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!

CIVCO MEDICAL SOLUTIONS

Booth #507
Exhibitor Endo Expo 2008

For over 25 years, CIVCO has been at the forefront of clinical innovation in radiation therapy and ultrasound guidance. Leveraging our expertise in these areas, CIVCO has begun developing specialty products for laparoscopic surgery. Our first offering, the Laparostat™ instrument holder, is a 2007 SLS Innovation of the Year winner.
Contact: Lauren Sels
Email: lauren.sels@civco.com
Tel: (319) 656-4447
Fax: (319) 656-4451
102 First St. S.
Kalona, IA 52247
Internet: www.civco.com

CIVCO MEDICAL SOLUTIONS

Booth #312
Exhibitor Endo Expo 2007

For 25 years, CIVCO Medical Solutions has focused on designing, manufacturing and distributing products that improve patient care. Today our products help enhance life for patients undergoing ultrasound, radiation oncology, surgical and interventional procedures.
Contact: Lauren Sels, Marketing Communication Coordinator
Email: info@civco.com
Tel: (319) 656-4447
Fax: (319) 656-4451
102 First St. S.
Kalona, IA 52247
Internet: www.civco.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