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Chennai, 9th April 2025: In a groundbreaking step towards advancing surgical technology in India, GEM Hospital – India’s premier Gastroenterology and laparoscopic speciality hospital today proudly announces the launch of Erbe TriSect Rapide®instrument, a cutting-edge device that optimizes the balance between dissection speed, thermal impact, and sealing—all with a single instrument and one-step activation. This marks the first time this revolutionary technology is being introduced to the Indian medical community.
A demo session was held to showcase the highly efficientcapabilities of the Erbe TriSect Rapide® instrument, where experienced surgeons from GEM Hospital demonstrated the device’s usage during an actual surgical procedure. This demonstration gave insights into how the instrument enhances the efficiency and precision of complex surgeries.
Dr. C. Palanivelu, Founder, GEM Hospitals said, “GEMhospital is always committed to staying at the forefront of medical technology, ensuring that the patients receive best possible care. This commitment is further demonstrated by the recent installation of Erbe VIO3 along with Trisect Rapide, a combination that really helps to fast pace the procedure with less instrument exchanges, less blood loss and minimal tissue damages”.
Dr. P. Senthilnathan, Director of GEM Hospital Chennai,emphasized the significance of this technology in the evolvinglandscape of medical procedures. “The Erbe TriSect Rapide® is a game-changer for us as surgeons. It integrates three essential functions into a single, seamless tool, which not only improves the efficiency of surgeries but also helps reduce the overall time a patient spends in the operating room. This ultimately leads to quicker recovery times and better outcomes for our patients.”
“We’ve already seen outstanding results with the new technologyin over 50 surgeries, ranging from oncological procedures to complex abdominal surgeries. The ability to seamlessly perform dissection, sealing, and coagulation with one instrument has given us greater confidence and control, ensuring the best possible outcomes for our patients.” Dr. Senthilnathan further added.
Dr P. Senthilnathan is one of the very first surgeons to try TriSect Rapide in India and he was part of the Global Experts group for the clinical use recommendations of this new instrument and has attended multiple sessions in Frankfurt, Germany along with experts from across the globe.
