Total 5mm Solution

Clinical Studies Overview

Title:	An “All 5-mm Ports” Versus Conventional Ports Approach to Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy and Nissen Fundoplication: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Published:	Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech, Volume 19, Number 6, December 2009

Authors:	Muhammad Hasan Abbas, FRCS, FCPS, Ayman Hamade, FRCS, Rana Nadeem, FRCS, and Basil Ammori, MD, FRCS

Highlight:	“We have found no increase in operating time or the time taken to extract the gallbladder through a 5-mm port wound compared with conventional surgery.”

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Title:	An “All 5-mm Ports” Selective Approach to Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy, Appendectomy, and Anti-Reflux Surgery

Published:	Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech, Volume 14, Number 3, June 2004

Authors:	Yesar El-Dhuwaib, MB, ChB, Ayman M. Hamade, MD, M. Eyad Issa, MD, Basel M. Balbisi, MBBS, Ghalib Abid, FRCS, and Basil J. Ammori, MD

Highlight:	This study found that in 72% of laparoscopic cholecystectomies, the incision did not need to be extended or changed to a larger port upon removal of the gallbladder.

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As a new generation medical device company, Applied Medical understands clinical needs and develops elegant solutions to advance clinical breakthroughs. In that tradition, Applied Medical announces the first complete 5mm laparoscopic solution.

This comprehensive suite of enabling technologies, including the Inzii universal retrieval system, Kii balloon blunt tip system and Epix universal clip applier, is designed to allow surgeons to perform many laparoscopic surgeries through a 5mm approach.

Laparoscopic Instrumentation

Inzii Universal Retrieval System

Maximizes port introduction options, providing utmost versatility
Features an extra large, angled opening to ease specimen capture

Epix Universal Clip Applier

Delivers a true M/L clip for maximum security
Features 34cm shaft length for superior reach

Abdominal Access

5mm Kii Fios First Entry

Establishes pneumoperitoneum under direct visualization
Provides rapid insufflation with minimal penetration

5mm Kii Balloon Blunt Tip

Provides superior articulation and cannula fixation
Minimizes fascial defect during open access

5mm Kii Advanced Fixation

Ensures superior cannula retention for all procedures
Maximizes internal working space and visibility by minimizing unintentional trocar displacement

Ethicon, ENDOPOUCH, LIGAMAX and LIGACLIP are trademarks of Johnson & Johnson.
Endo Catch Gold, Endo Clip is a trademark of Tyco Healthcare Group LP composed of Covidien Inc.