The portable laparoscope is a novel medical device that places all the functionality of laparoscopic surgical suite into a single, self-contained instrument/OR unit. In addition to simplifying laparoscopy in the operating room, the portable laparoscope extends the benefits of laparoscopic investigation and intervention to environments outside of the operating room: enabling the concept of Portable Laparoscopy.

Portable Laproscopy will compliment current endoscopic techniques. It will provide an alternative approach with minimal set-up time for simpler procedures and provide new options for more involved procedures. Moreover, portable laparoscopy will serve as a means to accelerate the continued expansion of minimally invasive surgery in emerging markets. Portable laparoscopy will allow minimally invasive procedures to occur in operating suites that lack the extensive support equipment required for laparoscopic surgery. In a time when worldwide healthcare will have to both expand access and reduce costs innovation is the only solution. Portable Laparoscopy is a critical solution to make surgery more available worldwide.