Robotic Laser Microsurgery System

Vocal Cord Lesions, Papillomatosis, Zenker's Diverticulum, Polyps, Cysts, Nodules

The new AcuBlade from Lumenis represents a leap forward in otolaryngology.

This next generation laser delivery system adds robotic capabilities to CO2
laser microsurgery.
AcuBlade is a scanning micromanipulator. It combines the SurgiTouch computerized
laser scanning system with an operating microscope, permitting
highly uniform, user-defined control over incision length, ablation area and
ablation depth during procedures.

FEATURES

  • Automation yields a 30% reduction in operating time compared to
  • conventional CO2 microsurgery
  • Dramatic simplification of procedures and minimal bleeding lead to a
  • stress-free environment
  • Precision control enables uniform incision or ablation in a single laser scan
  • User-defined parameters provide accurate control over incision length,
  • ablation area and penetration depth
  • Shaped cutting and enhanced surgical control avoids injury to vocal ligaments
  • Reduced thermal damage to surrounding tissue promotes quicker healing

TWO OPERATING MODES

Linear

AcuBlade’s precise linear incision and shaped cutting capabilities enable successful treatment of vocal cord diseases, including nodules, polyps, cysts, and vocal
cord paralysis. These procedures can be executed without injuring vocal ligaments, which could result in major changes in a patient’s voice. The control available with AcuBlade reduces operating time and ensures patient safety. It can also be used in other specialized
otolaryngology procedures, such as Zenker's diverticulum.

Circular (Disk)

With its circular ablation pattern, the AcuBlade treats
recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP) and can
further debulk other tissues (neoplasia). The superficial
ablation removes papillomas with minimal thermal
damage in the glottic larynx. Using the AcuBlade for
laryngeal surgery accelerates healing time and diminishes
the occurrence of complications.

Linear incision changes length, depth and orientation to match each
situation. Incision parameters can be programmed or automatic.
Ablation area changes size, depth and orientation to match each
situation. Incision parameters can be programmed.
User-defined ablation
depth of 0.4 to 2.0 mm
User-defined incision
length of 0.4 to 5.0 mm