Live SILS™ Hysterectomy Procedure Webcast
Minimally Invasive Surgery. Minimized.
April 7, 2009
6:00 PM EDT
and
9:00 PM EDT (6:00 PM PDT)
Your Time:
From MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland, OH
In a live internet webcast on April 7, 2009, at 6:00 pm Eastern Time, and 6pm Pacific time, Dr. Kevin Stepp will perform a hysterectomy with single incision laparoscopic approach using the CovidienTM SILSTM Port Multiple Instrument Access Port.
The SILSTM Port leaves a hidden umbilical scar which may result in better cosmesis and eliminate multiple trocar site closures. This advanced port offers maximal maneuverability for laparoscopic surgery through a single incision. The flexible port accepts (3) 5mm cannulas or (2) 5mm cannulas and (l) 5mm-12mm cannula, enabling advanced MIS procedures through a single incision. The cannula positions are adjustable within the flexible port.
The surgery will be performed at the MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland, OH by Dr. Kevin Stepp. He is currently one of only a few gynecologists in the world performing laparoscopic surgery through a single incision, with the goal faster recovery with less pain. SILSTM Hysterectomy is performed through a tiny incision in the belly button and has the cosmetic advantage of essentially no visible scar.
Accordingly to Dr. Stepp, "the abdominal incision approach for hysterectomy is not the most minimally invasive approach and it does not need to be the most common way anymore."
ABOUT COVIDIEN:
Covidien is a leading global healthcare products company that creates innovative medical solutions for better patient outcomes and delivers value through clinical leadership and excellence. Covidien manufactures, distributes and services a diverse range of industry leading product lines in four segments: Medical Devices, Imaging Solutions, Pharmaceutical Products and Medical Supplies. With 2008 revenue of nearly $10 billion, Covidien has more than 41,000 employees worldwide in 59 countries, and its products are sold in over 140 countries. Please visit www.covidien.com to learn more about our business.
SILS™ is an advanced laparoscopic procedure for which specialty training is strongly recommended. Contact your local Covidien Surgical Device Specialist for training opportunities.
In a live internet webcast on April 7, 2009, at 6:00 pm Eastern Time, and 6pm Pacific time, Dr. Kevin Stepp will perform a hysterectomy with single incision laparoscopic approach using the CovidienTM SILSTM Port Multiple Instrument Access Port.
The SILSTM Port leaves a hidden umbilical scar which may result in better cosmesis and eliminate multiple trocar site closures. This advanced port offers maximal maneuverability for laparoscopic surgery through a single incision. The flexible port accepts (3) 5mm cannulas or (2) 5mm cannulas and (l) 5mm-12mm cannula, enabling advanced MIS procedures through a single incision. The cannula positions are adjustable within the flexible port.
The surgery will be performed at the MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland, OH by Dr. Kevin Stepp. He is currently one of only a few gynecologists in the world performing laparoscopic surgery through a single incision, with the goal faster recovery with less pain. SILSTM Hysterectomy is performed through a tiny incision in the belly button and has the cosmetic advantage of essentially no visible scar.
Accordingly to Dr. Stepp, "the abdominal incision approach for hysterectomy is not the most minimally invasive approach and it does not need to be the most common way anymore."
ABOUT COVIDIEN:
Covidien is a leading global healthcare products company that creates innovative medical solutions for better patient outcomes and delivers value through clinical leadership and excellence. Covidien manufactures, distributes and services a diverse range of industry leading product lines in four segments: Medical Devices, Imaging Solutions, Pharmaceutical Products and Medical Supplies. With 2008 revenue of nearly $10 billion, Covidien has more than 41,000 employees worldwide in 59 countries, and its products are sold in over 140 countries. Please visit www.covidien.com to learn more about our business.
SILS™ is an advanced laparoscopic procedure for which specialty training is strongly recommended. Contact your local Covidien Surgical Device Specialist for training opportunities.
