Need Statements

A way to cut the tissues on the surface of the uterus without moving the whole scope during hysteroscopies

There is a need to maintain the stability of the on-screen image when the patient is coughing during gastroendoscopy

A way to maintain a fixed view of the target area while inserting tools through the access port during bronchoscopies

A need to keep the view field from being blocked while ligating the blood vessels during the treatment of varicosity in the escophagus

During laparoscopic procedures, there is a need to improve the range of visibility of the laparoscope in order to reduce relevant surgical blind spots and to improve the surgeon’s camera control.

During certain laparoscopic procedures, there is a need to reduce the time required to cut through fat and connective tissue when trying to isolate arteries or mobilize certain organs.

A need for more thorough tumor detection during cancer diagnoses in order to prevent unnecessary surgeries.

During liver resection, there is a need to reduce the time required to cut the liver while still adequately controlling bleeding.

A need to increase the range of movement of laparoscopic surgical tools so that the surgeons can have better control over their tools.

During laparoscopic procedures, there is a need for a faster method to identify blood vessels in order to decrease the time spent dissecting tissue.

In laparoscopic procedures, there is a need for reusable staplers and energy based dissection tools in order to reduce operation costs.

During laparoscopic resections of large tissue masses, there is a need to remove the tissue without having to enlarge the incision in order to improve cosmetic and recovery outcomes.