New Products and Services

Protective, disposable glasses are designed for comfort, visual acuity

For more information, visit http://www.uvision.com/.

Agoura Hills, CA-Caldera Medical's Ascend Pelvic Floor Repair System is a novel treatment for pelvic organ prolapse that recently received FDA approval. The device provides apical support from the anterior chamber using a patented surgical method and CentraSoft mesh technology that conforms to the patient's anatomy. The lightweight, macroporous, monofilament, polypropylene mesh is positioned and implanted with a set of reusable introducers, available separately. According to Caldera, Ascend can be used to simultaneously repair anterior and apical defects, reducing the potential for complications and costs.

For more information, visit http://www.calderamedical.com/.

Resource guide discusses multiple aspects of male infertility

Rockland, MA-For men dealing with fertility issues, EMD Serono has joined with the Men's Health Network and Fertility LifeLines to produce In The Know: What No One Tells You About Male Fertility. The free booklet includes a discussion of biological and lifestyle factors for male infertility, tips on dealing with stress and communicating with a partner, and a checklist of questions to ask the physician and insurance provider. Release of the booklet coincides with new survey data showing that 83% of men would be equally or more active than their partner in seeking infertility information if they were struggling to conceive. Other educational resources include http://www.FertilityLifeLines.com/ or 1-800-LETS-TRY.

For more information, visit http://www.FertilityLifeLines.com/intheknow.

Female pelvic reconstruction book is reissued in free digital format

Thorton near Exeter, UK-The award-winning, out-of-print textbook, Functional Reconstruction of the Urinary Tract and Gynaeco-Urology, by Richard Turner-Warwick, MD, and Christopher Chapple, MD, has been released as a free, digital, online, interactive edition. Among the chapters are detailed discussions of transposed omental support, urodynamically oriented treatment of incontinence, functional reconstruction of developmental defects and traumatic injuries, vaginoplasty options, and an integrated review of cystoplasty and diversion. Paul Richardson's 1,600 color illustrations can be click-enlarged, and all cross-references are hot-linked.

For more information, visit http://rturnerwarwick.com/.

Computer-guided interactive simulator hones HoLEP skills

Santa Clara, CA-A new computer-guided, interactive training simulator from Lumenis guides physicians in learning holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) skills for treating BPH. Practicing the skills enables the user to attain a standard level of competence prior to live surgical activity, and to review and maintain it thereafter. The device replicates use of the manufacturer's VersaPulse PowerSuite laser with the VersaCut Morcellator system.

For more information, visit http://www.lumenis.com/.