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Survey Says: Smart Grid is More than a Fad Despite the Difficulties
Rolling the clock back a bit, the Microsoft Worldwide Utilities Group released our Smart Energy Reference Architecture in October 2009, in the expectation that utilities needed all the help they could get with the detailed planning necessary to implement new, very complicated systems for the smart grid era.
Our second survey of worldwide utility executives, released today in conjunction with events at CERA Week 2011, indicate that our hunch was right, that utilities need a clear path before they dare to move forward in their implementation plans. Why do we say this? In our question concerning "What are the major information technology obstacles to smart grid development at your company?", project complexity jumped from next to last in 2010 to first in 2011. To us this demonstrates that the rubber is hitting the road for smart grid implementations as Utilities are getting their hands dirty with implementations and are finding some challenges. We suspect that some of the issues around project complexity are due to the lack of an enterprise-wide information and technology architecture as over 63% of the respondents are still in the process of considering an architecture or do not have one at all.
Considering these challenges it's no wonder our survey also revealed that utilities know they need more money to complete their planning and implementation. The results indicated that 73 percent of respondents acknowledged that the budgets dedicated to the smart grid are increasing. We can surmise that the more the utilities think about their smart grid the more they realize that it is going to require more money. But obviously the ROI is becoming clearer to them, or otherwise they wouldn't be increasing their budgets. It is this dynamic which indicates smart grid is more than a passing fad, despite the difficulties.
We are busy with CERA Week activities, where Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer spoke last night, but I'd encourage our readers to see the press release about our survey here. We'll be looking at the results more closely and offering additional thoughts in coming days and weeks. – Jon C. Arnold


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Published on January 17, 2019
Bring your own coffee mug to any of the following Retail vendors, order a coffee or tea (up to 16 oz.), and pay only for a small cup.
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My first detox was such an epic failure that it led me to seek answers and support.
y first detox was such an epic failure that it led me to seek answers and support. Fast forward four years, I now do a two-week detox about twice a year to give my digestive organs and liver a well-deserved break, and also to provide better support my clients who want to do the same. The process helps me start the season on the right foot, by resizing my appetite and reassessing which foods serve me best.
The first detox I ever undertook did not go well — to say the least. The detox program I had found in a wellness magazine gave recipes and lists and promised marvelous results. I felt good during the detox and was fascinated to see how my body reacted. And react it did! Coming off of it, I became so sick that I swore I would never do another detox, ever. What I had done was to get off the regimen too quickly, before all the toxins were out– basically "in-toxicating" myself… It also felt like a diet, something with a beginning, and end and lists of dos and don'ts— in other words, it was not sustainable, in the sense that it was not going to change my habits.
So for my next attempt, a year later, I hired a health coach and the outcome was totally different. First, I received plenty of moral support from her and other group participants. Second, she gave me the structure, concrete tips, and the guidance and information I needed to be successful. This time, I got great results, without getting sick. Little did I know that it would also result in a career change— but that 's another story for another post.
Here we are now… I recently completed my first detox as a certified health coach. This time, I combined the detox approach with an elimination diet– avoiding all major allergenic food groups for two weeks. That means no processed foods, wheat, sugar, dairy, alcohol, and caffeine. But plenty of whole unprocessed foods; fruit and vegetables; seeds; juices, smoothies and soups.
The first five days went smoothly, by day six, I was very hungry… and had to remind myself that this was not a deprivation diet but rather an effort to cleanse my system. So I started eating bigger quantities of very nutritious food, and that allowed me to continue with any problems and hunger pangs.
The 5-pound weight loss of the first week gave me the incentive I needed for the second week; even if losing weight was not my main goal, it was certainly a nice bonus. After two weeks, I was no longer craving the foods I had taken out. My complexion was also clearer and more uniform, I had more energy, I lost not only 9 pounds but also my craving for dark chocolate.
While it's possible to keep this way of eating for longer (many people do it), it would neither fit my lifestyle nor what my body needs to thrive.


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Case Study: BBVA Compass Stadium | Houston Dynamo
Houston's unsually large number of soccer fans does not change the fact there is a reticence to invest in Major League Soccer in the United States. That's one reason the home stadium for the MLS team, the Houston Dynamo, was achieved on a much smaller budget than most major city sports venues. But the growing interest in the sport among Americans required design foresight: BBVA Compass Stadium would have to be a cost-effective yet world-class venue for professional soccer. Ultimately, the project yielded a striking and popular metal-mesh-enclosed addition to downtown Houston, for a remarkable $95 million final price tag.
With broadcasts of matches carried by major networks and cable outlets internationally, the press box for the stadium required equal attention to detail – and equal attention to budget constraints. In order to meet the requirements of both broadcasters and owner-clients, a NanaWall system ultimately occupied the window-wall-configured press box.
Unobstructed Views
"It is a program requirement of Major League Soccer and national broadcast networks to provide obstruction free viewing from the television broadcast booths," notes Bruce Beahm, senior architect and associate principal with global design firm Populous and project manager/lead project architect for Compass Stadium.
"NanaWall's system meets this requirement when open," he continues, "and further provides the option of keeping the room closed and conditioned, allowing for alternative uses of the space." Beahm also notes that NanaWall surpassed other manufacturers in a highly competitive bidding process.


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Everybody wanna ask where I came from
Young kid who bang drums, money don't you worry I'mma make some
Somebody changin' the world, it only takes one
Never scared of death, but I ain't ready for that day to come
A million people in the world, I don't hate one
Even them dummies robbin' people with some fake guns
Make mistakes young boy, that's just what I heard
And you don't ever figure out what you don't want at first
I got another verse, invincible and nothin' hurts
100 words coming up with what'll have your bubble burst
We can just fuck, you don't need to take my number first
Gettin' right to it, I ain't really tryna cuddle first
I used to try everything with her, and nothin' worked
Got her backwards like she heard the thunder first
These are the days of our lives, and I ain't lyin' kid
Bein' free, tell me what kind of crime that is
It said I can't let me spit a couple sentences
Always good penmanship, make sure you all remember this
You just entered into Blue Slide Park
The place where dreams comin' true, that's where you find heart
Up until the sun come up, yeah my crew grind hard
See me out throughout the day, but you won't find me in the dark
Say I'm smart with remarks, such remarkable bars
Who knew this music would get me a couple cars
That just sit in park cause I'm out somewhere travelin'
Mackin' on the preschool honeys, you were somewhere tattlin'
Mac has been known to always spaz again
Every single track with him, "Oh he's just so talented"
Dream of countin' money 'til my fingers get some calluses
King with many palaces, a fuckin' golden fork to eat my salad with
I observe, asking what did he design
I see an artificial future for a digital mind
Muhammad Ali, yeah I'm him in his prime
Just that normal kid in class you was sittin' behind
Didn't really pay attention to him spittin' his rhymes
But now you see his car, tryin' gettin' inside
No, hell no
I wanna go back home
Late night can't remember what the day's like
Reminiscin' on stop signs and brake lights
Cause it seems that I'm always on the move
When they gonna let me back home
I wanna go back home
I wanna go back home
"'One Last Thing' is the rap up. It's me making sure that people understand that I've rapped my ass off. At the end of it all – the album, the crazy journey you go through with music – at the end of the day, I can rap my ass off. Period." -Mac Miller


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Continental AG has agreed a wide-ranging peace deal with hostile takeover bidder Schaeffler that will see the smaller ball-bearing specialist take a strategic stake in Conti, whose CEO said he would depart at the end of the month.
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Kingsport Counseling Associates is now able to provide video or online therapy for our clients. Through the use of a secure, HIPAA compliant service, Doxy.me, we are able to meet with clients via video conferencing for sessions. Doxy.me is as easy to use as "Skype" or "Facetime" but provides a higher level of security and privacy. (For IPhone, IPad or Android Phone users, you will need to download the Doxy.me app below)
Although there are some risks involved with online therapy and it is never quite as good as actual face to face therapy, it can be a great option for some people. If a client is out of town or unable to make it to the office for any reason, online therapy is a good option.
Here's how it works:
- If you are an established client, simply make an appointment with your therapist just as you would for a regular session. If this is your first time to have therapy with Kingsport Counseling Associates, you will need to register as a client and set up an appointment for online therapy. Begin the registration process here.
- Pay for your session here. Online sessions must be prepaid unless other payment arrangements have been made with your therapist.
- At the time of your appointment, simply click on the link below to enter the "waiting room" of your therapist.
- It will ask you to type in your name.
- When the therapist is ready, you will be connected.
If you are using a smart phone or tablet, you will need to download the Doxy.me App from the Itunes Store or the Google Play Store, depending on your device. Or you can just simply use your PC or Mac to login to the website.
If you are experiencing a crisis or thinking of suicide, harming yourself or anyone else, please go to your nearest emergency room or call 911. Or call: 1-800-273-8255
Disclaimer about online therapy:
Online therapy might not always be the best option for you. Online therapy CAN NOT be used if:
if you are under 18 years of age
if you have a history of self-injury
if you are feeling suicidal or homicidal
if you are in an abusive or violent relationship
if you are presently under the influence of alcohol or drugs
if you have psychotic symptoms
Although our online therapy video conferencing service we use is secure, HIPAA compliant and intended to be extremely confidential, there are no guarantees that confidentiality can be maintained outside of our office. Chatting or use of video online has some risks. For example, someone might be able to overhear if the client is not in a private location while online. Or if the client is using an unsecured internet connection, confidentiality might be compromised. Just be aware of the risks and decide based on your needs.


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Riyad Mahrez watches on awkwardly as Algeria manager Rabah Madjer launches astonishing rant at journalist
They may have just beaten the Central African Republic 3-0, but Madjer was livid when questioned about his side's failure to qualify for the World Cup
With players like Sofiane Feghouli, Yacine Brahimi and Riyad Mahrez in their ranks, Algeria were expected to at least challenge Nigeria for top spot in their tough group – but instead, the north African nation slumped to last place with a woeful two points and finisheed behind Zambia and Cameroon.
National coach Rabah Madjer had sought to restore some pride with their comprehensive win over the Central African Republic in a recent friendly, but it wasn't enough to quell the onslaught of questions from media at the post-match press conference.
"I respect all of you but him"
One reporter directed his question of failure at Leicester winger Mahrez, only for an apoplectic Madjer to intervene.
"Riyad, give me two seconds," said Madjer, before beginning his tirade at the journalist.
He continued: "Shut up! Shut up! Shut up! Shut up! Retire and let the next generation do the job," before jabbing his finger at the reporter and shouting: "I say that in public, listen to me all. I respect all of you but him."
An unmoved Mahrez could only watch on as Madjer finished his rant.
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Ex-Southampton striker Dani Osvaldo retired because he prefers "barbecue and beer"


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Minimally Invasive Surgery Week is expected to be the top attended annual meeting for the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons (SLS) with over 600 physicians, more than 100 moderators, and 200 presenters.
The Endoscopic Exposition (Endo Expo) trade show has come to include vendors representing all aspects of minimally invasive therapies, including manufacturers, software and hardware developers, publishers, operating room suppliers, and other corporations servicing the industry. With an audience whose interests are specific to minimally invasive surgery and who represent all specialties which use these less-invasive therapies, exhibitors benefit from gaining marketing exposure and quality contacts.
For your immediate requirements, floor plans, exhibit application, exhibitor service kits and questions contact Teri Valls at [email protected] or (305) 665-9959.
Decorator: GES is the official exhibit decorator and drayage company. Exhibit Service Kits will be sent no later than 90 to 60 days prior to the show.
Shipping: All booth materials must be shipped through the official decorator and drayage company no later than 30 days prior to the show.
Rental Items and Services: All tables, chairs, plants, lamps, carpets, special furniture and electrical power will be available upon request through the exhibitor decorator.
For information contact Customer Service Department:
The Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons (SLS) only takes reservations with a nonrefundable payment of 50% of the total exhibit amount (see rates below). There will be no reimbursements of this amount. The balance of the total amount must be paid by TBA. No refunds will be made after TBA. Checks should be made payable to: The Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons
Space will be provided at the following rates (additional booths at the same price):
• $2500 per 8x10 corner booth
• $2000 per 8x10 booth
• $900 per 8x10 booth (publishers only)
SLS will assign publisher booths at the Society's discretion.
A maximum of 3ft. in height on each side and 8ft. back wall of the exhibit booth has been established so that no booth will interfere with or detract from any other booth. Canvassing outside the booth is forbidden.
The given dimensions of floor space and stands are approximate. The exhibition management reserves the right to change the dimensions in order to use available exhibition space most efficiently. Prices charged are, however, based on the actual dimensions; if more floor space than was ordered is later allotted and actually used, the fee for it is to be paid immediately. The exhibitors must bear the cost of any special installations.
The exhibitor is liable for all damage caused by himself, by his staff, by his visitors and clients and by any agent acting for him; the exhibitor must indemnify the exhibition management company and SLS in all such cases.
Mailing or delivering the application form does not constitute a formal agreement that the exhibitor is admitted to the exhibition. Contractual conditions are constituted when exhibition management sends written confirmation to the exhibitor and when the 50% deposit is received.
Exhibitors may not display products or services other than those manufactured or regularly distributed by them.
The application form must be filled in, signed with a legally competent signature and delivered on time.
Special requirements regarding placement of the booths will be given all possible consideration, but placement demands as a condition of registration on the part of the exhibitor cannot be recognized.
Booths may be used for displaying products and services related to minimally invasive surgery and its therapies and that contribute directly to the meeting registrant's healthcare practice. All company activities must take place within the company booth. Company activities will not be allowed to compete with conference activities.
SLS reserves the right to restrict sales activities that it deems inappropriate. No sales or marketing activities are allowed in scientific session rooms. It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to secure any licenses or permits that may be required by the State of Massachusetts and the City of Las Vegas.
Exhibits must be staffed at all times during the hours of exhibition. The exhibition areas are to be used only during the usual hours of operations.
Each exhibitor must make provisions for the safeguarding of their goods, material, equipment and display at all times. General overall staff service will be provided for the installation and exhibition period to answer questions or facilitate service. Neither SLS or GES will be responsible for loss or damage to any property from any cause.
For any changes in the size or structure of the floor space or design of the booth, specific permission must be obtained from exhibit management. Exhibit management reserves the right to demand changes in such booths or exhibits to accommodate safety regulations and technical requirements. Exhibit management also reserves the right to demand changes in booths or exhibits in order to preserve or obtain the best possible overall image for the exhibition, as judged by exhibit management.
Exhibitor personnel (demonstrators, staff) will be issued a limited number of free badges with the booth purchase. All representatives of exhibiting companies must register and display an official exhibitor's badge for admission to the exhibit area.
Exhibiting companies are allocated 3 representative badges for each 8x10 booth space purchased. Additional representatives may attend at a fee of $290 for each additional person. A charge of $10 will be assessed for each substitute name or lost badge while on site. Note that the deadline for receipt of the exhibitor names is TBA.
Painting and papering of floors, walls, pillars as well as built-in parts are not permitted. No articles may be attached to the permanent building structure.
No structure of an exhibit or booth may protrude on any side beyond the limits of the booth location. No signs may project beyond the delimiting walls of the booth and each exhibitor must avoid hindering the view or entranceway of neighboring booths. No obstruction of the aisles shall be permitted.
Exhibits or other devices which emit sound or light must be operated and controlled so as not to irritate other exhibitors, and exhibit management reserves the right to ask an exhibitor to cease such practice. No exhibitors shall be permitted to install booth until full payment is received.
All oral agreements, special permissions and special arrangements are valid only upon receipt of written confirmation.
The exhibitor understands that the SLS exhibitors rules and regulations are an integral and binding part of the contract for exhibit space and agrees to comply with the same.
Exhibitors may attend a Master's Class for a fee. Register by TBA using the Master's Class Registration Form in the Exhibtor Prospectus. Exhibitors may attend any other scientific session during the conference free of charge by wearing the conference official exhibitor badge.
Following the master's classes and opening ceremonies at 5:00 p.m. SLS will have a Welcome Reception in the exhibit hall. SLS provides a hosted bar. We encourage the exhibitors to provide hors d'oeuvres at their respective booths allowing companies the opportunity to offer attendees your personal hospitality. A Welcome Reception Order Form will be included in the Exhibit Service Kits.
ABC Trading Solutions
Booth #111
Exhibitor MIS Week 2014
Contact: Vladi Bergman
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 702-673-7963
Bard Davol
Booth #206
Exhibitor MIS Week 2014
Davol Inc., a BARD Company, is the market leader in comprehensive soft tissue reconstruction, delivering a growing line of mesh prosthetics, biologic implants, absorbable synthetics and fixation systems to complement innovative techniques in hernia and abdominal wall repair and breast reconstruction procedures.
Contact: Brigid Way
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 800-556-6756
Website: www.davol.com
Bovie Medical Corporation
Booth #301
Exhibitor MIS Week 2014
Bovie Medical Corporation, the first name in electrosurgery, will be featuring J-Plasma® demonstrations at the Minimally Invasive Surgery Week Annual Meeting. J-Plasma produces a focused beam of ionized gas with an absence of conductive currents through the patient. We look forward to seeing you there!
Contact: Jeff Rencher
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.jplasma.com
Booth #307
Exhibitor MIS Week 2014
Our V. Mueller® and Sowden-Pencer laparoscopic instrument brands are trusted within the industry for their high-quality and reliable performance.
Contact: Beverly Abad
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 858-617-5325
Cook Medical
Booth #107
Exhibitor MIS Week 2014
Cook Medical partners with surgeons to transform patient care. Together with surgeons, we lead workshops on advanced procedures and develop next-generation devices.
In 1963, Cook Medical's founder, Bill Cook, worked with a surgeon to launch the field of minimally invasive medicine. Now we continue his vision worldwide, through educational programs like Cook Vista and through technology like Biodesign, the Doppler Blood Flow Monitoring System, and common bile ducts exploration tools.
Our goal is to deliver devices that give the best outcomes to surgeons, hospitals, and —most importantly—patients. Learn more about us at www.cookmedical.com.
Contact: Wayne Radford
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 812-339-2235
Website: www.cookmedical.com
Cooper Surgical
Booth #201
Exhibitor MIS Week 2014
CooperSurgical is the leading provider of innovative medical devices and procedure oriented solutions that advance the standard of care for women. Our highly reliable and clinically relevant products and services facilitate the delivery of enhanced outcomes for your patients regardless of the clinical setting. Come by our booth to interact with our industry leading solutions and experience why CooperSurgical is at the forefront of women's health care.
Contact: Kathy Marino
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 203-601-5200
Website: www.coopersurgical.com
Cleveland Clinic Simulation and Advanced Skills Center
Booth #412
Exhibitor MIS Week 2014
Cleveland Clinic's Simulation Center is a state-of-the-art facility that conducts labs & workshops, teleconferences, CME courses and product development. The Simulation Center is a leader in the utilization, advancement and education of minimally invasive surgical techniques and practices. Please contact us to schedule your workshop today!
Contact: Sarah Petro
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 216-444-0174
Website: www.simcenter.clevelandclinic.org
Booth #303
Exhibitor MIS Week 2014
The ETHICON brand is used for the products of Ethicon, Inc. and Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc., two companies with long histories of medical innovation, which provide globally a broad range of surgical technologies and products (including energy devices, sutures, staplers, clip appliers, trocars and meshes) used to treat colorectal and thoracic conditions, women's health conditions, hernias, cancer and obesity. Ethicon, Inc. and Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. are part of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies.
Tel: 877-384-4266
Website: www.ethicon.com
Expo Enterprise
Booth #115 & 417
Exhibitor MIS Week 2014
Healing Properties of Negative Ions Bracelets.
Recovery from physical exhaustion or fatigue - by increasing oxygen levels in the blood and facilitating more efficient oxygen utilization, negative ions help accelerate recovery from fatigue.
Stabilizing brain function - by promoting abundant oxygen levels in the blood, negative ions help normalize brain
Blood purification - by increasing the levels of calcium and sodium in the blood stream, negative ions help restore a healthy (slightly alkaline) pH balance to the blood.
Increasing metabolism - by stimulating the exchange of electronic substances in cell walls, negative ions help increase metabolism.
Strengthening the immune system - high levels of negative ions promote production of globulin in the blood, resulting in stronger resistance to illness.
Balancing the autonomic nervous system - negative ions can calm and relax taut nerves by balancing the opposing sympathetic and parasympathetic branches of the autonomic nervous system.
Promoting better digestion - by counteracting over-arousal of the sympathetic nervous system, negative ions help ease tension in the stomach and intestines, promoting the production of digestive enzymes and enhancing digestion.
Cell rejuvenation - negative ions help revitalize cell metabolism, enhancing the vitality of muscle tissue and strengthening internal organs.
Contact: Kate Shishov
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 702-272-2666
Website: www.nano-ions.com
Feel Good, Inc.
Booth #415
Exhibitor MIS Week 2014
Contact: Roy Alessi
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 888-860-7788
Website: www.healthmateforever.com
Booth #414
Exhibitor MIS Week 2014
GENICON is an emerging leader in the design, production and global distribution of patented innovative minimally invasive products and solutions designed to deliver better patient outcomes. GENICON is driven to meet the needs of modern day healthcare through harmonization of clinical, ecologic and economic demands of a global healthcare system.
Contact: Olga Haberland
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 407-657-4851
Website: www.geniconendo.com
Booth #405
Exhibitor MIS Week 2014
Contact: Jimmy Sartain
Head of Business Development
9801 Metric Blvd., Suite 300
Austin, Texas, 78758 ▪ United States
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 214-755-9708
Intuitive Surgical
Booth #106 &104
Exhibitor MIS Week 2014
Intuitive Surgical is the global leader in minimally invasive, robotic-assisted surgery. Its da Vinci® System – with a 3D-HD vision system and EndoWrist® instrumentation – offers surgeons a state of the art minimally invasive approach for complex procedures. With more than 2,500 systems installed in hospitals around the world, the da Vinci System has been used in over 1.5 million procedures in a range of specialties: urology, gynecology, head and neck, general surgery, cardiac and thoracic surgery.
Contact: Lucia Rogerson
Tel: 800-876-1310
Website: www.intuitivesurgical.com
Karl Storz Endoscopy America, Inc.
Booth #306
Exhibitor MIS Week 2014
KARL STORZ, a leader in endoscopy technologies, offers solutions for virtually all MIS procedures, including reduced-port and single-site laparoscopy, as well as many office-based procedures. Our versatile ENDOCAMELEON® Telescope allows 0°¬ to 120° viewing direction adjustment for enhanced operating efficiencies.
Contact: Jocelyne Fletcher
Email:[email protected]
Tel: 800-421-0837
Website: www.karlstorz.com
Laparoscopic Technologies, Inc.
Booth #113
Exhibitor MIS Week 2014
Laparoscopic Technologies, Inc. is a surgical instrument manufacturing company committed to design, manufacturing, and marketing of devices for minimally invasive surgical procedures. Specifically, Schellpfeffer forceps are manufactured to facilitate removal of laparoscopically resected tissue specimens and laparoscopic tissue retrieval sacs.
Contact: Michael Schellpfeffer
Email:[email protected]
Tel: 262-658-3914
Website: www.lapforceps
Las Vegas HEALS
Booth #202
Exhibitor MIS Week 2014
Las Vegas HEALS welcomes all attendees as you celebrate Minimally Invasive Surgery Week. We are fortunate to call Las Vegas home and welcome nearly 40 million visitors each year to our fabulous city. Las Vegas HEALS leads the efforts to position Las Vegas to become the most globally recognized destination for medical and wellness travel. We encourage you to visit our booth to learn more about Las Vegas' medical tourism efforts and how you may be able to participate and benefit.
Las Vegas HEALS (Health, Education, Advocacy, and Leadership in Southern Nevada) is a nonprofit entity whose mission is to foster strategic alliances in the health care community, collaborating on workforce issues, and being a proactive force for legislative initiatives to improve access and the delivery of quality healthcare.
Contact: Doug Geinzer
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 702-952-2477
Website: www.lasvegasheals.org
Lexion Medical
Booth #410
Exhibitor MIS Week 2014
LEXION offers the Insuflow® SYNERGY™ Port Series allowing access integrating gas humidification and warming in a unique cannula with enhanced flow dynamics and radial dispersion and PneuVIEW®XE Laparoscopic Smoke Elimination System that virtually eliminates 100% of dangerous combustion by-products generated during laparoscopic procedures keeping the abdomen clear while maintaining the pneumoperitoneum.
Contact: Lynda Davis
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 877-9-LEXION
Website: www.lexionmedical.com
Life Care Medical Devices Limited
Booth #304
Exhibitor MIS Week 2014
Life Care Medical Devices Limited ("LCMD") was established as a medical device operating entity for the production and distribution of medical device technologies.
LCMD's lead product in its pipeline, the KeyHole Cup, is a proprietary laparoscopic access device now available for use outside the US and slated for US availability Q4 2014. Laparoscopic surgery is the second largest medical segment worldwide with 45 million procedures performed globally and a 10% organic year-on-year growth. As a surgical access device, the KeyHole Cup can be utilized in virtually every laparoscopic procedure.
The Keyhole Cup is a domed shaped device using a negative pressure technique that allows a single user to raise the abdominal wall above critical organs and vessels, and provides means to access for rapid creation of pneumoperitoneum.
Keyhole Cup addresses a critical need in the laparoscopic surgery market and was developed to advance the standard of care for laparoscopic access.
Advantages to the KeyHole Cup:
▪ Single surgical operator use
▪ Reduced time to insufflation
▪ Minimize need for trocar incisions
▪ Reduces risk of injury to underlying organ/vessels
Contact: Barry Cantrell
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 386-410-4239
Website: www.lcmd.com
Life Cell Corporation
Booth #204
Exhibitor MIS Week 2014
LifeCell Corporation develops and markets innovative tissue repair products for reconstructive, cosmetic and general surgery. Core LifeCell™ products include: AlloDerm® Regenerative Tissue Matrix, the most used acellular dermal matrix for breast reconstruction surgery; Strattice™ Reconstructive Tissue Matrix for both breast revision surgery and abdominal wall repair surgery; the SPY Elite® System for the visualization and evaluation of tissue perfusion; and the REVOLVE™ System, a high-volume fat processing system that enables surgeons to provide natural volume enhancement solutions to patients.
Contact: Julie Sermersheim
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 908-947-1100
Website: www.lifecell.com
Booth #203
Exhibitor MIS Week 2014
Lumenis offers the most extensive line of laser systems and delivery devices, providing you with the tools to improve patient care with fewer complications, less pain and faster recovery.
Lasers have revolutionized the way otolarynygologists approach surgery, enabling highly precise and, often, less invasive treatment of a wide range of ENT applications.
Our extensive line of CO2 lasers, delivery devices and accessories are designed to meet your clinical needs in both the office and hospital setting.
Contact: Jody Scott
Tel: 408-764-3000
Mediflex Surgical Products
Booth #300
Exhibitor MIS Week 2014
Mediflex Surgical Products designs and manufactures a wide range of Surgical Holders, Retractor Systems and Laparoscopic Instrumentation used in OR's around the world. Mediflex offers cutting edge surgical devices which meet the demands of surgeons throughout the world.
Contact: Dan Adler
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 631-582-6424
Website: www.mediflex.com
MedSim Magazine
Booth #205
Exhibitor MIS Week 2014
MedSim Magazine is written by professionals in medicine, simulation, and training who are recognized leaders with a lifetime of experience. MEdSim focuses on the knowledge and skills needed to ensure patient safety and reduce healthcare cost.
Contact: Justin Grooms
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 407-322-5605
Website: www.halldale.com
Melicor Medical, LLC
Booth #305
Exhibitor MIS Week 2014
Melicor Medical is introducing LLICS™, Laparoscopic Lens Internal Cleaning System. LLICS™ cleans the camera lens in-situ, allowing the surgeon to maintain visualization of the instruments, save valuable time, and cut costs. LLICS™ is safer, faster, and less expensive.
Contact: Ken Maydew
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 303-530-1741
Website: www.melicormedical.com
MicroCam, Inc.
Booth #200 & 401
Exhibitor MIS Week 2014
MicroCam, Inc.,a subsidiary of Sanovas, Inc., is developing MicroCam™, the world's first and only Plug & Play Micro Surgical Imaging System. The MicroCam was conceived to address the unmet clinical and business needs of hospitals and doctors who are struggling with the significant costs to purchase, maintain, store and use large, multi-component, cart based endoscopic imaging systems. The company addresses this problem by offering a highly integrated platform of proprietary micro optics, electronics and software systems that eliminate the need for 90% of the components on cart based endoscopic systems, including camera consoles, camera heads, light sources, light cables and digital capture devices. The system saves 80% of the costs to purchase and maintain an endoscopic imaging system, thus, creating a highly disruptive, revolutionary new solution for healthcare providers in the existing and emerging markets.
Contact: Steve Goldsmith
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 415-729-9391
Website: www.microcam.co
Mimic Technologies, Inc.
Booth #112 & 110
Exhibitor MIS Week 2014
Mimic Technologies is the leading innovator in simulation training for robotic surgery. The dV-Trainer is the most advanced, cost effective simulator available for the da Vinci® surgical system. It enables simulation training outside of the OR, when and where it's most convenient and effective. More than 50 skill development exercises are appropriate for surgeons of any experience level or specialty. The dV-Trainer now also allows the first assistant to participate in training with the new Xperience Team Trainer.
Visit us at booth #110, to test drive both simulators and to try the new Maestro Augmented Reality module for partial nephrectomy. Exclusive to the dV-Trainer, it's the first truly interactive, procedure-specific simulation solution.
Contact: Rebecca Kijak
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 800-918-1670
Website: www.mimicsimulation.com
Minimally Invasive Devices, Inc.
Booth #105
Exhibitor MIS Week 2014
At Minimally Invasive Devices, Inc., we're committed to help alleviate surgeon frustration during both traditional laparoscopy and robot surgery assisted laparoscopy by providing the only all in one, comprehensive solution in maintaining laparoscopic visual clarity. FloShield™ facilitates a consistent, clear image during surgery while virtually eliminating the need to remove the scope to clean or defog it.
The FloShield system is built around two cutting-edge technologies:
• Vortex Barrier TechnologyTM, a sheath enabled design which provides a protective CO2 barrier over the laparoscopic lens that shields it from condensation, debris and smoke.
• Flo-X in situTM, a bio-compatible intra-operative cleaning/flushing solution.
FloShield eliminates other products that only keep the lens from fogging up and/or cleans the lens after it gets dirty. FloShield dramatically reduces the number of times the laparoscope must be removed for cleaning, saving valuable O.R. time and preserving the best possible image that HD video systems can deliver if the optics are kept consistently clean.
Contact: Caoline Crisafulli
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 614-484-5036
Website: www.floshield.com
Novadaq Technologies
Booth #313 & 315
Exhibitor MIS Week 2014
NOVADAQ® technologies enable physicians to go beyond the visual boundaries of the human eye. With an emphasis on innovation and collaboration with the medical community, NOVADAQ develops, manufactures and markets real-time fluorescence imaging products that are designed for use by physicians in the operating room and other clinical settings where open and minimally invasive surgery or interventional procedures are performed. SPY® Fluorescence Imaging - NOVADAQ's core technology platform that powers these products - provides clinically relevant anatomic and physiologic images of blood flow in vessels and micro-vessels during a wide variety of complex surgical procedures performed in the operating room and outpatient surgery centers without exposing the patient or surgery staff to radiation.
Contact: Tom Tamberrino
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 800-230-3352
Website: www.novadaq.com
NovaTract Surgical
Booth #212
Exhibitor MIS Week 2014
The NovaTract™ is a repositionable and fully adjustable intra-abdominal retraction system that does not require a dedicated port once introduced. The NovaTract™ 5mm laparoscopic dynamic retractor offers an exclusive tension adjusting system and ability to modify the angle of retraction internally allowing the advanced laparoscopic surgeon the ability to achieve less invasive reduced-port surgeries without changing their surgical technique. The versatile NovaTract™ is compatible with traditional laparoscopic instrumentation, robotic technology, and mini-lap instrumentation.
Contact: Katy Barrett
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 203-533-9710
Website: www.novatract.com
Olympus America, Inc.
Booth #402 & 404
Exhibitor MIS Week 2014
Olympus is advancing minimally invasive surgical solutions designed to help laparoendoscopic surgeons improve clinical outcomes through our innovative world's only technologies: ENDOEYE FLEX 3D, the only articulating HD 3D video laparoscope; THUNDERBEAT, the only integration of both advanced bipolar and ultrasonic energies delivered simultaneously from a single, multi-functional instrument for laparoscopic and open procedures; the PKS BIpolar Laparoscopic Loop (BiLL) for LSH cervical amputation; TriPort+ and TriPort15 access devices for Laparo-Endoscopic Single-Site (LESS) surgery; and the ENDOEYE FLEX 5 autoclavable 5mm HD deflectable-tip video laparoscope.
Our commitment to clinical support, professional education, flexible service and financing packages, and knowledgeable local account management make Olympus the partner of choice. Through innovative diagnostic and therapeutic solutions, Olympus is transforming the future of minimally invasive surgery. Visit our booth to discover where innovation can take you.
Contact: Lauren Mullins
Tel: 484-896-5000
Website: www.olympusamerica.com
Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Booth #210
Exhibitor MIS Week 2014
Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the development of products that meet the needs of acute care practitioners and their patients. Its lead product, EXPAREL® (bupivacaine liposome injectable suspension), was launched in 2012. EXPAREL utilizes the Pacira proprietary delivery technology DepoFoam®.
Contact: Alexis Beckel
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 973-254-3560
Website: www.pacira.com
Silex Medical, LLC
Booth #101
Exhibitor MIS Week 2014
Silex Medical manufactures premium reusable laparoscopic instruments that are designed, manufactured, and tested to provide years of service in the high paced ORs of today; they are the line of choice for surgeons in a wide range of laparoscopic procedures. To meet the full range of procedural demands, these precision surgical instruments are available in a variety of tip configurations, lengths and handles.
All instruments feature a patented Direct Drive System with its unique single component design. The result is a much stronger, more reliable drive mechanism that provides excellent handling in any procedure.
Silex is highly regarded in the industry for the expertise and the technical support they offer to their customers. All of the manufacturing takes place in their Southington, Connecticut facility.
Silex Medical is FDA registered and ISO 9001:2008 certified. They are also certified as a small/minority company by the State of Connecticut.
Contact: Claudia Maldonado
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 877-694-2211
Website: www.silexmedical.com
Slater Endoscopy
Booth #207
Exhibitor MIS Week 2014
Slater Endoscopy will bring radical endoscopic device innovation as its founders have before with the first disposable bioptome, BSC's Radial Jaw™. The new ENSIZOR™ flexible endoscopic scissors leads our charge to bring endoscopic therapeutic tasks into the mainstream. Dissect, Resect, Transect, Watch Us!
Contact: Tony Koop
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 305-790-1106
Website: www.slaterendoscopy.com
Surgical Products Magazine
Booth #103
Exhibitor MIS Week 2014
Surgical Products combines the latest information on surgical technology with coverage of clinical best-practices and guidelines to provide the latest procedural and product information for the surgical community. Via our website, daily e-newsletter, print publication, webinars and video, we ensure surgeons, OR supervisors, OR nurses and others with OR responsibilities have all the information they need to improve patient care, ensure surgical success, prevent infection, and shorten recovery times by implementing the right techniques, equipment, supplies and OR devices. Surgical Products is about how the O.R. can be best prepared to handle all aspects impacting the performance and environment of general surgery.
Contact: Ali Bartoli
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 973-920-7797
Website: www.surgicalproductsmag.com
Booth #311
Exhibitor MIS Week 2014
Teleflex develops surgical solutions to help provide improved outcomes for patients, surgeons and hospitals. Our product portfolio combines the strengths of our distinguished brands and provides surgeons a comprehensive selection of Weck® Polymer and Metal Ligation Systems, unique Pilling® Surgical Instruments, Deknatel® Suture and Weck Vista® Bladeless Access Ports. Our newest addition, the Weck EFx® Endo-Fascial Closure System, provides reproducible, uniform port-site closure.
Contact: Tonya Bailey
Tel: 866-246-6990
Website: www.teleflex.com
Top Gun
Booth #214
Exhibitor MIS Week 2014
The Top Gun Laparoscopic Skills Shoot-Out is an event that combines fun, excitement and entertainment along with competition, perseverance and SWEAT! The concept that Dr. Rosser originated at the Yale University School of Medicine is designed to provide the ultimate arena for the residents and trained surgeons from all specialties to develop and demonstrate their laparoscopic skill development while promoting friendly competition. The series of drills are validated with the acquisition of a clinically related task (intracorporeal suturing). A database of thousands of surgeons has been collected that enables the objective comparison of participants with their peers. Top Gun has been featured at the American College of Surgeons since 1996 and is now part of the AUA, AIMIS (American Institute of Minimally Invasive Surgery) SLS and SAGES as well. Come by the booth and see if you have the right stuff and discover if you are one of the "greatest MIS surgeons of all times or a legend in your own mind".
Vascular Technology, Inc.
Booth #302
Exhibitor MIS Week 2014
Vascular Technology manufactures surgical devices designed for use in Minimally Invasive procedures. At this years conference, we will be showcasing ROSI (Remotely Operated Suction and Irrigation); which gives the surgeon control of suction and irrigation at the robotic console with a foot switch. The device can be manipulated by instrumentation in the field without having to rely on an assistant. We will also be displaying our Drop-In Doppler system available for any laparoscopic/robotic procedure.
Contact: Jonathan Wilbur
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 603-594-9700
Website: www.vti-online.com
Cleveland Clinic, cSite Booth #14
Cleveland Clinic's Center for Surgical Innovation, Technology & Education (cSite) is a state-of-the-art facility that conducts labs & workshops, teleconferences, CME courses and product development. cSite exists to develop new or advance existing minimally invasive surgical techniques through innovation, research and education across all disciplines and specialties. cSite is a leader in the utilization, advancement and education of minimally invasive surgical techniques and practices. Please contact us to schedule your workshop today! http://csite.clevelandclinic.org or (216)-444-0174
Contact: Sarah Petro
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 216-444-0174
Fax: 216-636-9595
Cook Medical Booth #13
A global pioneer in medical breakthroughs, Cook Medical is committed to creating effective solutions that benefit millions of patients worldwide. Today, we serve 40 medical specialties with 16,000 products. Cook is a family-owned company founded in 1963 by a visionary who put patient needs and ethical business practices first.
Contact: Christina Jackson
Email: [email protected], [email protected]
Tel: 800-457-4500
Education Management Solutions Booth #17
Medical schools, teaching hospitals, and skill labs in North America now have a brand new option among laparoscopic surgical simulators for minimally invasive surgical training. Distributed by Education Management Solutions (EMS), LAP-X is the smallest, lightest, most portable and affordable simulator for laparoscopic surgery training on the market. Additionally, LAP-X makes use of real surgical instruments, thereby narrowing the gap between real surgery and virtual training. LAP-X provides a validated package of four curricula (25 exercises) of increasing difficulty to attain proficiency skill levels in all surgical specialties, including gynecology, urology, pediatric surgery, general surgery, and gastrointestinal surgery. LAP-X offers you an excellent training aid to standardize, structure, and complement hands-on skills training in surgical residency programs. Visit: http://www.ems-works.com/Products/LAP-X. See LAP-X in action here http://bit.ly/183wS1m. Contact us @ [email protected] for more info.
Contact: Amanda Mantes
Email: [email protected], [email protected]
Tel: 610-701-7002
Ethicon Booth #16
Ethicon BoilerplateEthicon, Inc. and Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc., two companies with long histories of medical innovation, do business under the Ethicon brand. Their surgical technologies and products (including sutures, staplers, clip appliers, trocars and meshes) are used around the world to treat colorectal and thoracic conditions, women's health conditions, hernias, cancer and obesity. Ethicon, Inc. and Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. are part of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies.
Contact: Annie Havens
Email: [email protected], [email protected]
Tel: 1-877-384-4266
Hangzhou Kangji Medical Instrument Co., Ltd. Booth #15
KangJi Medical designs, manufactures, and markets affordable and high-quality products for minimally invasive surgical procedures. We offer a comprehensive portfolio of reusable and disposable instruments for laparoscopy, gynecology, urology, gastroenterology and ENT specialties. Please visit us at www.hzkangji.com.
Contact: David Cheng
Email: [email protected], [email protected]
Tel: +86-571-69900010
Fax: +86-571-699000620
Intuitive Surgical Booth #30, 31
Intuitive Surgical is the global leader in minimally invasive, robotic-assisted surgery. The Company's da Vinci® System – with 3D-HD vision and EndoWrist® instrumentation – enables surgeons to offer a minimally invasive approach for a range of complex conditions. With more than 2,400 Systems installed in hospitals around the world, the da Vinci System is enabling surgeons to redefine the standard-of-care in a range of specialties, including: urology, gynecology, head and neck, general surgery, cardiac and thoracic surgery
Contact: Jonathan Conta
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 408-523-2100
Fax: 408-523-1390
J-Plasma/Bovie Medical Corp. Booth #21
Bovie Medical Corporation, the first name in electrosurgery, will be featuring J-Plasma demonstrations at the AAGL. The product has four patents with three more pending and others applied for. The reception to this new technology has been most encouraging, and we look forward to presenting it to you. The company will also be exhibiting its full line of electrosurgical generators, PTFE coated electrodes and laparoscopic instruments. Please see us at booth 21.
Contact: Jeff Rencher
Email: [email protected], [email protected]
Tel: 1-800-537-2790
Fax: 727-347-9144
Karl Storz Endoscopy-America, Inc. Booth #11
KARL STORZ, a leader in endoscopy technologies, offers solutions for virtually all MIS procedures, including reduced-port and single-site laparoscopy, as well as many office-based procedures. Our versatile ENDOCAMELEON® Telescope allows 0°¬ to 120° viewing direction adjustment for enhanced operating efficiencies.
Contact: Jocelyne Fletcher
Email: [email protected], [email protected]
Tel: 800-421-0837
Lexion Medical Booth #10
LEXION offers the Insuflow® SYNERGY™ Port Series allowing access integrating gas humidification and warming in a unique cannula with enhanced flow dynamics and radial dispersion and PneuVIEW®XE Laparoscopic Smoke Elimination System that virtually eliminates 100% of dangerous combustion by-products generated during laparoscopic procedures keeping the abdomen clear while maintaining the pneumoperitoneum.
Contact: Shelly Amann
Email: [email protected], [email protected]
Tel: 877-9LEXION
Fax: 651-636-1671
Mimic Technologies, Inc. Booth #28/29
Mimic Technologies is a pioneer and leader in robotic surgery simulation. Visit us to test the dV-Trainer™, a highly realistic simulator for the da Vinci®. Independently validated, the dV-Trainer™ provides cost-effective, on-demand training moving surgeons up the learning curve fast!
Contact: Glenn Carstater
Email: [email protected], [email protected]
Tel: 800-918-1670
New Wave Surgical Booth #12
Laparoscopic Care Kit with D-HELP.
The only system designed to keep laparoscopic and robotic lenses defogged and clean from start to close!
Replaces ALL other defogging products
Cleans, Defogs, Protects and Heats the Scope for 5 hours
White balances the scope
Cost effective
Contact: Tim Sumption
Email: [email protected], [email protected]
Tel: 866-346-8883
Fax: 866-586-6793
Novadaq Technologies Booth #2/3
Novadaq's SPY fluorescence imaging was first introduced into cardiac surgery in the United States in 2005. Since that time Novadaq has significantly enhanced the surgeon's ability to assess tissue perfusion in a variety of surgical procedures. Adequate tissue perfusion is essential in preventing complications that can be the result of ischemic tissue. Now, PINPOINT enables surgeons to visualize blood !ow in tissue in real-time, and therefore make more accurate, informed clinical decisions during minimally invasive surgery, that may lead to more optimal procedural results.
The PINPOINT system is intended to provide real-time HDTV endoscopic visible and SPY near infrared fluorescence imaging. PINPOINT enables surgeons to perform routine endoscopic procedures with white light as well as further visually assess vessels, blood flow and related tissue perfusion, simultaneously or on-demand with near infrared imaging.
Contact: Stacy Duffield
Email: [email protected], [email protected]
Tel: 905-629-3822 x215
Fax: 905-629-0282
NovaTract Surgical, Inc. Booth #22
NovaTract™ - a dynamic retractor
The NovaTract™ dynamic retractor is a 5mm laparoscopic device designed for general, colorectal, gynecologic, urologic, and robotic-assisted minimally invasive surgery. The NovaTract™ offers improved tissue manipulation with its exclusive tension adjusting system, coupled with the ability to easily modify the angle of retraction as needed. The unique patent-pending retraction system helps increase visualization while reducing the number of ports needed. This award-winning technology will allow the surgeon to achieve reduced-port surgeries without changing surgical technique.
Contact: Katy Barrett
Email: [email protected], [email protected]
Tel: 203-533-9710
Fax: 203-687-4290
Richard Wolf Medical Instruments Corp. Booth #24
Richard Wolf offers a complete line of innovative instruments and endoscopes for Gynecology and General Surgery laparoscopy procedures.
· Ergonomic modular and singe piece and monopolar and bipolar forceps to accommodate any physician preference
· Lightweight and powerful Morce Power Plus laparoscopic morcellator in a completely reusable design, lowering total cost of ownership
· Complete line of laparoscopes designed with Panoview Plus optics for excellent image quality
· Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery (TEM) for the excision of upper and lower rectal polyps and early stage rectal tumors, while maintaining insufflation pressure. Visit booth #24 for more information on all of the products above!
Contact: Scott Harrison
Email: [email protected], [email protected]
Tel: 847-913-1113
Fax: 847-913-6959
Simulated Surgical Systems, LLC Booth #25
Simulated Surgical Systems, LLC is a pioneer in the development of simulation for robot-assisted surgery. Our goal is to provide safe, practical, and efficient training to novice surgeons, thus reducing surgical error and making robot-assisted surgical education feasible. The RoSS™ simulator is based on extensive research conducted with collaboration between the robotic surgery department at Roswell Park Cancer Institute (Buffalo, NY) and the virtual reality laboratory at the University of Buffalo.
RoSS™ is a portable, stand-alone Robotic Surgery Simulator that teaches novice surgeons the motor and cognitive skills required for operating the da Vinci® surgical robot. The RoSS™ uses virtual reality to introduce the user to the fundamentals of robot-assisted surgery. It boasts a multi-level curriculum, with various levels of difficulty, which takes the user through and teaches the required skills for effectively advancing robotic surgery abilities. RoSS™ is the only simulator featuring full-length surgical procedures in 3D, (HoST technology).
Contact: Sara Wells
Email: [email protected], [email protected]
Tel: 716-633-7216
Smith & Nephew Booth #8
Smith & Nephew's TRUCLEAR¸ System is a Gold Standard in Hysteroscopic Morcellation for removal of submucous fibroids and endometrial polyps. With a proven history of over 70,000 cases, it offers continuous cutting and tissue removal with only one insertion.
Contact: Anne Thomas
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 800-544-2330
Stryker Endoscopy Booth #19
"Stryker is one of the world's leading medical technology companies and is dedicated to helping healthcare professionals perform their jobs more efficiently while enhancing patient care. The Company offers a diverse array of innovative medical technologies, including reconstructive, medical and surgical, and neurotechnology and spine products to help people lead more active and more satisfying lives. For more information about Stryker, please visit www.stryker.com "
Contact: Kendall Fleming
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 408-754-2000
Teleflex Booth #26/27
Teleflex is a global provider of medical devices used in critical care and surgery. The surgical division represents leading brands such as WECK® Access, Ligation and Fascial Closure as well as Pilling® Instrumentation. Our minimally invasive surgical portfolio that combines the strengths of distinguished brands while providing surgeons a comprehensive selection. WECK®, a brand which has become synonymous with polymer and metal ligation solutions, celebrates 50 years of service to the surgical community making it one of the oldest medical device companies still operating alongside laparoscopic surgeons. Today we strengthen the brand with the new additions to our access portfolio coming from the WECK Vista Reusable Access System and WECK EFx Fascial Closure System, a 2012 SLS Innovations of the Year Award Winner. Supplementing well-known ligation and instrumentation brands Teleflex® surgical products continue to grow delivering valued solutions from open to close.
Contact: Barb Correll
Email: [email protected], [email protected]
Tel: 866-246-6990
Fax 919-361-3914
Top Gun Booth #TBA
The Top Gun Laparoscopic Skills Shoot-Out is an event that combines fun, excitement and entertainment along with competition, perseverance and SWEAT! The concept that Dr. Rosser originated at the Yale University School of Medicine is designed to provide the ultimate arena for the residents and trained surgeons from all specialties to develop and demonstrate their laparoscopic skill development while promoting friendly competition. The series of drills are validated with the acquisition of a clinically related task (intracorporeal suturing). A database of thousands of surgeons has been collected that enables the objective comparison of participants with their peers. Top Gun has been featured at the American College of Surgeons since 1996 and is now part of the AUA, AIMIS (American Institute of Minimally Invasive Surgery) SLS and SAGES as well. Come by the booth and see if you have the right stuff and discover if you are one of the "greatest MIS surgeons of all times or a legend in your own mind".
Contact: Butch Rosser
Email: [email protected]
Apollo Surgical Industries Booth #101
Apollo Surgical is a medical device company that was formed in 1997 by Dr. George Christoudias, a renowned laparoscopic general surgeon and oncologist who has been practicing for over 35 years and has performed over 15,000 operations in his career. In 1990, he became one of the first surgeons to embrace and practice the new minimally invasive surgery technique on a regular basis, giving him an early and insightful perspective on its equally new surgical technology.
After repeated disappointment in low-quality-high-cost instruments that smothered the efficiency of his operations, Dr. Christoudias founded Apollo Surgical to prove that better instruments make better surgeons and safer operating rooms.
Apollo has since grown into a company that designs, develops, and distributes a proprietary line of cutting-edge surgical products loyal to its mission to reduce frustration, cost, and waste in every OR, and to simultaneously increase efficiency, value, and safety in the healthcare industry.
Contact: Maritsa Nunziata
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 800-749-4699
741 Teaneck Rd. Teaneck, NJ 07666
Atrium Medical Booth #137
Atrium Medical Corporation, a division of MAQUET Cardiovascular, offers a full line of exciting products for soft tissue repair, including The C-QUR™ Family of omega 3 coated mesh. Atrium's Indication by Design platform empowers the surgeon to use the most appropriate, mechanically durable and biocompatible mesh for each specific clinical requirement.
Atrium Biosurgery is dedicated to the development of pioneering advancements in biological, mechanical and therapeutic solutions for soft tissue reinforcement following trauma, surgery and/or other interventional procedures. Atrium's latest innovation, C-QUR CentriFX™, is an omega 3 filament coated, multi-dimensional polypropylene mesh anatomically designed for laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair.
Atrium was founded with the philosophy of providing the finest quality, most innovative and cost effective medical products available. This commitment to excellence and quality has earned Atrium the reputation as a leading edge medical device provider to the global healthcare community. To learn more, visit us at
Contact: Erin Anderson
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 603-880-1433x5205
5 Wentworth Drive Hudson, NH 03051
Cleveland Clinic, cSite Booth #121
Cleveland Clinic's Center for Surgical Innovation, Technology & Education (cSite) is a state-of-the-art facility that conducts labs & workshops, teleconferences, CME courses and product development. cSite exists to develop new or advance existing minimally invasive surgical techniques through innovation, research and education across all disciplines and specialties. cSite is a leader in the utilization, advancement and education of minimally invasive surgical techniques and practices. Please contact us to schedule your workshop today! http://csite.clevelandclinic.org or (216)-444-0174
Contact: Sarah Petro
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 216-444-0174
9500 Euclid Ave., Suite #E32, Cleveland OH 44195
Conmed Booth #123
CONMED EndoSurgery specializes in the development and supply of endomechanical products such as trocars, clip appliers, scissors, and surgical staplers used in laparoscopic surgical procedures worldwide. Visit us at booth 123.
Contact: Paul Sandock/ Cheryl
Email: [email protected] /[email protected]
Tel: 315-797-8375
525 French Rd. Utica, NY 13502
Cooper Surgical Booth #102
CooperSurgical's products allow the surgeon to focus on the surgery, not the equipment. Our uterine manipulation system, the RUMI II handle and easy load Koh-Efficient makes TLH Easier, Faster and Safer. Also included in our array of products are the Lone Star® retractor GYN kit, CT Closesure® and SeeClear®. Stop by for a demonstration.
Contact: Kathy Marino
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 203-601-5200
75 Corporate Dr. Trumbull, CT 06611
Education Management Solutions, Inc. Booth #134
Distributed by EMS, LAP-X is now available in North America! Stop by booth # 134 for a demo. LAP-X is an innovative and intuitive virtual reality simulator for cost-effective motor skills training. It's an excellent training aid to standardize, structure, and complement hands-on skills training in surgical residency programs. Email [email protected] for more info.
Contact: Amanda Mantes
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 610-701-7002
436 Creamery Way, Suite 300 Exton, PA 19341
Elsevier, Inc. Booth #122
ELSEVIER is a leading publisher of health science publications, advancing medicine by delivering superior reference information and decision support tools to doctors, nurses, health practitioners and students. With an extensive media spectrum — print, online and handheld, we are able to supply the information you need in the most convenient format.
Contact: Jeff Francis
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 215-239-3900
1600 John F. Kennedy Blvd. Philadelphia, PA 19103
Ethicon Endo-Surgery Booth #120
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, a Johnson & Johnson company, develops and markets advanced medical devices for minimally invasive and open surgical procedures, focusing on procedure-enabling devices for the interventional diagnosis and treatment of conditions in general and bariatric surgery, as well as gastrointestinal health, gynecology and surgical oncology. More information can be found at www.ees.com
Contact: Annie Havens
Email: [email protected]/ [email protected]
Tel: 513-337-8645
4545 Creek Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45242
Gore and Associates Booth #107
Gore Medical Products Division has provided creative therapeutic solutions to complex medical problems for three decades. During that time, more than 30 million innovative Gore Medical Devices have been implanted, saving and improving the quality of lives worldwide. The extensive Gore Medical family of products includes vascular grafts, endovascular and interventional devices, surgical materials for hernia repair, soft tissue reconstruction, staple line reinforcement, and sutures for use in vascular, cardiac and general surgery.
Contact: Pamela Hickey
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 410-506-8283
P.O. Box 2400, Flagstaff, AZ 86003-2400
Hitachi Aloka Medical Booth #124
Hitachi Aloka Medical's commitment to ultrasound for surgeons allows us to offer a wide range of consoles and specifically designed transducers to meet the needs of every surgeon. Recognized for our superior image quality, outstanding system reliability and intuitive use of cutting edge technology, we remain the standard in the field of ultrasound for surgeons.
Contact: Jennifer Lanci
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 203-269-5088
10 Fairfield Blvd. Wallingord, CT 06492
Intuitive Surgical Booth #139,140
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. is the global technology leader in robotic-assisted, minimally invasive surgery. The Company's da Vinci® Surgical System enables gynecologic surgeons everywhere to offer minimally invasive treatment to potentially hundreds of thousands of women.
Contact: Jonathan Conta/Rebecca
Email: [email protected]/ [email protected]
Tel: 408-523-2100/408-523-7440
1266 Kifer Road Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Karl Storz Edoscopy-America, Inc. Booth #119
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America, a leader in endoscopy solutions, offers products for MIS, single-site laparoscopy, and office-based procedures, including transvaginal endoscopy and tubal occlusion procedures. Products include Clickline®, RoBi® Rotating Bipolar Instruments, Rotocut G1 Morcellators and Image 1® HD video systems
Contact: Jocelyne Young/ Nicole
Email: [email protected]/ [email protected]
Tel: 800-421-0837
2151 E Grand Ave. El Segundo, CA 90245
Lexion Medical Booth #127
LEXION Medical offers Insuflow® Laparoscopic Gas Conditioning System for laparoscopy, thoracoscopy, colorectal and TAMIS procedures that humidifies and warms CO2 to normal physiologic conditions and PneuVIEW®XE Laparoscopic Smoke Elimination System that virtually eliminates 100% of dangerous combustion by-products generated during laparoscopic procedures keeping the abdomen clear while maintaining the pneumoperitoneum.
Contact: Lynda Davis
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 478-973-7833
545 Atwater Circle St. Paul, MN 55103
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Booth #138
Lippincott/Williams & Wilkins is The Professional's First Choice for information, tools, and solutions to help professionals deliver quality results more efficiently. Our customer promise is to be the preferred global provider of information-enabled solutions to help professionals manage processes and drive results effectively.
Contact: Mike Thraikill
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 518-258-9234
231 Allen Road Porter Corners, NY 12859
Lisa Laser USA Booth #104
The RevoLix™ laser is a proven technology that allows surgeons to perform laparoscopic and robotic procedures. Using reusable laser fibers and a laser that provides superior clinical results, patients recover faster, with less pain, and hospital gain by lower costs.
Contact: Peter Allen
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 888-573-5006
Cell 925-963-9413
7083 Commerce Circle, Suite E,
Pleasanton CA 94588
Market Access Partners Booth #133
Market Access Partners
provides marketing research
Consulting to the medical device and pharmaceutical
industries. We use innovative qualitative and
quantitative methodologies to research opinions of
physicians, nurses and patients. We offer a management-
oriented approach to product development and marketing.
Contact: Lorraine Anderson
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 303-526-1900
3236 Meadowview Road, Evergreen, CO 80439
MEdSim Magazine Booth #129
MEdSim magazine's focus is patient safety through education and training. By supporting the training community and informing the entire healthcare industry of education, training and simulation news, MEdSim is committed to increasing Patient Safety. With a distribution spanning all of the US, Canada, Europe and Asia, MedSim has become the most widely viewed training and simulation healthcare magazine. Subscribers enjoy quarterly publication in print and digital, bi-weekly e-newsletters and a continuously updating website with news and events. We invite you to subscribe to MEdSim at www.halldale.com/medsim and stay informed as we help advance patient safety through education and training.
Contact: Justin Grooms
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 407-322-5605
115 Timberlachen Circle, Suite #2009 Lake Mary, FL 32746
Melicor Medical, LLC Booth #130
Melicor Medical, LLC designs and markets innovative surgical instruments for minimally invasive procedures. LLICS™ was developed to enable the surgeon to clean the laparoscopic lens without removing the laparoscope. This novel product eliminates fogging, saves time, and reduces frustration.
Contact: Ken Maydew
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 303-588-6808
4665 Nautilus Ct., Suite #502 Boulder, CO 80301
Microline Surgical Booth #125
Microline Surgical, Inc. develops and manufactures high precision laparoscopic reposable instruments, providing a cost effective eco-friendly solution for today's OR. Microline's intuitive, ergonomically designed handles give superior comfort and maneuverability and can be paired with complementary scissor, grasper and dissector tips. The handpiece and tips create a system unsurpassed in precision, performance and reliability. The Microline MiFusion energy line provides a broad spectrum of instruments that seal and divide tissue using proprietary thermal fusion technology, featuring instruments optimized for both open and laparoscopic procedures.
Contact: Kristina Cabel/ Lisa
Email: [email protected]/ [email protected]
Tel: 978-922-9810
800 Cummings Center, #166T Beverly, MA 01915
Mimic Technologies, Inc. Booth #143,144
Mimic Technologies is a pioneer and leader in Robotic Surgery Simulation. The dV-Trainer™, introduced in 2007, was the first simulator to recreate the look and feel of the da Vinci® Surgery System. Mimic's proprietary surgical simulation platform, MSim™, provides realistic and cost-effective on-demand training for da Vinci® S and Si surgeons, and MScore™ provides performance evaluation that uses a new proficiency-based scoring system to assess a trainee's progress over time. Together with leading institutions, Mimic continues to develop next generation learning tools and curricula that will advance robotic surgery training and improve patient safety.
Contact: Glenn Carstater/ Andrea
Berkley/ Rebecca Kijak
Email: [email protected]/ [email protected]/ [email protected]
Tel: 1800-918-1670
811 First Ave, Suite #408 Seattle, WA 98104
New Wave Surgical Booth #115
New Wave Surgical Corp. was founded in 2004 as a premier medical device development company. We design, patent and market medical devices for laparoendoscopic surgical markets. Our goal is to provide innovative products that not only assist surgeons, nurses and surgical technicians, but also enhance their ability to provide improved patient care.
Our first exciting innovation was D-H.E.L.P.® – the only endoscopic visualization system that keeps the laparoscopic lens defogged and clean from the start of surgery to close. Development of D-H.E.L.P. was accomplished with the participation of leading surgeons, surgical residents, and operating room staff.
In September, 2008, D-H.E.L.P. was named Innovation of the Year at the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons Annual Meeting. To date D-H.E.L.P. has been used in approximately 300,000 laparoscopic and robotic procedures in more than 500 hospitals.
Contact: Theo Dienes
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 866 346 8883 x 706
3700 NW 124th Ave., Suite #135 Coral Springs, FL 33065-2433
Olympus America, Inc. Booth #106
Olympus develops solutions for healthcare professionals that help improve outcomes and enhance quality of life for their patients. By enabling less invasive procedures, innovative diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy and early stage lung cancer evaluation and treatments, Olympus is transforming the future of healthcare.
Contact: Lauren Mullins
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 508-804-2766
3500 Corporate Pkwy., Center Valley, PA 18034
Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is an emerging specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the clinical and commercial development of new products that meet the needs of acute care practitioners and their patients. The company's current emphasis is the development of non-opioid products for postsurgical pain control, and its lead product, EXPAREL® (bupivacaine liposome injectable suspension), was approved for administration into the surgical site to produce postsurgical analgesia by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in October 2011.
Contact: Michael Trento
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 973-254-3575
5 Sylvan Way Parsippany, NJ 07054
Plasma Surgical, Inc. Booth #103
Plasma Surgical is harnessing the vast potential of plasma technology to make a true difference in the way surgical care is delivered to patients. The company recently introduced an enhanced version of its PlasmaJet® system, bringing greater precision and versatility to the hands of surgeons.
PlasmaJet is a unique, multi-purpose tool that generates an electrically-neutral stream of plasma, providing efficient cutting and ablation of tissue along with enhanced coagulation. The controlled energy of the new PlasmaJet offers surgeons an effective solution to treat sensitive structures especially when tissue preservation is essential.
Find out why more laparoscopic surgeons are relying on PlasmaJet as a must-have device.
Contact: Colin Preis
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 678-578-4390
1125 Northmeadow Pkwy., Suite #100 Roswell, GA 30076
Ranfac Corportation Booth #135
Among healthcare professionals and medical device companies, the Ranfac name says it all. Products of advanced design, impeccable quality and a reputation for performance, reliability and efficacy. We manufacture precision medical devices that are used with confidence, knowing that they are using the most effective instruments with fewer debilitating side effects. Among our products is the Ranfac Puncture Closure Device, which accommodates any size suture or trocar and its cost-effective design permits multiple trocar site closure with a single device per case. Visit our booth to learn more and view our other products, which also include: Cholangiography Catheters, Biopsy Instrumentation, and Knot Pushers.
Contact: Harlan Adler
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 508-484-5130
30 Doherty Ave. Avon, MA 02322
Richard Wolf Medical Instruments Booth #126
Richard Wolf offers a complete line of innovative devices and endoscopes for GYN Laparoscopy and Hysteroscopy like the Fluid Manager System, ERAGON Bipolar Forceps, and the Morce Power Plus Laparoscopic Morcellator . The new rotatable Princess 21 Fr. Petite Bipolar Resectoscope simplifies bipolar resection by reducing resistance and trauma to the cervix during insertion while the unique bipolar Chip E-Vac system reduces procedure times by automatically aspirating chips during resection. Visit booth #126 for more information on all of the products listed above.
Contact: Jessica Romig/ Todd
Email: [email protected]/ [email protected]
Tel: 847-913-1113
353 Corporate Woods Pkwy. Vernon Hills, IL 60061
Silex Medical, LLC Booth # 118
Silex Medical manufactures premium reusable laparoscopic instruments that are designed, manufactured, and tested to provide years of service in the high paced ORs of today; they are the line of choice for surgeons in a wide range of laparoscopic procedures. To meet the full range of procedural demands, these precision surgical instruments are available in a variety of tip configurations, lengths and handles.
All instruments feature a patented Direct Drive System with its unique single component design. The result is a much stronger, more reliable drive mechanism that provides excellent handling in any procedure.
Silex is highly regarded in the industry for the expertise and the technical support they offer to their customers. All of the manufacturing takes place in their Southington, Connecticut facility.
Silex Medical is FDA registered and ISO 9001:2008 certified. They are also certified as a small/minority company by the State of Connecticut. Their website is www.silexmedical.com.
Contact: Claudia Maldonado
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 877-694-2211x1
24B Robert Porter Rd. Southington,CT 06489
Simulated Surgical Systems Booth #128
Simulated Surgical Systems, LLC is a pioneer in the development of robot-assisted surgical simulators, designed to reduce surgical error and make robot-assisted surgical education economically feasible. The RoSS—Robotic Surgery Simulator--is based upon extensive research conducted with collaboration between the Robotic Surgery Department of the Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo, NY and the Virtual Reality Laboratory of the University at Buffalo. This team combines experiences of over a thousand surgical procedures with virtual reality medical simulation technology under development since the mid-1990's. RoSS is the only portable, stand-alone console that teaches motor and cognitive skills for operating a surgical robot. It boasts 16 virtual reality training modules along with patented HoST--Hands-on Surgical Training—technology, which includes radical prostatectomy and hysterectomy procedure modules.
Contact: Sara Wells
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 716-633-7216
5225 Sheridan Drive Williamsville, NY 14221
Stryker Booth #110
"To align with our more diversified product portfolio and our new way of reporting our financial results, we have updated our company description. Take a look:
Stryker is one of the world's leading medical technology companies and is dedicated to helping healthcare professionals perform their jobs more efficiently while enhancing patient care. The Company offers a diverse array of innovative medical technologies, including reconstructive, medical and surgical, and neurotechnology and spine products to help people lead more active and more satisfying lives. For more information about Stryker, please visit www.stryker.com."
Contact: Min Choi
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 408-754-2671
5900 Optical Ct. San Jose, CA 95138
Teleflex Booth #113-114
Teleflex is a global provider of medical devices used in critical care and surgery Our minimally invasive surgical product portfolio combines the strengths of our distinguished brands and provides surgeons a comprehensive selection of Weck polymer and metal ligation solutions, unique Pilling laparoscopic surgical instruments and Weck Vista™, a new full line of bladeless laparoscopic access ports including optical entry and best in class balloons. Most recently, Teleflex has introduced a novel technology with the Weck EFx™ Endo Fascial Closure System, designed to minimize complications and costs associated with post-operative port-site herniation by providing reproducible, uniform closure. Teleflex surgical products deliver confidence, clarity and control to meet clinical needs from open to close.
Contact: Joe Petty/ Marissa
Email: [email protected]/: [email protected]
Tel: 866-246-6990
2917 Weck Dr. Durham, NC 27709
Top Gun Booth #111
The Top Gun Laparoscopic Skills Shoot-Out is an event that combines fun, excitement and entertainment along with competition, perseverance and SWEAT! The concept that Dr. Rosser originated at the Yale University School of Medicine is designed to provide the ultimate arena for the residents and trained surgeons from all specialties to develop and demonstrate their laparoscopic skill development while promoting friendly competition. The series of drills are validated with the acquisition of a clinically related task (intracorporeal suturing). A database of thousands of surgeons has been collected that enables the objective comparison of participants with their peers. Top Gun has been featured at the American College of Surgeons since 1996 and is now part of the AUA, AIMIS (American Institute of Minimally Invasive Surgery) SLS and SAGES as well. Come by the booth and see if you have the right stuff and discover if you are one of the "greatest MIS surgeons of all times or a legend in your own mind".
Contact: Butch Rosser
Email: [email protected]
VarlT Inc. Next to GES
Provider of Lead Retrieval services through the product SpotLighter. Each lead can be qualified plus have detailed notes taken and a complete report in Excel format is provided the day after the show has ended
Contact: John Peterson
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 952-486-7692 or 651-248-0769
17205 Vantage Court Eden Prairie, MN 55347
Vascular Technology Booth #112
Vascular Technology, the world leader in providing medical centers with cost effective, single-patient use, intraoperative Doppler probes now offers the new Flexible Drop-In Doppler probe for use in laparoscopic and robotic procedures for positive identification of aberrant vasculature. During laparoscopic procedures the probe is manipulated by the surgeon using a standard grasper, while in robotic surgery, the console surgeon directly manipulates the VTI Flexible Drop-In Doppler via a robotic arm.
Because of its slim profile, the VTI Flexible Drop-In Doppler can share a port and be parked off to the side, out of field of vision, until the surgeon needs it. Unlike intraoperative ultrasound, the VTI Flexible Drop-In Doppler fits into small spaces and provides precise, pinpoint localization of the vasculature. The VTI Flexible Drop-In Doppler is the ideal tool for instant confirmation of ischemia.
Contact: David Regan
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 603-594-9700
12 Murphy Dr. Nashua, NH 03062
Viking Systems, Inc. Booth #132
Viking Systems, Inc., leader in 3DHD visualization, is a worldwide developer, manufacturer and marketer of 3DHD and 2DHD visualization technology for complex minimally invasive surgery. 3DHD technology restores the surgeon's natural 3-D vision making the endoscopic surgical field-of-view appear open.Contact: Jennifer Silverman
Welcome to the SLS Virtual Exhibit Hall, a directory with links to exhibitors and resources for the MIS community.
As the gateway for free access to SLS' publications, the SLS websites are invaluable resources to the Society's members as well as the minimally invasive surgery community at large. The Virtual Exhibit Hall is where physicians and professionals can connect with manufacturers as they search for the most advanced surgical instruments, and best of all it is always open!


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This old fashioned peanut butter fudge recipe is light and creamy, and amazingly simple! No one would ever guess that it only requires four ingredients, one pot, and a few minutes of cooking time.
When I was a little girl, my grandmother's sister used to make a big batch of peanut butter fudge every year during the holidays. From the moment I took my first bite, I was forever changed.
I hadn't thought it was possible for anything to taste that good! It felt like I'd died and gone to a sweet, peanut-buttery heaven where I danced among unicorns and fluffy white clouds.
Every year, I looked forward to visiting my grandma after her annual fudge delivery. Since she knew how much I loved it, she always made sure to save several pieces for me.
I envisioned the peanut butter fudge-making process as being something complex, requiring candy thermometers and special sugars, and perhaps a little bit of fairy dust. The fudge seemed like the sort of thing that only great-aunts could make…something that could never be replicated by a mere mortal like me.
So when I came across this super easy peanut butter fudge recipe in a family cookbook years later, I was shocked to say the least.
- There were only four simple ingredients!
- Only one pot!
- And the instructions were only two sentences long!
I was so excited to know it was that simple to replicate the fudge I'd fantasized about for so many years. Sure enough, the batch I made came out every bit as delicious as the one from my grandma's sister, and now I knew I could have my favorite fudge whenever my heart desired.
Soon I became famous amongst my friends for this delightful peanut butter fudge. And, just like my great aunt, I never let on how easy it was to make.
I had fun letting everybody think I had some secret fudge-making powers, or perhaps some obscure ingredients up my sleeve.
Nope. Just a container of marshmallow fluff (marshmallow creme), some good old fashioned creamy peanut butter, milk, and sugar. The secret's out, and I can't wait for y'all to make this yourselves and become your own fudge-making hero.
Best Peanut Butter for Peanut Butter Fudge:
As much as I love natural peanut butter, you don't want to use it in this recipe. Stick with traditional creamy peanut butter (I almost always use Jif).
Fudge-making Tip:
The fudge-making process works best if you put the fluff and peanut butter into bowls (as pictured above) before adding them to the milk/sugar mixture. That way you can add them quickly and make sure everything melts together without separation.
The Best and Easiest Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe
- 2 cups sugar
- 7 oz marshmallow fluff
- 12 oz creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- Butter a small pyrex or 8×8 baking dish and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan (preferably non-stick), combine the milk and sugar, and bring to a boil. Continue to boil, stirring constantly, for three minutes.
- Remove the pan from the heat and add the peanut butter and marshmallow fluff. Stir until well combined.
- Spread the fudge into the baking dish. Allow to cool to room temperature, and then refrigerate