Microcure Intelligent Insufflator System – The "Roll Booster" for Esophageal Cancer Surgery
The Intelligent Insufflator System plays a pivotal role in common minimally invasive esophageal cancer resections, such as the three-incision McKeown esophagectomy and the laparoscopic-assisted two-incision Ivor-Lewis esophagectomy.
During the abdominal phase: The Microcure Intelligent Insufflator System delivers CO₂ via an umbilical trocar. Its intelligent pressure modulation maintains 14 mmHg during gastric mobilization and reduces to 10 mmHg for the anastomosis phase. This minimizes diaphragmatic irritation while optimally distending the abdominal cavity, providing surgeons with a clear view essential for precise ultrasonic dissection of perigastric ligaments, preservation of the gastroepiploic vessels, and creation of the gastric tube. This significantly enhances surgical safety and precision.
During the thoracic phase: While pneumoperitoneum is not required here, the conditions established by the insufflator during the abdominal phase – particularly the gas-filled abdomen elevating the diaphragm – provide superior exposure for thoracoscopic esophageal mobilization and lymph node dissection, achieving a synergistic thoraco-abdominal laparoscopic effect.
In the latest innovation, "Pneumomediastinoscopy Combined with Laparoscopic Esophagectomy": The Intelligent Insufflator System proves indispensable during the technically demanding mediastinal phase. Characterized by confined space, high difficulty, and the need for exquisite surgical skill and precision, this stage leverages the system's key advantages: instantaneous smoke removal, intelligent constant pressure control, recirculating filtration, and adaptability to confined surgical cavities.
Every advancement in esophageal cancer surgery – from radical open resections to minimally invasive techniques, and from merely saving lives to preserving quality of life – embodies the compassionate progress of medicine. The integration of advanced insufflation technology with endoscopic techniques is enabling more patients to move beyond lengthy recoveries and reclaim lives of dignity. Microcure is committed to partnering with physicians and patients, harnessing the power of innovation to illuminate the hope within every life.