Ultrasonic Surgical Instrument Expert in Laparoscopic Procedures

IMS ExpertServices™ has located ultrasonic surgical instruments experts. Ultrasonic surgical instruments are chiefly used in laparoscopic and endoscopic procedures, which are minimally invasive techniques for performing surgical operations using instruments inserted through narrow hollow tubes (cannulas) rather than using the instruments in larger open incisions, as in traditional surgery.

An expert in ultrasonic surgical instruments was requested who was familiar with the design and use of such instruments in laporoscopic surgical procedures. Generally, in such procedures, one or more trocars are used to pierce the patient's abdomen, and a cannula is inserted to provide a path to the desired surgical site. The instrument is then inserted through the cannula, and ultrasonic energy is used to vibrate the instrument end very rapidly. The tool end can have a variety of useful shapes and, when vibrating, acts as a high-speed version of an electric carving knife. Although invisible to the naked eye, the vibration simultaneously provides precise cutting and seals off blood vessels to prevent bleeding.

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Laparoscopic surgery Expert

This ultrasonic surgical instrument expert is the president and CEO of a hospital and a practicing surgeon specializing in minimally invasive surgery. He is well known for introducing laparoscopic surgery to New England. He is a Professor of Surgery at a medical school and is a member of over 25 professional societies. He is the author of several papers and book chapters and has given many presentations. He was also actively involved in the research and development of alternate means of cutting and coagulating tissue. Along with a colleague, he was the principle developer of ultrasonically activated cutting and coagulating, a technique now used throughout the world. IMS Reference #5003319

Biomedical Engineering Expert

This expert in ultrasonic surgical instruments founded a surgical products company. He has an extensive background in engineering and medical device product design & production and holds 18 U.S. patents on devices in the field of electro- and ultrasonic surgery. He is the author of numerous publications on ultrasonic surgery and related subjects and is well acquainted with the leading surgeons in the aesthetic surgery community. He has held various engineering and development positions in the biotechnology and aerospace industries. IMS Reference #5003433