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Endoscopy has become an essential tool in thoracic diagnosis and therapy. Originally used primarily for diagnosing pleural disorders, endoscopes are now an integral part of major thoracic surgery. Bronchoscopy, a procedure associated with thoracic surgery, helps detect lung tumors early through diagnostic interventions. Both palliative and curative interventions are used in the treatment of pulmonary diseases*. Mediastinoscopy permits extensive lymphadenectomy, including for therapeutic purposes.

The KARL STORZ Thorax product range includes endoscopes and instruments for thoracoscopy, video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS), and minithoracotomy, including autofluorescence procedures, mediastinoscopy, and rigid and flexible bronchoscopy.

* C. Kroegel and U. Costabel, Klinische Pneumologie, Stuttgart: Thieme, 2014, p. 132

Highlights

Video Mediastinoscopy – Plug & Play

The compact HD video mediastinoscope is based on the CMOS chip-on-the-tip sensor technology and is equipped with an LED light source integrated in the handle. It is lightweight, has a balanced weight distribution, and is fully autoclavable.
It can be used in combination with either the KARL STORZ IMAGE1 S™ camera platform and the CONNECT and X-LINK modules or with the KARL STORZ TELEPACK+, the compact and portable camera system with FULL-HD camera control unit and integrated network function. It can also be connected to the TELECAM C3 FULL HD control unit.

Special features:

  • Compact handle with integrated LED light source
  • Keyboard with haptic feedback for camera menu control
  • CMOS chip-on-the-tip sensor technology in the blade
  • Blade with uninterrupted right lateral slit
  • Plug & play – one cable outlet with plug connection to the X-LINK module

Silver Is the New Black

LIVE – Video Bronchoscopes with integrated LED

The new LIVE video bronchoscopes feature excellent image quality, natural color rendering, and homogeneous illumination. A special feature is the LED light source integrated in the handle. State-of-the-art technology is combined with the economy of LEDs. No separate light source is necessary.

  • Treatment and diagnosis in HD
  • Available in two sizes: LIVE 6.5 and LIVE 5.5
  • Compatible with IMAGE1 S™ and TELE PACK +
  • Enhanced visualization with S-Technologies

Bronchoscopy Instruments for Children

A practical set classification for the clinical routine

KARL STORZ offers instruments for pediatric bronchoscopy that are customized to the anatomy of children. This includes bronchoscopes in various sizes and lengths as well as optical forceps and accessories. To optimally structure our comprehensive product range for the benefit of our customers, we offer a total of three sets for foreign body removal in children. They are organized by age and corresponding tracheal diameter. Each set includes the appropriate bronchoscope sizes with a compatible telescope, optical forceps, and accessories. The instrument sets therefore offer everything needed for foreign body removal. 

Sets:

  • Set 1: Age group 0-6 months
  • Set 2: Age group 6 months – 6 years
  • Set 3: Age group 6-14 years 

Additional information on the specialty

Experts' Insights – Diagnostic Intervention by Dr. Mirjam Elze

Experts' Insights – Diagnostic Intervention by Dr. Mirjam Elze

Media type:
Video, Surgical Film
Languages available:
E
Version:
08-2022
Material number:
1471E
Specialties:
Thorax
Experts' Insights: Dr. Schramm – Pediatric Rigid Bronchoscopy

Experts' Insights: Dr. Schramm – Pediatric Rigid Bronchoscopy

Media type:
Video, Teaser
Languages available:
E
Version:
2022
Material number:
1468E
Specialties:
Thorax
IMAGE1 S™ 4U – mORe than a camera

IMAGE1 S™ 4U – mORe than a camera

Media type:
Video, Teaser
Languages available:
E
Version:
2019
Material number:
1065E
Specialties:
VITOM® 3D – 3D Visualization for Microsurgery and Open Surgery

VITOM® 3D – 3D Visualization for Microsurgery and Open Surgery

Media type:
Video, Teaser
Languages available:
D, E
Version:
2019
Material number:
1118E
Specialties:
High-definition video mediastinoscopy

High-definition video mediastinoscopy

Media type:
Video, Teaser
Languages available:
D, E
Version:
2020
Material number:
1158E
Specialties:
Thorax
ENDOSCOPES AND INSTRUMENTS FOR ENT ESOPHAGOSCOPY - BRONCHOSCOPY

ENDOSCOPES AND INSTRUMENTS FOR ENT ESOPHAGOSCOPY - BRONCHOSCOPY

Media type:
Catalogs
Languages available:
D, E, FR, RU
Version:
10.0 03-2023
Material number:
96050000E
Specialties:
Systematic Simplicity – HD video mediastinoscopy – Plug & Play

Systematic Simplicity – HD video mediastinoscopy – Plug & Play

Media type:
ENDOWORLD®
Languages available:
D, E, ES, IT, PT
Version:
3.0 09-2023
Material number:
96082017E
Specialties:
Thorax
LIVE - LED Integrated Video Endoscopes Flexible Bronchoscopes from KARL STORZ

LIVE - LED Integrated Video Endoscopes Flexible Bronchoscopes from KARL STORZ

Media type:
ENDOWORLD®
Languages available:
D, E, ES, FR, IT, PT
Version:
1.5 09-2023
Material number:
96082016E
Specialties:
Thorax
Silver is the New Black  – LIVE – the new LED Integrated Video Endoscopes for bronchoscopy

Silver is the New Black – LIVE – the new LED Integrated Video Endoscopes for bronchoscopy

Media type:
Marketing Flyer
Languages available:
D, E, ES, FR, IT
Version:
2.0 06-2023
Material number:
96081015E
Specialties:
Thorax
Bronchoscopy Instruments for Children – Set classification according to age groups for foreign body removal

Bronchoscopy Instruments for Children – Set classification according to age groups for foreign body removal

Media type:
ENDOWORLD®
Languages available:
D, E, ES, FR, IT, PT, RU
Version:
1.2 03-2023
Material number:
96082014E
Specialties:
Thorax
Fiberskope Serien 110xx ..., 111xx ..., 112xx ..., 113xx ..., 13304C*)

Fiberskope Serien 110xx ..., 111xx ..., 112xx ..., 113xx ..., 13304C*)

Media type:
User Handbooks
Languages available:
D, E, ES, FR, IT, PT, RU, HR, NO, PL, SE, CS
Version:
6.3 07-2022
Material number:
96216006D
Specialties:
Miniature endoscopes

Miniature endoscopes

Media type:
User Handbooks
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D, E, ES, FR, IT, PT, RU
Version:
1.0 03-2021
Material number:
96086007D
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HOPKINS® telescopes Models 26003 ACA/BCA/FCA/FCEA, 26003 ARA/BRA/FRA/FREA, 26046 ACA/BCA/FCA, 26046 ARA/BRA/FRA

HOPKINS® telescopes Models 26003 ACA/BCA/FCA/FCEA, 26003 ARA/BRA/FRA/FREA, 26046 ACA/BCA/FCA, 26046 ARA/BRA/FRA

Media type:
Product Package Leaflet
Languages available:
D, E, ES, FR, IT, PT, RU, CN, AR, JP, PL, TR
Version:
1.2 02-2021
Material number:
97000326
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ENDOCAMELEON® HOPKINS® telescope 49003 AE

ENDOCAMELEON® HOPKINS® telescope 49003 AE

Media type:
Product Package Leaflet
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D, E, ES, RU, PL
Version:
3.0 01-2021
Material number:
96106307D
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HOPKINS Telescopes Models 49003 AA/BA/FA; 49046 AA/BA/FA; 49011 AA/BA; 49031 AA; 28400 AA

HOPKINS Telescopes Models 49003 AA/BA/FA; 49046 AA/BA/FA; 49011 AA/BA; 49031 AA; 28400 AA

Media type:
Product Package Leaflet
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Version:
3.1 01-2021
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Single port video-assisted thoracic surgery: advancing scope technology

Human Medicine

Thorax

Calvin S.H. Ng (corresponding author), Randolph H.L. Wong, Rainbow W.H. Lau and Anthony P.C. Yim

European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (2014) 1–1doi:10.1093/ejcts/ezu236