Media Release
Mangaluru, Nov 14: Father Muller Medical College Hospital (FMMCH), a unit of Father Muller Charitable Institutions (FMCI), Kankanady, blessed the newly procured Zeiss Pentero 800 S Microscope and Jayon Spine Endoscopes for the Department of Neurosurgery on Saturday, November 14, at the Main Operation Theatre Complex, Minus 2, General Ward Block.
The blessing ceremony was officiated by Fr Faustine Lucas Lobo, director, FMCI, in the presence of Fr George J Sequeira, administrator, FMMCH, Dr Michael Santhumayor, administrator FMMC and Dr Geover Lobo, head of the department of Neurosurgery.
In his address, Fr Faustine Lucas Lobo extended his good wishes to the Neurosurgery team and prayed for the well-being of all patients who would benefit from the newly acquired equipment. He emphasised that investments in advanced medical technology were not driven by monetary considerations but by the commitment to facilitate surgeons in performing complex procedures with greater ease, ensure faster patient recovery, uphold patient dignity and provide healthcare of the highest standards.
Fr George J Sequeira expressed his support for the Director's decision in approving the department's proposal, which facilitated the timely procurement of the equipment. He reiterated the management's commitment to supporting the growing needs of the departments and strengthening the institution's healthcare services.
Welcoming the gathering, Dr Geover Lobo provided an overview of the newly acquired equipment and highlighted the department's need for advanced surgical technology. He expressed his gratitude to the management for recognising and magnanimously supporting the department's requirements. He emphasised that some of the most intricate and delicate neurosurgical procedures are undertaken at Father Muller, irrespective of the patient's socioeconomic status, reflecting the department's longstanding commitment to equitable and quality healthcare. With several complex cases referred to the institution for tertiary care, the acquisition of a state-of-the-art operating microscope and advanced spine endoscopes was an important step towards enhancing surgical precision and expanding the department's capabilities.
ZEISS PENTERO 800 S – Advanced Neurosurgical Operating Microscope
The ZEISS PENTERO 800 S is an advanced surgical operating microscope designed to support highly precise and delicate neurosurgical procedures. It provides high-definition visualisation, enhanced illumination and advanced optical technology, enabling surgeons to work with greater accuracy in complex surgical fields.
Key Advantages:
• High-resolution visualisation: Provides clear, magnified views of delicate neural structures, blood vessels and tissues.
• Enhanced illumination: Offers excellent illumination of deep and narrow surgical areas.
• Surgical precision: Helps surgeons identify and preserve critical neurological structures during intricate procedures.
• Improved ergonomics: Facilitates comfortable positioning and ease of operation for surgeons during prolonged surgeries.
• Better surgical outcomes: Supports precision-driven procedures while helping minimise unintended damage to surrounding healthy tissues.
JAYON SPINE ENDOSCOPES – Advanced Endoscopic Spine Surgery System
The Jayon Spine Endoscopes are specialised endoscopic instruments used for minimally invasive spinal procedures. They enable surgeons to access and treat spinal conditions through small incisions, using an endoscopic camera and specialised surgical instruments for visualisation and intervention.
Key Advantages:
• Minimally invasive approach: Enables spinal procedures through smaller incisions, reducing tissue disruption.
• Enhanced visualisation: Provides magnified views of spinal structures, nerves and surrounding tissues.
• Reduced postoperative discomfort: Smaller incisions and reduced muscle disruption can help minimise postoperative pain.
• Faster recovery: May facilitate earlier mobilisation and a shorter hospital stay in appropriately selected patients.
• Reduced blood loss and scarring: Minimally invasive techniques can reduce surgical blood loss and leave smaller scars.
• Precision in spinal procedures: Helps surgeons perform selected procedures involving nerve decompression and other spinal interventions with greater visual guidance.
Significance to Father Muller Medical College Hospital
The acquisition of these advanced technologies strengthens the department of Neurosurgery's capacity to undertake complex brain and spine surgeries. While the ZEISS PENTERO 800 S enhances visualisation and precision in microsurgical procedures, the Jayon Spine Endoscopes support minimally invasive spinal interventions.
Together, these technologies reinforce FMMCH’s commitment to providing advanced, patient-centred tertiary healthcare, with an emphasis on surgical precision, patient safety, dignity and improved recovery.
Members of the management committee and the operation theatre team were present for the blessing ceremony.