GE HealthCare Announces Availability of Next-Generation bkActiv for Guiding Urology, Colorectal and Pelvic Floor Surgeries
26 April 2023 - 10:00PM
Business Wire
- The expansion of the bkActiv system into Urology, Colorectal
and Pelvic Floor surgeries provides surgeons in these fields the
ability to visualize anatomical structures and have greater control
over the course of the procedure
GE HealthCare (Nasdaq: GEHC) announced today the next-generation
bkActiv is now available for guiding urology, colorectal and pelvic
floor surgical procedures. The flagship intraoperative ultrasound
imaging system, developed by BK Medical - a subsidiary of GE
HealthCare, was designed to deliver high-performance ultrasound
guidance with a simplified, intuitive user experience for surgeons.
The bkActiv’s automatic no-touch autogain and advanced algorithms
provide unmatched image quality, enabling confident decision making
during surgical procedures. The system allows for minimal user
interaction so that surgeons can focus on their patients.
“By expanding the bkActiv system, we are giving physicians the
tools they need to provide precise treatment with the ability to
see fine details in image guidance, which ultimately may allow for
better outcomes for people who require urology, colorectal and
pelvic floor procedures,” said Urvi Vyas, General Manager, Surgical
Visualization & Guidance, Ultrasound at GE HealthCare, “We are
proud to be the trusted partner for surgeons around the world given
our long history of leadership in imaging and innovation.”
The bkActiv is a high-performance imaging system that allows for
detailed, real-time surgical visualization, refined through decades
of research, real-world use, and extensive user feedback. With this
addition, the bkActiv now supports next level image quality of the
prostate, kidney, and bladder, and has sensitive color doppler to
visualize and measure the speed and direction of blood flow during
the most complex surgical procedures. Combined with the new
advanced portfolio of specialized, sterilizable transducers, needle
guides, and procedure packs, the solution is designed to assist
surgeons from simple procedures, such as biopsies, to the most
advanced robotic surgeries.
The system's features are designed with the physician in mind,
and include:
- Intuitive design with True-Sense touch technology and
Smart Button that allow surgeons to operate the system with one
hand for full control during the procedure
- Advanced transducer portfolio including robotic and
laparoscopic transducers
- Adjustable monitor mounted on a flexible arm that allows
for optimal image viewing with landscape or portrait mode
- Easy integration into a crowded operating room due to
its minimal system footprint
With the acquisition of BK Medical in 2021, GE HealthCare adds
the fast-growing field of real-time surgical visualization to its
pre- and post-operative ultrasound capabilities, creating an
end-to-end offering through the full continuum of care. GE
HealthCare has a long history of ultrasound innovation and a
successful track record of growing technology acquisitions.
For more information on the bkActiv system for Urology visit:
https://www.bkmedical.com/systems/bkactiv-urology/
For more information on the bkActiv system for Colorectal
Surgery visit:
https://www.bkmedical.com/systems/bkactiv-colorectal-surgery/
For more information on the bkActiv system for Pelvic Floor
visit: https://www.bkmedical.com/systems/bkactiv-pelvic-floor/
About GE HealthCare Technologies Inc.
GE HealthCare is a leading global medical technology,
pharmaceutical diagnostics, and digital solutions innovator,
dedicated to providing integrated solutions, services, and data
analytics to make hospitals more efficient, clinicians more
effective, therapies more precise, and patients healthier and
happier. Serving patients and providers for more than 100 years, GE
HealthCare is advancing personalized, connected, and compassionate
care, while simplifying the patient’s journey across the care
pathway. Together our Imaging, Ultrasound, Patient Care Solutions,
and Pharmaceutical Diagnostics businesses help improve patient care
from diagnosis, to therapy, to monitoring. We are a $18.3 billion
business with 50,000 employees working to create a world where
healthcare has no limits.
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