Viking Systems, Inc. Introduces Three-Dimensional Vision System For Minimally Invasive Surgery

Viking Systems, Inc. (Pink Sheets:VKSY), a medical products company focused on integrated solutions for the digital surgical environment, today announced the launch of its new EndoSite 3Di Visualization System at the American College of Surgeons (ACS) 90th Annual Clinical Congress. Designed for use in minimally invasive surgery (MIS) procedures, this new system delivers significant advancements in three-dimensional visualization capabilities, unparalleled freedom of movement and comfort during MIS procedures and on-demand access to secondary clinical information. Viking Systems will be demonstrating this new system in their booth (#358) from Oct. 11 to Oct. 14.

The EndoSite 3Di Digital Vision System provides three-dimensional stereoscopic vision enabling enhanced depth perception and surgical precision while at the same time allowing surgeons to remain engaged with their patient. Through the patented Head Mounted Display (HMD), each member of the surgical team can have high-resolution, stereoscopic images delivered directly to their natural line of sight. Ergonomically designed, the HMD provides unmatched comfort and drastically reduces surgical fatigue caused by standard vision systems as surgeons strain for hours to view the surgical field on less accommodating two-dimensional monitors. In essence, this system creates an immersive surgical environment providing MIS surgeons with the vision quality and the sense of open surgery.

In addition, the Endosite 3Di Digital Vision System provides real-time, critical information to the surgeon through Infomatix(TM), the system's digital information platform. Infomatix(TM) allows voice-activated, picture-in-picture presentation of existing diagnostic images and live secondary video. Easy access to this information, without the need to divert attention from the surgical field, equips surgeons to perform accurately and quickly while also facilitating an informed decision-making process during surgery.

"Using Viking's EndoSite 3Di Digital Vision System has enhanced our ability to perform accurate and precise laparoscopic, bariatric and general surgery procedures. It improves quality of care and outcomes by offering even our most challenging patients the ability to have a minimally invasive procedure," stated Robin Blackstone, M.D., a leading bariatric surgeon at Scottsdale Healthcare and Medical Director, Balance Bariatric Program, Scottsdale Bariatric Center.

"Viking Systems remains dedicated to the goal of influencing improved surgical outcomes by providing surgical teams with solutions that enhance their capabilities and performance," commented Tom Marsh, CEO of Viking Systems. "The EndoSite 3Di Digital Vision System fulfills the greatest unmet needs of minimally invasive surgeons today. It delivers the most advanced and complete vision possible, both through three-dimensional imaging as well as through the information platform, Infomatix. In addition, it takes into account the comfort of surgeons and their inherent need to be connected with the patient at all times during surgery. We are pleased to introduce this innovation in MIS capability to the surgical community at such an important industry event."