Bariatric Surgery Instruments – Innovative Healthcare
Bariatric surgery offers opportunities and solutions for individuals navigating significant weight challenges. Sophisticated instruments are specially designed to aid surgeons in performing these intricate interventions.
Unique oversized instruments for bariatrics
Conventional instruments prove inadequate for patients with obesity due to being undersized. Gimmi offers bariatric surgery equipment specifically tailored to meet the special requirements of overweight patients.
Central to bariatric surgery, laparoscopes are advanced visualization instruments. They feature high-definition cameras and lighting systems, crucial for providing clear, detailed views of the abdominal cavity. This real-time imagery is indispensable for guiding surgeons during complex weight loss surgeries, such as gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy.
These specialized modular instruments consist of handle and attachment. Interchangeable attachments, like scissors and forceps made of stainless steel, are used for various tasks. Designed for precision and versatility, surgeons are able to cut, suture, and manipulate tissues with great accuracy. Their ergonomic design also reduces surgeon fatigue during lengthy procedures.
Our advanced bipolar instrument systems with interchangeable parts are tailored to different applications, from gastric bypass to sleeve gastrectomy, ensuring a seamless fit. With enhanced durability and ergonomic design, our system empowers surgeons to achieve optimal results with ease.
Endoretractors are specialized instruments used to gently retract and hold organs and tissues. In bariatric surgery, they provide clear access to the stomach and surrounding areas. These instruments are crucial for maintaining a safe surgical field, ensuring minimal tissue trauma, and facilitating an efficient surgical workflow.
These instruments are essential for managing blood vessels and other tubular structures during surgery. Clip appliers are used to securely clamp and seal vessels, preventing bleeding and ensuring patient safety. They come in various sizes and designs, suitable for the diverse anatomical challenges encountered in bariatric procedures.
Grasping forceps are crucial for handling larger and denser tissues often encountered in patients with obesity. Designed with enhanced strength and a broader surface area, they allow for a secure and stable grip on tissues during procedures like gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy.
These specialized tools manage bleeding in the enlarged abdominal cavity. Coagulation forceps combine tissue grasping with cautery capabilities, allowing surgeons to grasp, coagulate, and cut tissues with a single instrument. This dual functionality is particularly beneficial in bariatric procedures, where controlling bleeding in larger surgical fields is critical.
These Needle holders meet the challenges of suturing in larger, thicker tissues. These instruments are longer and sturdier, providing the necessary reach and strength for effective suturing in deep and expansive surgical fields. Their enhanced grip and stability facilitate the handling of thicker sutures commonly used in bariatric procedures, ensuring secure wound closure.
Benefits of our bariatric surgery instruments
Specialized bariatric surgery instruments improve the safety, efficacy and overall outcomes of bariatric surgery.
Improved precision and accuracy
Reduced surgical trauma
Improved patient safety
Shorter recovery times
Better surgical outcomes
Versatile instrument set
Investing in specialized bariatric equipment ensures higher precision, safety, and efficacy in weight loss and standard surgeries, ultimately leading to improved patient outcomes and quicker recoveries.
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AlphaScope™ 4HD
Our advanced bariatric laparoscopes are designed for procedures on overweight patients. With diameters of Ø 5.5mm and Ø 10mm and a working length of 300mm to 450mm, these 4HD endoscopes ensure precision in navigating diverse anatomies. With adirection of view from 0 to 45 degrees, they offer enhanced visibility for surgeries, prioritizing accuracy in bariatric interventions.
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AlphaQuick
Our rotatable, monopolar instrument is designed for easy handling. The handle is lightweight and ergonomic, can be used with one hand and offers various components. Thanks to our Gimmi Easy Rotation, it can be rotated 360° and is therefore versatile.
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AlphaActiveGrip Ergo
This 3-Part Bipolar Instrument System is designed for precise bariatric procedures. With extended flanges and a 360° rotatable sheath, this system offers unparalleled maneuverability during surgeries. It not only guarantees precision but also facilitates thorough cleaning, repairs and the replacement of parts, ensuring durability and reliability, specifically in the demanding field of bariatrics.
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Cernicalo Needle Holder
Our needle holder can be used with different handles and is modular in design. This means that one instrument is available for different surgical procedures (standard, bariatric or pediatric surgery).
The quality of the products has convinced me and my team for many years. With a diameter of 2.7mm, the filigree instruments are unique, especially in minimally invasive surgery.
Prof. Dr. med. Henning Niebuhr
Specialist in surgery and visceral surgery
FAQs to our
Bariatric Instruments
Find answers to frequently asked questions about our bariatric surgery devices. Our commitment to complete transparency, exceptional customer service and your satisfaction as our customer remains our top priority.
Feel free to contact us if you have any additional questions. We will promptly assist you to ensure that your needs are met.
What instruments are used in bariatric surgery?
All types of instruments are used in bariatric surgery. What differentiates them from those used in regular surgeries is their size. To ensure quality and safety for the patient during surgery, they are usually specially designed to prioritize durability and larger dimensions for increased effectiveness. Gimmi offers a comprehensive set of oversized instruments for various types of surgeries.
How bariatric tools cleaned and sterilized?
Following each use, bariatric surgery instruments undergo a rigorous cleaning procedure, usually involving either manual or automated methods to eliminate organic residue.
What is the recommended frequency for inspection or replacement of bariatric surgical instruments?
Routine inspections of bariatric instruments are essential to maintaining patient safety and efficacy. Any instruments displaying wear, damage, or malfunction should be promptly replaced or repaired.