Minimally invasive surgery
Endoscopic, laser and robotic surgery are rapidly developing areas of medicine, turning long and complex operations into less invasive and quicker procedures. Central to these exciting areas are light guides and glass optical fibers, which deliver intense illumination precisely where the surgeon needs it.
Visibility, performance, precision
Accurate and reliable light delivery is vital during minimally invasive surgery. Using a tiny camera or fiber optic image guides, images from inside the body can be transferred to a screen to give the surgeon a complete picture of the area of treatment.Pure white, homogeneous light in visible wavelengths offers intense illumination with a very natural color impression. This light is delivered via glass optical fibers that maintain high transmission over long distances to provide a true-to-life view of human tissue.
With laser light therapy on the rise, there are now a number of applications that require the precise delivery of light in the visible, NIR and UV spectrums to the point of treatment.
Improving your lighting and imaging design
Illumination system design is a defining factor for image quality, enabling the surgeon to accurately observe the human body in the greatest detail. SCHOTT fully understands the importance of matching the illumination system to the imaging device when developing new endoscopes, robotic visualization optics, and other handheld medical devices.For surgeons, high definition visibility of their actions on a screen is vital, visibility that’s provided by very white and homogenous light delivered into the body. SCHOTT PURAVIS® glass optical fibers are ideal for transporting light from an external light source directly to the patient, offering intense and precise light with a highly natural color.
For light-based therapies, SCHOTT® Luminous Diffusers offer efficient and homogeneous laser light diffusion at the exact point of action, as well as precise heat management.
