May 06

Olympus: The Solution for Standardized
Medical and Surgical Endoscopic Procedures

Conventionally, different specialties require different endoscopy systems. However, to realize the full potential of endoscopy, you need a system that is not restricted by this preconception. The Olympus EVIS EXERA II™ is the first integrated video system designed specifically for application across all medical and surgical endoscopy procedures, including Anesthesiology, Gastroenterology, General Surgery, Gynecology, Orthopedics, Otorhinolaryngology, Pulmonology, Thoracic Surgery, and Urology.

With a single operating interface for all specialties, EVIS EXERA II™ increases efficiency by allowing equipment to be deployed more flexibly through the hospital, thereby maximizing its operation. In addition, the use of a single universal platform eliminates the need to train staff on multiple systems and maintenance procedures. Furthermore, standardization tends to streamline maintenance provisions, thereby reducing infrastructure costs and improving efficiency for service providers and customers alike.

EVIS EXERA II™ also extends beyond cost efficiencies by providing practical benefits to clinicians through enhanced visualization during procedures, with high-definition television (HDTV) and new image processing techniques. EXERA II™ offers an exclusive combination of HDTV and Narrow Band ImagingTM (NBI) technology, capable of providing advanced visualization tools for many endoscopic procedures. EXERA II™ offers for the first time a system designed for high definition throughout the entire imaging chain, and opens the gateway to images of a quality never before experienced. The importance of having every aspect of the imaging chain designed to be HD-compliant is critical if a true high–definition image on the screen is expected. The Olympus EVIS EXERA II™ is the first endoscopy system to offer this peak level of performance from the scope, through the processor, and on to a screen with such stunning image clarity and color reproduction.

For surgical endoscopic use, the processing of the image begins with the new Olympus high definition (HD) EndoEYE™, which features an advanced distal video chip specifically matched to the 1080i HDTV display standard. Having the imaging device at the distal end of the scope allows the surgeon to look directly at the surgical site rather than through a conventional lens system that relays the image. The elimination of the optical image transmission offers numerous advantages, including a higher quality image, reduced fogging and increased durability from its resistant to shock damage design.

The new Olympus CV-180 video processor is the centerpiece to a complete line of highdefinition Gastrointestinal, Pulmonary, Urological and Laparoscopic videoscopes that share the same monitors, video processor, and peripheral devices. Additionally, the CV-180 is compatible with a wide range of the scopes and camera heads used for endoscopic procedures in operating rooms today. This allows you to choose exactly the right scope for your needs from Olympus’ wide range of deflectable videoscopes, flexible scopes, rigid videoscopes, telescopes, and camera heads.

The CV-180 video processor is designed to produce an impressive 1080 lines of resolution, giving more than four times the number of pixels used in conventional video systems. This increased pixel density produces a smooth, breathtaking image, with an amazing level of detail and color reproduction which remains sharp and true-to-life, even when viewed up close.

When used in conjunction with the new Narrow Band Imaging (NBI) on-demand technology, the CV-180 video processor provides a powerful new image processing function. NBI exploits particular characteristics resulting from the interaction of light with tissue, and enhances visualization of surfaces for gastrointestinal applications. This generates improved visual contrast and enhanced imaging of fine capillary structures on mucosal surfaces during endoscopic observation of the gastrointestinal tract. The result is remarkably clear views of anatomical structures and fine capillary patterns of the mucous membranes, which are normally difficult to distinguish.

The introduction of the Olympus EVIS EXERA II™ universal platform epitomizes Olympus’s long-standing commitment to the development of breakthrough endoscopic products. Equipped with advanced functions available for endoscopic diagnosis, EXERA II™ provides the gateway to a new era of progress and efficiency in endoscopy, and offers clinicians a new experience in performance, functionality, and usability.