The SPARK EM Electromagnetic system is a medical device used to break up kidney and ureteral stones non-surgically. The technique is called Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL).
Spark EM ESWL
Electromagnetic Lithotripsy System
The biggest advantage of endo-surgery is that it is minimally invasive.
Smaller Incisions: Instead of a large cut, you get a few small ones, which means less trauma to the body.
Less Pain: Smaller cuts typically mean less pain after the operation.
Faster Recovery: Patients can often go home sooner and return to normal activities more quickly than with open surgery.
Example: A gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) which once required a large incision and a long hospital stay can now often be done laparoscopically with just a few small keyhole cuts, allowing the patient to go home much sooner.
Insufflator: For surgeries in areas like the abdomen (laparoscopy), a gas (usually carbon dioxide) is pumped into the body cavity by an insufflator. This creates a working space and makes it easier for the surgeon to see the organs.
Robotic Surgery Systems: Highly advanced equipment, like the da Vinci Surgical System, uses robotic arms to hold the endoscope and surgical instruments. The surgeon sits at a console and controls the arms, which often provides highly precise, scaled-down movements and a 3D view, making complex procedures easier to perform through small incisions.