Gordian Surgical Ltd.
Novel trocar with built-in closure system
This article was originally published in Start Up
Executive Summary
To make laparoscopic procedures quicker, safer and less expensive, Israel-based Gordian Surgical Ltd. has developed a trocar with built-in closure capability. TroClose 1200 resembles a standard trocar, but is different in that it integrates two sutures and two biodegradable anchors that are positioned below the abdominal wall for the entire procedure.
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