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During lobectomies, there is a need for the doctor to have better control of the linear stapler in order to improve the accuracy of the procedure.

During lobectomies, there is a need for the doctor to have better control of the linear stapler in order to improve the accuracy of the procedure.

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There is a need to create a more ergonomically shaped handle for laparoscopic graspers in order to increase user comfort.

There is a need to create a more ergonomically shaped handle for laparoscopic graspers in order to increase user comfort.

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During long surgeries, there is a need to improve the surgeons’ alertness in order to reduce human error during operation.

During long surgeries, there is a need to improve the surgeons’ alertness in order to reduce human error during operation.

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During colonoscopies, there is a need to increase the maneuverability and range of motion of the polyp removal tools in order to be able to treat all polyps within the colon.

During colonoscopies, there is a need to increase the maneuverability and range of motion of the polyp removal tools in order to be able to treat all polyps within the colon.

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There is a need to reduce the effects of airborne carcinogens from the electrocautrery in order to reduce the unpleasant smell and lung cancer risk.

There is a need to reduce the effects of airborne carcinogens from the electrocautrery in order to reduce the unpleasant smell and lung cancer risk.

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During laparoscopic procedures, there is a need to improve the design of the harmonic scapel so that the handle is more comfortable and the controls more accessible.

During laparoscopic procedures, there is a need to improve the design of the harmonic scapel so that the handle is more comfortable and the controls more accessible.

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

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

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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 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.

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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.

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.

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