WESTBOROUGH, Mass., March 8, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Viking Systems, Inc. (OTCBB:VKNG), a leading worldwide developer, manufacturer and marketer of 3D and 2D visualization solutions for complex minimally invasive surgery, announced today that its 3DHD Vision System will be the topic of a presentation at the 2011 annual meeting of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), March 7-10, 2012 in San Diego, CA.
For the eighth year, SAGES, as part of the SAGES Technology Initiative, will present the Emerging Technology Session. Surgeons, physicians and scientists from academic centers as well as industry have been invited to submit abstracts for presentation. The submission guidelines indicate that topics reflecting "late breaking", "cutting-edge" or novel information are greatly encouraged.
At this year's SAGES meeting, Ralph V. Smith, A.R. Day, T.A. Rockall, M.E. Bailey, and I.C. Jourdan from the Minimal Access Therapy Training Unit, Guildford UK will present the results of their study "Experienced Laparoscopic Surgeons Gain Significant Advantage Using 3D Passive Polarizing Displays." The study concludes, "All grades of surgeons gain significant advantages using passive polarizing 3D displays in simulated settings and similar advantages are anticipated when performing minimally invasive surgical procedures." Mr. Smith will be in the Viking booth to answer questions from surgeons regarding the conclusions of the study on Thursday, March 8th from 12:15 - 1:15 PM and Friday 9:30 - 10:15 AM.
Jed Kennedy, President & CEO of Viking Systems, said, "We are very pleased that the submission by Mr. Smith, et al regarding their experience with Passive 3D Polarizing Displays was selected for presentation at the Emerging Technology Session of SAGES. We believe this type of exposure will be very helpful in educating surgeons and administrators about the benefits of using our system including the possibilities for improving patient outcomes and reducing costs."
About Viking Systems, Inc.
Viking Systems, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, manufacturer and marketer of 3D and 2D visualization solutions for complex minimally invasive surgery. It actively markets and sells the only stand alone, FDA cleared, cost effective 3D system for use in minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery. Viking partners with medical device companies and healthcare facilities to provide surgeons with proprietary visualization systems enabling minimally invasive surgical procedures, which reduce patient trauma and recovery time. Viking, through its OEM products business, also designs and manufactures surgical vision systems and components for several leading medical instrument companies worldwide. For more information, please visit our website at www.vikingsystems.com.
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