Posts tagged New Technology

EndoFLIP Device To Revolutionize Bariatric Surgery

May 14, 2010
EndoFLIP Device To Revolutionize Bariatric Surgery

Bariatric surgery techniques are getting an upgrade with EndoFLIP, a revolutionary new medical device that will assist bariatric surgeons during weight loss surgery for optimum results. The EndoFLIP (Endolumenal Functional Lumen Imaging Probe) Imaging System has been CE-marked and FDA approved, so it is now available for use outside of clinical trials. The technology was [...]

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New Laser Reduces Hunger & Zaps Away Fat

September 29, 2009
New Laser Reduces Hunger & Zaps Away Fat

A new low-level laser that zaps away body fat and reduces hunger could have beneficial results for bariatric patients. One of the featured technologies at last weeks Medical Aesthetics Conference was the ZERONA Medical Laser, a non-surgical alternative to liposuction for body-shaping. The ZERONA procedure utilizes a FDA approved cold laser technology that melts away [...]

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NASA Technology Advances Bariatric Surgery

July 27, 2009
NASA Technology Advances Bariatric Surgery

The excitement is growing for robot-assisted bariatric surgery, as both surgeons and patients continue to report the many benefits from the newest advancement in minimally invasive surgery. This leading-edge technology, the second generation da Vinci Surgical System, is a computer-enhanced device that places a computer between the surgeon’s hands and the surgical instruments. The system [...]

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