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CMR Surgical introduced the Ultrasonic Dissector, an advanced energy tool that enhances robotic surgery. It uses ultrasonic energy delivered through a torsional design, capable of sealing vessels up to 5 mm in diameter with a burst pressure of 908 mmHg—seven times higher than normal blood pressure. This tool helps with both coagulation and cutting during surgery, offering multiple modes selected by the surgeon to meet specific needs. The Ultrasonic Dissector is part of the Versius Plus system, a set of advanced tools for various surgical specialties.
The device was developed after feedback from clinical partners, aiming to improve complex surgical procedures. The system allows robotic-assisted minimal access surgery for a wider range of patients, offering surgeons enhanced capabilities to seal blood vessels during operations. This is part of CMR’s ongoing effort to expand their Versius robot with advanced instruments and better digital insights.
Michelle Paknad, President of Global Marketing & US Market Entry at CMR Surgical, said: "We're excited to be bringing advanced energy, in the form of the Ultrasonic Dissector, to the Versius Plus offering. We have listened to the needs of our clinical partners and I’m delighted that we have been able to develop a practical tool that provides the ability to cut and coagulate tissue through ultrasonic energy, enabling them to perform more complex surgical procedures with Versius and bring the benefits of robotic-assisted minimal access surgery to more patients."
Versius, the robot that the Ultrasonic Dissector integrates with, has already performed over 27,000 surgeries worldwide. It’s used for high-volume, low-complexity procedures as well as complex surgeries in urology, general surgery, gynaecology, colorectal surgery, and thoracic surgery. The system has been well-received and continues to evolve to support more specialized operations.
The new tool is expected to extend the capabilities of robotic surgery, making it easier for surgeons to manage a wider range of procedures. The Versius system’s expansion aims to ensure more patients benefit from minimally invasive surgery. The introduction of this tool adds significant value to the ongoing advancements in robotic surgical tools and techniques.
The Ultrasonic Dissector was developed through collaboration with clinical experts and is now available as part of the Versius Plus system, with the aim of improving the precision and efficiency of robotic surgeries. It allows surgeons to perform more advanced surgeries, benefiting both doctors and patients.
