Keyhole Surgery Gaining in Popularity
Wincomm Moves to Meet Demand for Digitization of Laparoscope Imagery

\WMP-171/191 medical-grade computers capture, process, store and transfer imagery
Makes digital imagery from laparoscopes more accessible to doctors

Introduction: With the coming of the digital age, the processing of laparoscope imagery is going digital to improve how keyhole surgery is performed. A good medical computer provides a stable and easy to use Human-Machine Interface (HMI) that not only helps doctors during surgery, but can also store the imagery or transmit it to other hospitals.

Keyhole surgery minimizes tissue damage and reduces the medical risks associated with anesthesia. Keyhole surgery is now growing in popularity and one of the instruments used is the laparoscope. A conventional laparoscope can only transmit the image to the eyepiece, and the image can only be seen by the surgeon. With the coming of the digital age, doctors now need to transfer the digital imagery from the laparoscope to the computer for evaluation and storage. Advances in medical technology now allow for joint diagnosis by trans-hospital teams or even real-time joint online diagnosis by hospitals in different countries. The WMP series of medical-grade computers from Wincomm is capable of meeting the demanding image processing requirements generate by laparoscopes. The high-performance computer helps doctors give a professional diagnosis and meet the needs of different medical applications.

The Wincomm WMP series offers the following advantages for keyhole surgery applications:

1. IEC 60601 Compliance

Wincomm has achieved compliance with the IEC 60601 standard for medical electrical equipment, and the WMP series may be used in the operating theater. The low emission and low current design minimizes any potential impact on the human body. The product's high level of compatibility means it can be used with laparoscopes without fear of mismatched specifications. This also means that it will not interfere with the operation of other medical equipment in the operating theater.

2. Wincomm's Anti-Bacterial Surface and Fully Flat Design Reduces Bacterial Growth

Wincomm's IP54-rated seamless, fully flat, anti-bacterial housing design eliminates difficult-to-clean gaps where dust and bacteria can build up to become an infection hazard. Wincomm also used the latest anti-bacterial materials and coating to maintain hygiene in the hospital environment.

3. 17"/19" Touch Screen and HMI Interface

The 17" touch screen allows for images to be displayed in full. The intuitive touch screen puts all the information at the doctor's fingertips as well.

4. Unique Thermal Solution Provides Excellent Cooling and Low Noise

Due to the rigorous noise requirements of the medical environment, Wincomm uses a unique thermal solution that minimizes computer noise. The comprehensive cooling design ensures that the computer will not crash even after extended use. The front cooling module links the CPU and Northbridge, while the use of smaller but better cooling SMT components greatly enhances product reliability.

5. HD Video Quality

Wincomm's WMP series is equipped with HD 1920 x 1080 high-definition video processing system and the latest Intel Core 2 Duo processors. The powerful processing capability delivers detailed and realistic digital imagery that allows doctors to determine the patient's condition more easily.

Doctors that regularly carry out keyhole surgery said that after adopting Wincomm's WMP product, it became easier to make a judgment and provide explanations to patients. Joint diagnosis with other hospitals also became more precise. For more information about Wincomm contact Microtron.