Masectomy
Humanitarian and Remote Settings
Case Summary
Patient Profile
Young Woman, Paget's disease
Procedure
Masectomy
Setting
Tent, Myanmar
Setup Time
3 Minutes
Outcome
Succesful, no Immediate complications
Why this matters
- Protect against contaminants: block insects, particles and fluids.
- Contains smoke: manages electrocautery emissions internally.
- Boost efficiency: removes the need for extra draping and laundering.
Feedback from Surgical Team
- Comples surgery is feasible in austere settings.
- Surgifield eliminates the need for fixed infrastructure.
- Expand advanced surgical access in remote or conflict zones.
Words from Head Surgeon
"I believe the SurgiField address both the patient and provider's risk of exposure to particulates"
Wound Debridement
Office-Based Procedures
Case Summary
Patient Profile
60 year old man, Diabetic Foot
Procedure
Wound Debridement
Setting
Hotel Room, Jordan
Setup Time
4 Minutes
Outcome
Succesful, no immediate complications
Why this matters
- High Need: Affects 15-25% of diabetic patients; requires frequent debridement.
- New Care Pathway: Enables surgical procedures in-office via the SurgiField System.
- Key Benefits: Lower overhead, expanded practice capacity, and better patient access.
- Proven Concept: Validated by vascular surgery leaders for office-based migration.
- Strategic Shift: Reduces hospital reliance while maintaining clinical standards.
Feedback from Surgical Team
- Visibility & Mobility: Rated as excellent.
- Sterility: Equivalent to a traditional OR.
Why this matters
"With the SurgiField, I can perform procedures in my office that previously required a full operating rooт. The cost savings to the healthcare system could be substantial – no operating room fees, no additional personnel. And the efficiency gains for my practice are remarkable; I can stay in my office, see more patients, and deliver better care without the time and expense of the operating room."
Penetrating Trauma Debridement
Conflict Zone Procedures
Case Summary
Patient Profile
20 Year Old Male,Airstrike Injury
Procedure
Wound Debridement
Setting
Abandoned Building, Active Frontline,Myanmar
Setup Time
10 Minutes
Outcome
Succesful, no immediate complications
Why this matters
- Ultimate Validation: Successful operation under
active artillery fire and zero infrastructure proves
the system's resilience. - Mission Achieved: Delivers a sterile, safe surgical
environment directly to the point of need. - Mobility over Transport: Eliminates the lifethreatening delay of moving critical patients to
distant operating rooms. - Combat Proven: Demonstrates that life-saving
intervention is possible even in the most hostile,
austere conditions.
Feedback from Surgical Team
- User-Friendly: Easy to operate
under high stress. Operated near
aircraft with zero electrical power,
cell phone lighting only. - Dual Protection: Shields the patient
from dirt and the team from
pathogens.
Words from Head Surgeon
"The SurgiField enabled a clean surgical field in a setting where any surgery would otherwise have been impossible."
Multi-Cavity Trauma Surgery
Conflict Zone Procedures
Case Summary
Patient Profile
Male, War Injury
Procedure
Fragment removal, abdominal & thoracic (nonpenetrating wounds)
Setting
Building, Active Frontline, Ukraine
Setup Time
10 Minutes
Outcome
Succesful, no immediate complications
Why this matters
- Broad Capability: Proven effective for complex
multi-cavity trauma surgery, not just simple
debridement. - Risk Reduction: Significant, surgeon-perceived
protection against infection for both patient and
staff. - Wartime Utility: Successfully deployed by
experienced surgeons in active conflict zones. - Expanded Role: Confirms the system as a viable
solution for comprehensive surgical care in
hostile environments.
Feedback from Surgical Team
- Ease of Use: Surgeon reported a
seamless surgical process with the
system in place. - Efficient Workflow: Simple transfer
of instruments and specimens in and
out of the sterile field.
Wound VAC Removal & Debridement
Large Hospital
Case Summary
Patient Profile
43 Year Old Male
Procedure
Wound VAC removal & debridement
Setting
Dressing Room, Ukraine
Setup Time
5 Minutes
Outcome
Successful - wound clean, ready for skin graft
Why this matters
- Designed for Purpose: Confirms the system's ability
to create a clean, efficient surgical field outside the
OR. - Operational Efficiency: Achieved clinical success
using a smaller surgical team. - OR Bottleneck Relief: Efficiently addresses surgical
backlogs by enabling procedures outside traditional
operating rooms. - Reduced Overhead: Delivered meaningful results
with significantly lower logistical requirements.
Feedback from Surgical Team
- Fast Setup: Faster preparation
time than a traditional operating
room (OR) - Enhanced Safety: Rated superior
to standard draping in austere
environments. - Staff Efficiency: Requires fewer
personnel than standard surgical
protocols.
Words from Head Surgeon
"This case illustrates that the SurgiField is great for surgical procedures which are held in dressing
rooms - it is convenient to apply, rather good sterility and requires fewer medical personnel."
External Fixator & K-Wire Removal
Large Hospital
Case Summary
Patient Profile
23-year-old male, mine blast ulna fracture (healed)
Procedure
External fixator & K-wire removal
Setting
Hospital Ward, Ukraine
Setup Time
5 Minutes
Outcome
Successful - fracture healed, all hardware removed, patient stable
Why this matters
- OR-Grade Capability: Successfully performed orthopedic hardware removal on a ward gurney, a procedure typically requiring a conventional OR.
- Minimalist Staffing: Completed the surgery with only a single-doctor team.
- Effortless Workflow: Surgeon confirmed a reduced workload compared to traditional OR setups.
- Core Value Proven: Demonstrates the system's ability to deliver high-quality surgical care in non-traditional environments.
Feedback from Surgical Team
- Lean Staffing: Required only one doctor and one nurse for the procedure.
- Reduced Workload: Decreased overall team effort compared to а
standard OR setup.
Words from Head Surgeon
"This case illustrates that the SurgiField is great for surgical procedures which are held in dressing
rooms - it is convenient to apply, rather good sterility and requires fewer medical personnel."
External Fixator Removal & Pin Site Debridement
Large Hospital
Case Summary
Patient Profile
60 year old male, (open humerus fracture union)
Procedure
External fixator removal pin sites debridement
Setting
Hospital Ward, Ukraine
Setup Time
5 Minutes
Outcome
Successful - fracture healed, all hardware removed
Why this matters
- Expanded Use: Validated for upper-extremity hardware removal (humerus), building on forearm and leg cases.
- Ward-Based Success: Confirms optimal performance for extremity procedures in ward settings.
- Logistical Savings: Reinforces reduced personnel and overhead requirements compared to a standard OR.
Feedback from Surgical Team
- Rapid Deployment: Setup completed in just 5 minutes on a gurney.
- Optimized Staffing: Successfully operated with a single doctor and one nurse.
- Enhanced Usability: Excellent mobility and visibility reported throughout.
- Workload Efficiency: High ease-of-use with significantly lower personnel requirements than a standard OR.
Words from Head Surgeon
"We were able to move and work easily."
Forearm Wound Debridement & Closure
Large Hospital
Case Summary
Patient Profile
42-year-old male
Procedure
Forearm wound debridement and closure
Setting
Hospital Ward, Ukraine
Setup Time
5 Minutes
Outcome
Successful - wound closed, patient stable
Feedback from Surgical Team
- Procedure Time: Procedure completed in 20 minutes on a gurney.
- Streamlined Setup: Easy preparation with high visibility and maneuverability.
- Lean Team: Required only one surgeon and one nurse.
Efficiency Gains: Reduced personnel and workload compared to traditional OR standards.
Words from Head Surgeon
"Forearm procedures are ideal procedures for use with the SurgiField System. We believe the
patient infection risk rate reduced."