New jet irrigation bipolar system

Advances in neurosurgery: The Fujita Health University experience

In a world with rapidly changing technologies in the field of neurosurgery, Japan leads the world in many subspecialities like vascular neurosurgery. Apart from this, neuro-oncology and spinal surgeries are also among the premium quality operations performed in the region. I would like to share my experience of spending 3 months at the Fujita Health University, Nagoya, Japan, and the rich expertise and technologies encountered during the period, which made me understand Neurosurgery in a better way.

Development of a new irrigation sucker for microneurosurgery--technical note

A new irrigation sucker (Delta Irrigation Sucker) was designed for microneurosurgery. The Delta Irrigation Sucker has a unique trigonal pyramid-shape thumb piece, providing a very stable grip. Irrigation is achieved easily by pushing a small button just behind the pressure-regulating pore. Stable hold of the sucker and easy handling of the irrigation button enable irrigation without unsteadiness of the sucker. The Delta Irrigation Sucker is available in six sizes, with diameters from 1.5 mm to 4.0 mm at 0.5 mm intervals. Irrigation force is provided by a pressure bag, and a normal sterile transfusion set can be used as the irrigation circuit. The Delta Irrigation Sucker was used in 20 cases of clipping for ruptured cerebral aneurysm, five cases of tumor resection, and three cases of anterior clinoidectomy and opening of the internal auditory meatus. Subarachnoid clot was easily removed and the bleeding points were easily confirmed. Irrigation, controlled by natural finger movement, did not cause unsteadiness of the sucker.