Covidien Unveils MIS, Soft Tissue Repair Devices

NORTH HAVEN, Conn.—Covidien will showcase new innovations in minimally invasive surgery (MIS) and soft tissue repair at the American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) annual meeting, June 21-26, 2009 in Grapevine, Texas.

Of note is the SILS™ PORT, a single, flexible port that can be fitted through a small incision in the umbilicus and can accommodate up to three laparoscopic instruments. This approach allows for easy specimen removal, while providing greater stability, support and maneuverability for hand instruments.

A number of prominent surgeons also will be on hand at the Covidien booth to discuss key industry issues including sleeve gastrectomy, the impact of bariatric surgery on patients with Type 2 diabetes, Allergan LAP-BAND AP® Adjustable Gastric Banding System and the next generation of MIS technology.