Need Statements

There is a need for a more effective method of anesthetic application in FESS in order to reduce the risk of patient pain caused by incomplete application.

During resections in which preoperative radiotherapy or chemotherapy is implemented, there is a need to reduce the difficulties associated with cutting or sealing tissues with increased fluid saturation.

During laparoscopic procedures, there is a need to prevent blood from accumulating in the trocar in order to reduce obstruction of the camera’s view, thereby reducing total procedure time.

In laparoscopic procedures, there is a need for improved camera control so that the monitor displays exactly what the main surgeon wants to see.

There is a need to reduce the amount of force required to operate surgical staplers in order to increase the accuracy of staple placement.

During endoscopic procedures, there is a need to provide surgeons with more control of the endoscope’s tip throughout a greater range of motion in order to make the procedure more comfortable to perform.

During laparoscopic cancer surgeries, there is a need for a more accurate method of identifying lymph nodes than visual examination by surgeons in order to prevent the removal of excess tissue.

There is a need for laparoscopic instruments that do not require the surgeons to elevate their arms and hold them in awkward positions in order to reduce upper-body fatigue.

During laparoscopic procedures, there is a need to eliminate visual obstruction within the abdominal cavity caused by the smoke from energy-based dissection tools.

During open surgeries, there is a need for a more efficient way of irrigating saline solution into the surgical site to reduce the workload of the assistant.

There is a need for a less invasive method of removing polyps in the small intestine in order to improve patient recovery and cosmetic outcomes.

During coronary artery bypass procedures, there is a need to make the surgery less invasive in order to preserve the patient’s rib cage and reduce recovery time.