Expanding the Utilization of Intraoperative Ultrasound in Your Daily Practice

Posted by BK Medical on Feb 27, 2024 2:22:21 PM

BK Medical continues to encourage and support surgeons incorporating intraoperative ultrasound (iUS) into their daily practice. We are committed to developing innovative ultrasound technology that provides high-resolution images in real time for soft tissue visualization. As iUS grows in popularity in cranial surgery, BK Medical is simultaneously working on improving our utilization in a variety of spinal procedures, ranging from tumor resections to minimally invasive fusion surgery.1

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Topics: Active Imaging, Intraoperative Ultrasound, Neurosurgery and Spine, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Endonasal

Seeing Beneath the Surface: Neuroendocrine Tumor Localization

Posted by BK Medical on Jan 4, 2024 8:46:24 AM

The Use of Intraoperative Ultrasound During a Robotic Caudal Pancreatectomy with Splenic Preservation

A neuroendocrine tumor (NET) is a rare type of tumor that can occur anywhere in the pancreas. Diagnosis and treatment of NETs depend on the type of tumor, its location, whether it produces excess hormones, how aggressive it is and whether it has spread to other parts of the pancreas.1

Dr. Marcos Belotto, Robotic Surgery Specialist at Celebration Florida Hospital, recently used a bk5000 ultrasound system during a pancreatic surgery case to help him locate a neuroendocrine tumor. Dr. Belotto has a PhD in Surgery from Hospital Sírio Libanês and a Masters of Surgery from Santa Casa de São Paulo.

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Topics: Robotic-Assisted Surgery, Active Imaging, Intraoperative Ultrasound, bk5000, General Surgery, Pancreas

Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

Posted by BK Medical on Sep 1, 2023 12:18:32 PM

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Topics: Urology, Active Imaging, Intraoperative Ultrasound, Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

Rising to meet the need

Posted by BK Medical on Jun 27, 2023 2:28:32 PM

Unlike other markets or fields that are subject to fluctuations in supply and demand, the healthcare industry is driven by an unwavering commitment to providing the best possible care for patients. Urologists, in particular, recognize the profound significance of this mission. From performing targeted biopsies and developing minimally invasive treatment plans, urologists devote considerable effort to delivering optimal care.

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Topics: Urology, bkActiv, Active Imaging, Intraoperative Ultrasound

Surgical Strategies for Older Patients with Glioblastoma

Posted by BK Medical on Mar 1, 2023 12:26:14 PM
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Topics: Intraoperative Ultrasound, Neurosurgery and Spine, Glioblastoma, Extent of Resection

Real-Time Active Imaging with Intraoperative Ultrasound for Hematoma and AVM Resection

Posted by BK Medical on Aug 9, 2022 1:08:43 PM

Dr. Fran Martinez Ricarte is the Coordinator of Neuro-Oncology and Radiosurgery at the Neurosurgery Service of Vall d’Hebrón University Hospital in Barcelona, Spain. He is a member of the Research Unit of Neurotraumatology and Neurosurgery at the Vall d’Hebron Institute of Research.

 

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Topics: Intraoperative Ultrasound, Neurosurgery and Spine, AVM Resection, Hematoma Evacuation, Craniotomy

Safe, Real-Time Visualization in a Cholecystectomy Case with Intraoperative Ultrasound

Posted by BK Medical on Dec 20, 2021 9:46:19 AM

Mr. Somaiah Aroori, MB BS, MS (Surg), FRCS (Gen Surg) is a consultant hepatobiliary and renal transplant surgeon at Derriford Hospital and University Hospital Plymouth in the UK. He has more than 10 years of experience in the use of intraoperative ultrasound for HPB and general surgery. University Hospital Plymouth treats many patients with benign and malignant lesions in the liver, pancreas, and gallbladder.

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Topics: Intraoperative Ultrasound, Laparoscopic Surgery, Cholecystectomy, HPB and General Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery

Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: The Clinical Value of Intraoperative Ultrasound

Posted by BK Medical on Dec 7, 2021 11:28:21 AM

When performing a laparoscopic cholecystectomy, intraoperative ultrasound (iUS) is a good alternative to intraoperative cholangiography because it provides a fast, safe, and repeatable means of visualizing the procedure, with clear details and soft tissue delineation. Read on to learn more about the uses and benefits of laparoscopic intraoperative ultrasound when compared with other methods.

Unlike intraoperative cholangiography, iUS is non-radiating, which helps reduce radiation hazards to patients and staff. iUS has also been shown to be completed more rapidly than IOC, with one study reporting a laparoscopic ultrasound duration of 9.8 minutes versus 17.6 minutes for IOC.1

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Topics: Intraoperative Ultrasound, Cholecystectomy, Biliary System

The Clinical Value of Intraoperative Ultrasound in Hepatobiliary and General Surgery

Posted by BK Medical on Jul 22, 2021 10:15:00 AM

Whether you are performing open or minimally invasive surgery, intraoperative ultrasound (iUS) provides real-time visualization when you need it most.

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Topics: Active Imaging, Intraoperative Ultrasound, Advanced Laparoscopic Transducer, Hepatobiliary Surgery, General Surgery, Biliary, Liver, Pancreas

Real-Time Intraoperative Ultrasound Benefits: Neurosurgery and Spine

Posted by BK Medical on Jun 23, 2021 10:08:00 AM

Neurosurgeons need clear, real-time imaging during neurosurgical and spine procedures. It is important to have a solution that offers visual guidance to support decision-making at every stage of the procedure.

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Topics: Active Imaging, Intraoperative Ultrasound, Brainlab, Neurosurgery and Spine