Need Statements

During laparoscopic surgery, there is a need for a device which closes incisions faster than suturing by hand.

During minimally invasive surgery, a way to organize or locate tools necessary for surgery

During minimally invasive surgery, a way to store tools of different sizes, to reduce the time spent on taking out objects and reinserting tools

During minimally invasive surgery and open surgeries, a way to reduce the time required to keep the electrocautery clean from burned tissues

There is a need to reduce the force and effort required to control suction/irrigation instrument without requiring the user to adjust the grip

While switching between suction and irrigation functions, a way to avoid spraying bloody water into the operating area

During a laparoscopic hysterectomy, a way to manipulate the uterus without puncturing the surgeon’s glove or hand

During open surgery, a way to decrease time spent tying knots while suturing in deep parts of the abdominal/thoracic cavity.

A need to remove liquid out from deep parts of the abdominal/thoracic cavity without impeding the lead surgeon’s work during open surgery.

A way to expose and access the neurosurgery target operation area that decreases risk to patient safety and the overall operation time.

A way to be able to immediately and precisely cool down surrounding brain tissues during neurosurgery when cauterizing in order to reduce the damage to the tissue.

A way decrease the time required to retaract the scalp during neurosurgery