Our wide range of solutions for surgeons, for both open and minimally invasive approaches, are designed to help make procedures faster and easier to perform, as well as safer and more effective. In the field of general surgery, we continue to look for ways to improve our devices based on input from surgeons around the world.
Many general surgery procedures now utilize minimally invasive approaches. With over one million cholecystectomies performed in the U.S. each year, more than 95% are performed using a minimally invasive approach.21 More than 450,000 appendectomies are performed annually with over 80% done laparoscopically.1 Other general surgeries, from reflux procedures to ventral hernia repair, also have accepted minimally invasive approaches, which can be made less difficult and more efficient to perform using certain procedure-enabling devices.
Regardless of whether the surgeon uses a laparoscopic or open approach to the procedure, wound closure plays an integral role in patient outcomes. While the fascia and skin heals, it is important to choose a wound closure device that provides the necessary strength and support to maintain wound integrity and addresses complications such as dehiscence and surgical site infections.155
Ethicon makes a range of devices and solutions that may be useful for your general surgery procedures.
- Access Devices, featuring the ENDOPATH® XCEL™ Trocars, which offer high-performance and abdominal wall retention for stability.
- Energy Technology, including HARMONIC® Devices for precise, multi-functional applications, and ENSEAL® Devices, which deliver large vessel sealing (up to 7mm). Both accomplish this with minimal thermal tissue insult.
- Stapling and Cutting Technology, featuring our ECHELON ENDOPATH™ Line of Straight and Articulating Endocutters, which combine strength for rigorous procedures with innovative designs needed for surgical precision, efficiency, and convenience.
- Ligation Technology like our LIGAMAX 5 5mm Endoscopic Clip Applier, which gives surgeons the closed clip length the same as you get from our 10mm applier, LIGACLIP® ER320 Clip Applier.
- Endo Devices like our ENDOPOUCH® Specimen Retrival Bag, designed for the minimally invasive removal of tissue.
- Hernia Solutions featuring macro porous, partially absorbable mesh materials such as ETHICON PHYSIOMESH™ Flexible Composite Mesh and ULTRAPRO™ Hernia System and ETHICON SECURESTRAP™ 5mm Absorbable Strap Fixation Device. 5mm absorbable fixation device.
- Wound Closure Technologies that add strength and protection to any incision, including STRATAFIX™ Knotless Tissue Control Devices, DERMABOND® Portfolio, and Plus Antibacterial Sutures
Take a closer look at these and other devices by clicking on one of the procedures to the left.
