KARL STORZ

Make Your Surgical Procedures Run Smoother And Reduce Procedure Time

Achieving surgical efficiency and positive surgical outcomes can be hindered by tension between surgical team members, especially with novice assistants. Frequent changes in MIS teams intensify this effect. Reducing anxiety requires effective verbal communication and clear, specific direction.

• When surgeons give instructions to assistants, they must be clear, precise and understood

• Verbal cues alone may lack specificity, particularly when guiding precise laparoscope positioning and camera orientation

KARL STORZ has worked closely with surgeons to develop a solution for enhancing communication among the surgical team. The result is The Surgical Code that helps surgeons give verbal cues to assistants that are simple, specific and effective—reducing the likelihood of miscommunication and reducing tension.

• At the touch of a button on the camera head, an unobtrusive grid or pointer overlay is displayed on the OR monitor

• The Assistant intuitively navigates the camera to keep the instruments in the right section and to level the horizon

• Surgeons use the grid to give precise coordinates for positioning and orienting the camera or instruments

• Surgeons can capture images with the grid, utilizing it as a reference for educating referring physicians and patients

Clearly understood directions help surgeries go more smoothly and reduce surgical time with The Surgical Code To Effective Verbal Communication