based on the JAEA's proprietary hybrid fiber-optic technology, the newly-developed endoscope unifies the functions of visual observation and laser radiation. As a result, it enables safer and more accurate laser radiation treatment. In particular, the partners expect that the device will be used for in-utero surgical treatment for fetal malformations including twin-twin transfusion syndrome Twin-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) A condition in monochorionic twins in which there is a connection between the two circulatory systems so that the donor twin pumps the blood to the recipient twin without a return of blood to the donor. (TTTS Twin-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) A condition in monochorionic twins in which there is a connection between the two circulatory systems so that the donor twin pumps the blood to the recipient twin without a return of blood to the donor. ) and fetal myelomeningocele. Since the device measures only 2mm in outer diameter, it will pave the way for a 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 . The National Center for Child Health and Development plans to conduct animal and clinical studies of the device. Copyright [c] 2006 Japan Corporate News Network. All rights reserved. |
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