The ultrasound imaging system helps surgeons to take confident decisions during surgical procedures.
GE HealthCare has announced the availability of a next-generation intraoperative ultrasound imaging system, bkActiv, to provide guidance for urology, colorectal and pelvic floor surgical procedures.
Developed by GE HealthCare’s subsidiary BK Medical, bkActiv provides surgeons with advanced ultrasound guidance, ensuring better performance while offering them a user-friendly and intuitive experience.
With automatic no-touch autogain and advanced algorithms, bkActiv delivers improved image quality that enhances decision-making during surgical procedures.
GE HealthCare surgical visualisation and guidance, ultrasound general manager Urvi Vyas said: “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.
“We are proud to be the trusted partner for surgeons around the world, given our long history of leadership in imaging and innovation.”
The advanced imaging system has been refined to provide detailed and real-time surgical visualisation based on user feedback. The enhanced visualisation enables improved image quality for the prostate, kidney and bladder.
It is integrated with sensitive colour Doppler capability to enable visualisation and precise measurement of blood flow speed and direction during sophisticated surgical procedures.
Paired with advanced sterilisable transducers, procedure packs and needle guides, the solution supports surgeons to conduct simple procedures such as biopsies, as well as most advanced robotic surgeries.
The system’s True-Sense touch technology and Smart Button allow it to be operated with one hand for full control during the surgical procedure while its adjustable monitor enables optimal image viewing in landscape or portrait mode.
