Our Approach
Improving Access To Minimally Invasive Abdominal Surgery By Eliminating The Need For Insufflation In Resource-Limited Settings
Mission-driven Approach
Through our mission-driven approach, we are bridging the gap in surgical access and saving lives. We believe that every individual, regardless of their geographic location or socioeconomic status, deserves access to minimally invasive and safer surgical procedures. Our technology empowers surgeons in resource-limited settings to achieve remarkable results without the requirement of insufflation, overcoming the barriers posed by limited resources and infrastructure. By focusing on resource-limited settings, we are committed to making a tangible and positive impact on the lives of those who need it the most.
Low-Resource Surgical Aids
Tailored Gasless Laparoscopy (GILLS) Training
GILLS Advocacy
OUR TECHNOLOGY
A Surgical Lift System Enabling Gasless Laparoscopy In Low-resource Healthcare Facilities
We specialize in bringing affordable surgical aids to emerging markets. Our first product, Retractor for Abdominal Insufflation-less Surgery (RAIS), is a low-cost retractor for laparoscopic surgery, designed to improve surgical care in low-resource areas. It eliminates the need for CO2 gas and general anesthesia, offering benefits such as shorter hospital stays, faster recovery, and reduced complications. This technology was developed by a collaborative multidisciplinary team of surgeons and engineers in the UK (University of Leeds) and India as an alternative to the existing CO2 use for abdominal visualization during laparoscopy. RAIS has been closely designed and evaluated with surgical experts working in low-resource areas.
ABOUT US
A Large Part Of The World Lacks Access To Essential And Safer Surgical Procedures
Approximately 5 billion people lack access to safe surgery, with the majority in lower-middle-income countries, leading to 1.5 million deaths annually and over $12 trillion in lost economic output by 2030. It is estimated that 60 to 80% of the unmet surgical needs could be met with Minimally Invasive Surgeries [MIS] like Laparoscopic Surgery and Endoscopic Urology Surgeries. This could triple or quadruple surgical coverage in LMICs by enabling quicker facility turnover and empowering rural surgeons to perform more procedures. The major impedance to MIS in LMICs is the very high investment needed for starting and continuing the MIS. In addition, more than 70% of the operating rooms in the LMICs do not have facilities for general anaesthesia.
Our Mission
To transform this reality. We improve access to minimally invasive abdominal surgery by eliminating the need for insufflation, using our innovative gasless laparoscopy retractor. We empower surgeons in resource-limited settings to deliver safer, effective care and improve outcomes worldwide.