September 25, 2012 - Tohru Tani and Shigeyuki Naka

Title:
Microwave Surgical Device for as the third medical energy devices

Abstract:
For the last decade, a various kinds of energy (ultrasonic and radiofrequency) surgical devices have been developed, and they have supported the progression of less-invasive surgery. However, majority surgeons are not satisfied with these devices, because that the capability of vessel sealing is not adequate to perform various surgical procedures with one device. We have originally invented new energy devices using microwave energy for sealing and cutting of vessels as well as solid organs, and brought all surgical procedures into completion with only one device. In future, microwave surgical devices may be applied to all kinds of less-invasive and robotic surgery. In this talk, I would like to  present a mechanism of microwave heating for live tissue and applications to less-invasive surgery.

Bio:
Tohru TANI is Professor and Chairman of department of surgery, Adviser of President and Director of Biomedical Innovation Center, Shiga University of Medical Science. His research interests are Cancer therapy for digestive organs, Artificial Organs, MR Image Guided Therapy and Robotic Surgery.

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Title: MR image guided trans-endoscopic surgical System

Abstract:
MRI (Magnetic Resonance Image) has been recognized as an established image guidance tool for a minimally invasive therapy in recent years. We have developed a novel MR -image guided surgical system for endoscopic surgery in the closed bore MRI. Using a new real-time MR image guided surgical system, endoscopic surgical procedures can be performed with endoscopic images and real-time MR image combination. In this talk, I would like to present our new surgical system of MR image-guidance and a concept of clinical applications.

Bio:
Shigeyuki NAKA is lecturer of Department of Surgery, Shiga University of Medical Science, Japan. His research interests are Minimally Invasive Surgery, MR Image Guided Therapy and Robotic Surgery.