Dilation Port for Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery

A new tool for spinal surgery is the Access Dilation Port, which enables spine surgeons to perform traditional spinal disc surgery with a minimally invasive approach using step dilation and a transparent access port for improved visualization during the surgical procedure.

The new port enables surgeons to use progressively larger dilators to gently move the patient's tissue away with less trauma to the patient compared to a normal surgical incision. The port will aid surgeons, patients, and hospitals due to reduced operating room time, less blood loss and tissue damage, and reduced pain and inflammation after surgery, says the developer, Spinal Concepts, Inc. (Austin, TX, USA). In addition, the port's nonconductive plastic materials reduce the risk of electrocautery arc during the surgical procedure.

"The advantages of the Access Dilation Port System include less setup, improved visualization, and great cost effectiveness compared to other products on the market,” said Jeff Binder, president and CEO of Spinal Concepts. "This innovative product will be the delivery port for our future minimally invasive implant technology.”


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