Gynaecology
The field of gynaecology is permanently changing, bringing advancements that seemed improbable just a few years ago. Gynaecology has profited much from the introduction of sophisticated high-tech equipment. Among the advantages of these new technologies are, of course, improved research, diagnosis and treatment. QLT specialists are fully aware that gynaecologists, hospital and clinic managers today appreciate the benefits to be acquired using new equipment and new technologies.
State-of-the-art endoscope applications are used in the most frequently performed surgical intervention procedures in gynaecology, such as fallopian tube, ovarian and uterine surgery, pelvic floor repair, incontinence, endometriosis and adhesion therapy, tumour treatment, hysteroscopy, endometrial ablation, foetal surgery, and embryoscopy.
Breast cancer is the most frequent cause of death for women between 40 and 55 years of age. Several manufacturers of breast cancer imaging equipment are marketing stand-alone dedicated breast cancer units. This innovation has provided gynaecologists with a lower cost unit specifically designed for breast imaging. In addition, MRI guided biopsy procedures are being developed.
Companies introducing technologically superior products to the market naturally expect to increase their market share. As a reflection of this, more and more new products are being introduced in this field, with the market still ex-pecting new developments in mammography, stereotactic biopsy, ultrasound, magnet resonance imaging, chemotherapy, hormone therapy, radiotherapy, photodynamic therapy etc.
