Advances in General Surgery-KeyHole Cup

I came across this article when I was searching for new technology in surgical procedures. The KeyHole Cup device was recently invented to prevent organ damage during laparoscopic procedures. It helps during entry into the abdominal cavity so that needle delivery is more safe. The device is sterile and can only be used one time. The KeyHole Cup is basically a plastic dome that has openings for a suction system and an injection port that the surgical equipment can be put through. The apparatus is placedinto the abdomen and a suction hose is attached to the suction port. Negative pressure is used to make the abdomen rise. The needle can then be inserted without the risk of puncturing an organ.

Although I am interested in cardiovascular surgery, I thought this invention was pretty cool! It does have more of an engineering aspect to it, but I thought it was relevant. New inventions to make surgery both easier and less risky are always needed.

http://www.medgadget.com/2013/04/keyhole-cup-helps-prevent-organ-damage-in-laparoscopic-procedures.html