Need Statements

A way to separate organs/tissues and arrest bleeding from different distances to the operating site in both minimally invasive surgery and open surgery in order to lessen strain on the surgeon.

There is a need to grasp and spread tissue with one instrument without overexerting the surgeonsÕ hands in minimally invasive surgery to increase surgeonsÕ productivity and reduce fatigue on surgeons’ hands .

A way for the surgeon to make the first incision (trocar or insufflation needle) during minimally invasive surgery without damaging the patient’s organs.

There is a need for laparoscopic instruments that provide surgeons with accurate tactile feedback from the tip of the instrument in order to prevent possible damage to organs by the tools.

A need for a low environmental impact and low cost trocar for minimally invasive surgery that retains its seal to prevent leakage of gas from the abdominal cavity.

A method to guide the catheter through the patientÕs blood vessel during angioplasty that is able to navigate tight turns and penetrate blockages, which will reduce patient safety risks and the procedure time.

There is a need to decrease the time a surgeon spends on closing off the bile duct and blood vessels during laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

During minimally invasive surgery, there is a need to be able to better laparoscopically view and detect bleeding vessels that are buried within tissue

A way to allow the doctor to have precise and stable aim to apply electrocautery on the target area during gastroscopy

There is a need to seal ducts and blood vessels of various thicknesses during minimally invasive surgery procedures in order to reduce the time required for resection and reduce patient costs associated with endoclips.

During minimally invasive surgery, there is a need for the surgeon to be able to activate externally controlled instruments intuitively while in a comfortable posture and keeping his eyes focused on the surgical site to reduce stress and surgery time.

During minimally invasive surgery, there is a need to reduce visual obstructions (e.g., smoke and fog) generated by surgical instruments used to stop bleeding in the abdominal cavity, in order to maintain a clear view, mitigate operating minimally invasive surgerytakes, and reduce operation time.