The uterine manipulator is an auxiliary instrument for total or subtotal hysterectomy and an indispensable tool in major gynecological resections. It helps position the uterus during all kinds of laparoscopic procedures, allowing more efficient and safer manipulation of the uterus in laparoscopic or pelvic surgery. As a leader in minimally invasive surgical instruments, Richard Wolf offers, for patient-friendly minimally invasive hysterectomy, the "SecuFix Uterine Manipulator", which offers excellent visibility, atraumatic handling, safer control and stable positioning of the uterus, for better results in laparoscopic hysterectomy.
Here is a detailed introduction to the SecuFix uterine manipulator:
New SecuFix features for safer hysterectomy
Many thoughtful, user-friendly design details of the Richard Wolf SecuFix uterine manipulator help surgeons perform hysterectomies more easily, accurately and safely. The three main highlights are:
- Highlight 1: the vaginal transilluminator for excellent, clear visualization
Distal ring illumination clearly shows the cutting edge and the tissue around the cervical cap, making the fornix clearly visible and helping the surgeon distinguish cervix from vagina – this is "vaginal transillumination". When the probe is positioned in the vagina, it also provides additional illumination, preventing injury to the uterus during fixation.
- Highlight 2: a cost-effective three-part modular design
SecuFix consists of three parts: the manipulator, the vaginal transilluminator mentioned above and a uterine probe with a longitudinal scale. The scale lets the probe be adjusted to different cervical lengths, making the procedure more flexible and effectively reducing cervical dilatation. The three-part modular design makes handling easier: the manipulator and uterine probe are reusable, while the vaginal transilluminator is a sterile single-use product, for greater cost-effectiveness.
- Highlight 3: vacuum fixation – stable and controllable
Vacuum suction on the uterus and cervix effectively prevents trauma and fixes the manipulator securely, while its reliable, stable design lets the surgeon move the uterus in any direction and control the procedure more safely and flexibly.
In addition, the conical tip of the SecuFix and the graduated design of its cervical cup accommodate all cervical sizes, and an elastic sealing sleeve seals the vagina perfectly to maintain a stable pneumoperitoneum throughout the procedure.
These features help surgeons fix the uterus safely and atraumatically during hysterectomy and achieve ideal results. Designed to meet oncological standards, the "SecuFix Uterine Manipulator" safely prevents displacement of tumor structures into the peritoneum, bringing a new dawn of safety to gynecological surgery.
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