Intuitive Launches Robotic-Assisted Surgical Stapler with SmartFire Technology | CXOTV News
Intuitive India, a global technology player in minimally invasive care and robotic-assisted surgery (RAS), has launched a robotic-assisted surgical stapler called SureForm that comes equipped with SmartFire technology. With 1000+ measurements per second, SmartFire makes automatic adjustments to the firing process as staplers are being formed and as the transection is being made to help optimize a consistent staple line and prevent tissue damage across a range of tissue thicknesses.
With SureForm, the surgeon can fire the stapler from the console while performing the RAS procedure, retaining complete control and autonomy over the surgery. Combining da Vinci’s tremor filtration with SureForm 60’s tip stability and 120◦ of articulation in all directions provides surgeons with precise stapler manipulation and placement. A 120◦ cone of articulation gives the surgeon the freedom to approach tissue where it naturally lies, potentially reducing the need to pull it towards the stapler.
Commenting on the India launch, Mandeep Singh Kumar, VP and General Manager, Intuitive India, said, “SureForm is another step towards simplifying the surgical process. In order to aid faster adoption in India, Intuitive is supporting surgeons by facilitating product experience, training, and assistance during surgery. We’ve been continuously receiving positive feedback from the first few surgeons who have used SureForm.”
Prof Dr SP Somashekhar, Chairman & HOD, Surgical Oncology, Manipal Comprehensive Cancer Center, said, “SureForm provides the surgeon with the much-needed degree of articulation to approach tissue where it naturally lies. Most laparoscopic players have only 45° articulation left to right with no up and down articulation. However, this robotic stapler allows surgeons more autonomy given the greater motion range that can be achieved compared to laparoscopic staplers, making it convenient to access smaller spaces effectively. For example, in recent oesophageal cancer surgery, a complex procedure, it was easy to resect and create an anastomosis during surgery.”
SureForm™ portfolio can be used by all robotic surgeons who access Intuitive’s latest 4th Generation systems — da Vinci X and Xi. However, given the criticality of stapling in determining surgical outcomes in surgical procedures like colorectal surgeons, gastrointestinal surgeons, surgical oncologists, bariatric surgeons, and HPB (Hepato-Pancreatic-Biliary), surgeons would find it most beneficial with the potential to resect, transect and/or create an anastomosis.
Originally published at https://cxotv.techplusmedia.com on July 1, 2021.