Virtual Exhibit Hall

Welcome to the SLS Virtual Exhibit Hall, a directory with links to exhibitors and resources for the MIS community.

As the gateway for free access to SLS’ publications, the SLS websites are invaluable resources to the Society’s members as well as the minimally invasive surgery community at large.  The Virtual Exhibit Hall is where physicians and professionals can connect with manufacturers as they search for the most advanced surgical instruments, and best of all it is always open!

SIMULAB

Booth #505
Exhibitor Endo Expo 2008

Simulab is committed to providing medical simulators and trainers; device demonstration models; and implant replicas to the medical education community. Simulab has become a market leader, developing realistic and affordable simulators for a wide array of educational needs.
Contact: Jules Woodward, Marketing Assistant
Email: jwoodward@simulab.com
Tel: (206) 297-1260 x21
Toll Free: (866) 400-1260 x21
Fax:(253) 681-7667
1600 West Armory Way
Seattle, WA 98119
Internet: www.simulab.com

SIMULAB CORPORATION

Booth #205
Exhibitor Endo Expo 2007

Simulab’s simulators and models are being used throughout the world for surgical education and medical device demonstration. The LapTrainer with SimuVision™ is an affordable and portable video trainer that effectively demonstrates and trains laparoscopic skills and techniques outside of the operating room.
Contact: Jules Woodward, Marketing Manager
Email: jwoodward@simulab.com
Tel: (206) 297-1260
Fax: (253) 681-7667
1144 NW 52nd Street
Seattle, WA 98107
Internet: www.simulab.com

INNOVATIONS OF THE YEAR

Download an Innovations of the Year Application

SLS recognizes the most innovative products of the past year that have a multidisciplinary application in minimally invasive surgery. Innovations of the Year are announced each September at the SLS Annual Meeting and Endo Expo. Products are selected for informational purposes only. SLS does not endorse or approve any products. Surgeons should investigate any new equipment for safety and suitability for their particular practice and needs.

The recipients of the 2009 Innovations of the Year recognized at the 18th SLS Annual Meeting and Endo Expo 2009 in Boston, Massachusetts on September 9, 2009 were:

PAJUNK MEDICAL SYSTEMS
LapVision Biopsy

TRANSENTERIX
TransEnterix SPIDER System

DAVOL, INC.
SORBAFIX Absorbable Fixation System

The recipients of the 2008 Innovations of the Year recognized at the 17th SLS Annual Meeting and Endo Expo 2008 in Chicago, Illinois on September 17, 2008 were:

ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY
ECHELON FLEX ENDOPATH Stapler

GENICON
True 1080p High Definition Surgical Camera System

KARL STORZ ENDOSCOPY AMERICA, INC.
OR1 Timeout Verification

NEW WAVE SURGICAL
D-HELP - Defogging Heated Endoscopic Lens Protector

PLASMA SURGICAL, INC.
PlasmaJet

PROSURGICS LTD
FreeHand Robotic Camera Holder

SIMULAB CORPORATION
EDGE    -Electronic Data Generation for Evaluation

STRYKER ENDOSCOPY
SDC Ultra

The recipients of the 2007 Innovations of the Year recognized at the 16th SLS Annual Meeting and Endo Expo 2007 in San Francisco, California on September 5, 2007 were:

ARAGON SURGICAL, INC.
LapCap

CIVCO MEDICAL SOLUTIONS
CIVCO Laparostat™

GENICON
GENICON BLADELESS TROCAR and CANNULA SYSTEM

KARL STORZ ENDOSCOPY AMERICA, INC.
KARL STORZ IMAGE 1® HD VIDEO TECHNOLOGY

LAPROSTOP, LLC
LAPROSTOP™

LEXION MEDICAL
PneuVIEW™ Laparoscopic Smoke Elimination System

OLYMPUS SURGICAL & INDUSTRIAL AMERICA, INC.
UCR CO2 intra-luminal insufflation unit

STARION INSTRUMENTS
Starion Instruments TLS3