Case study (Medical field)_Iwaki City Medical Center
Case Study
“I use Archelis in a variety of surgeries, from laparoscopy to open surgery, some lasting more than eight hours. It feels surprisingly natural when shifting between standing and sitting.”
Dr. Nanako Fujikawa
Iwaki City Medical Center
Head of Department,
Board-certified expert surgeon by the Japan Society
of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery
Number of staff：1,293 including 736 nurses
Number of beds：700
How do you make use of Archelis?
My usage has varied. I usually use it five or six times a week, but I’ve also worn it three times in just one day. I’ve used it in many different operations, from open surgeries like gastrectomy, colectomy, and pancreaticoduodenectomy, to things like short-duration laparoscopic inguinal hernia surgery.
Some of the open surgeries last a long time – I had one that lasted over eight hours, and I used the Archelis from the beginning to the end.
How do you feel about using Archelis?
When I first started using it, I felt a little bit of pressure around my ankles, but after about a month I was completely used to using it. I was surprised by how naturally I was switching from standing to sitting without even thinking about it once I’d gotten used to the device.
There’s no real feeling of instability, and when you have the operating table in front of you it feels even more stable.
When I perform surgery I get aches in my neck, shoulders, and back. Since I’ve started using the Archelis, my back has been in good condition, so Archelis might be effective against back pain.
What kind of operation would Archelis be good for?
I think operations where you spend the bulk of time standing in place would be a good use scenario for the Archelis. Something like laparoscopy, where you almost never move would be a good fit.
Outside of the operating room, I think it would be good for anyone who suffers with back pain to try out, or as a preventative measure for younger doctors.