Surgical forceps available for open urologic procedures
Gyrus Medical introduces the PK System Open Forceps with an angled jawfor open urologic procedures, including prostatectomies, nephrectomies,and cystectomies. The bipolar radiofrequency-based device coagulates vesselsup to 7 mm, has minimal thermal spread, and replaces sutures and staples,the company says.
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