KUCHING: The AMRAS Congress took centre stage at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) on Saturday, bringing together distinguished experts from across the Asia-Pacific to share knowledge and advance medical expertise.
With the theme ‘Harvesting Wisdom, Cultivating Surgical Excellence’, the Advanced MIS, Robotic and Ablation Society of Gynaecologists Malaysia (AMRAS) is showcasing a world-class scientific programme while fostering the next generation of talent in minimally invasive gynaecological surgery.
Beyond the conference sessions and expert discussions, the event also features a vibrant exhibition showcasing the latest medical technologies, surgical innovations, and healthcare solutions.
Key account manager for Evomedic, Maggie Yap, 40 shared that they have many solutions in supporting a surgery procedure.
“We have the MyRay 3D 4K camera system, the minimally invasive procedures products, the hand instruments, and also the energy device that doctors use in modern surgical practice,” she said when speaking to Sarawak Tribune.
She showcased a camera system that aided in keyhole surgery, providing doctors to view clearly on the procedures done.
“It’s an imaging system that we use the telescope to transmit the abdomen to display to the monitor.
“This is used for a minimally invasive surgery instead of needing open surgery,” she said.
Other than that, the most recent innovation is the 3D camera system, used with goggles for the 3D effect.
“This 3D camera system is particularly used during operations on when you need to do the suturing, the stitching of the organs.
“This allows doctors to have a better depth, allowing the dissection to be more accurate, and a better stitching, and it is commonly used in Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy,” she said.
She also explained that suturing of the tissue for minimally invasive surgery is the most challenging part, but with this tool, it allows a smoother process for the operation.
Sales representative for Medtronic, Steven Chang, 35, presented its advanced energy devices.
“In traditional methods, doctors will have to conduct an open surgery which needs a large incision but with the modern advancements like the laparoscopic surgery, it allows patients to shorten healing time and also be more painless,” he said.
The booth displays long instruments that are used to insert through small incisions in the laparoscopic surgery.
“We have instruments to do removal such as ovary cancer and endometrial or cervical polyps where we will use a specific shaver,” he said.
Meanwhile, General Manager of Best Contact, Chong Wai Mun, 51, introduced a Japan-made surgical robot, specifically for the abdominal part of the body.
“This robotic system held out procedures like lung, lobotomy, prostate, as well as the intestine and kidney.
“It is also smaller compared to the conventional one,” he said.
The robotic system features three robotic arms controlled remotely by the surgeon through a console.
The procedure is performed through three small ports, one for the camera and two for the robotic instruments, rather than a large abdominal incision.
“This results in less bleeding, reduced pain, and faster recovery, allowing patients to spend less time in the hospital after surgery.
“It also provides surgeons with greater precision and control than manual laparoscopy, enabling more accurate movements during the procedure,” he added.
He further explained that the robot also assisted in requiring higher precision by allowing doctors to zoom in to a lesion.
“There are also many safety features provided in the system, such as the tactile feedback, where it allows doctors to feel the texture and firmness of tissue to judge how much force is being applied,” he said.
The advanced safety features and precision offered by robotic-assisted systems reflect the growing role of technology in modern surgery, with innovations aimed at improving patient outcomes while supporting surgeons in performing complex procedures more effectively.
