WESTBOROUGH, Mass., Nov. 29, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Viking Systems, Inc. (OTCBB:VKNG), a leading worldwide developer, manufacturer and marketer of 3D and 2D visualization solutions for complex minimally invasive surgery, reports on developments from the November 2011 Annual Scientific Meeting of the Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons of Great Britain & Ireland in Cardiff, Wales, UK.
In the Scientific Programme of the Congress at a session chaired by Professor Tim Rockall, incoming ALS President, a report was presented by Mr. Iain Jourdan and Mr. Ralph Smith entitled "3D LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY – STATUS & FUTURE." Results of the study indicated that both speed and accuracy of specific tasks improved significantly when performed in 3D compared with 2D regardless of the laparoscopic experience level of the test subject. The study was performed at the Minimal Access Therapy Training Unit (MATTU) center at Surrey University Medical School in Guildford, England. At the conclusion of the session, Professor Rockall commented, "While I believe that no one would doubt that 3D would be helpful to those beginning their laparoscopic training, it appears that even the most experienced surgeons can benefit from 3D vision as well."
Also, during the Congress, 3DHD laparoscopic surgical videos made at the Royal County Surrey Hospital by surgeons from the MATTU Center with the Company's 3DHD Vision System were presented as part of the ALS headline event "To Infinity and Beyond, Featuring 3D Laparoscopic Surgery." Jed Kennedy, Viking Systems President and CEO said, "The enthusiastic response to the 3D video session clearly confirms that 3D laparoscopic surgery is now being viewed as the next logical step in laparoscopic visualization."
About Viking Systems, Inc.
Viking Systems, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, manufacturer and marketer of 3D and 2D visualization solutions for complex minimally invasive surgery. It actively markets and sells the only stand alone, FDA cleared, cost effective 3D system for use in minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery. Viking partners with medical device companies and healthcare facilities to provide surgeons with proprietary visualization systems enabling minimally invasive surgical procedures, which reduce patient trauma and recovery time. Viking, through its OEM products business, also designs and manufactures surgical vision systems and components for several leading medical instrument companies worldwide. For more information, please visit our website at www.vikingsystems.com .
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