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Development und design of a multifunctional Laparoscope
The medical engineering market is one of the most innovative ones in our economy. In this interesting field, big players work alongside small business to design top-notch medical devices to improve and save the life of thousands of patients.
Keywords: Laparoscope, multifunctional, medical engineering
This project results from first hand experiences of surgeons during their work with laparoscopic devices in the operation room. While using the existing laparoscopic tools, we have discovered so far untouched improvements to the existing functional principles. Most of the currently existing tools have exactly one function and are single use devices. Therefore, we have conceptualized a multifunctional, multiuse laparoscopic device to improve the workflow of laparoscopic surgery. Together with a Master Student in Mechanical Engineering at ETH Zurich we are right now designing (CAD / Solid Works) the key components of the device and will be building our first prototype in 5:1 format.
Goal is to finally bring this device to the market within the next three years. Therefore, we are looking forward to you joining us with your expertise. Are you excited to build things that matter? Together with some of the leading experts of the Department of Biomedical Engineering of the University of Basel you can move this project from the prototype phase towards a real product for market entry.
This project results from first hand experiences of surgeons during their work with laparoscopic devices in the operation room. While using the existing laparoscopic tools, we have discovered so far untouched improvements to the existing functional principles. Most of the currently existing tools have exactly one function and are single use devices. Therefore, we have conceptualized a multifunctional, multiuse laparoscopic device to improve the workflow of laparoscopic surgery. Together with a Master Student in Mechanical Engineering at ETH Zurich we are right now designing (CAD / Solid Works) the key components of the device and will be building our first prototype in 5:1 format. Goal is to finally bring this device to the market within the next three years. Therefore, we are looking forward to you joining us with your expertise. Are you excited to build things that matter? Together with some of the leading experts of the Department of Biomedical Engineering of the University of Basel you can move this project from the prototype phase towards a real product for market entry.
You will be responsible for the further testing and evaluation of our first prototype. Furthermore, you will support the project in the phase of transforming the first 5:1 sized prototype into a 1:1 one and improving its design. This includes the software based design as well as building a physical prototype. With your Master Thesis you will therefore contribute largely to the main design and construction of this new surgical device.
You will be responsible for the further testing and evaluation of our first prototype. Furthermore, you will support the project in the phase of transforming the first 5:1 sized prototype into a 1:1 one and improving its design. This includes the software based design as well as building a physical prototype. With your Master Thesis you will therefore contribute largely to the main design and construction of this new surgical device.
Prof. Dr. Georg Rauter, Head of BIROMED-Lab
Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Basel
Gewerbestr. 14, Room 12.03.009, CH-4123 Allschwil, Switzerland, +41 61 207 54 70
georg.rauter@unibas.ch biromed.dbe.unibas.ch
Prof. Dr. Georg Rauter, Head of BIROMED-Lab Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Basel Gewerbestr. 14, Room 12.03.009, CH-4123 Allschwil, Switzerland, +41 61 207 54 70 georg.rauter@unibas.ch biromed.dbe.unibas.ch