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Surgical Innovations saves Christmas – A reindeer at Edinburgh Zoo is the first in the world to receive keyhole surgery By Danielle Ward, Connect Yorkshire
Published: December 16 2009

Leeds based Surgical Innovations has donated specialist surgical instruments to Edinburgh Zoo to enable them to carry out the world’s first keyhole surgery on a reindeer – just in time for Christmas. ... Read more

Reindeer fit for Christmas after keyhole surgery By News Desk, Telegraph
Published: December 15 2009

A reindeer was all set for Christmas after undergoing life-saving keyhole surgery in what is thought to be a world first. ... Read more

Surgical Innovations enters veterinary market with successful keyhole surgery on reindeer By News Desk, Pro Active Investors
Published: December 15 2009

Surgical Innovations Group (AIM: SUN) said the first laparoscopic procedure (keyhole surgery) using the group’s specialist instrumentation was conducted successfully on a reindeer at Edinburgh Zoo. ... Read more

Keyhole surgery gives reindeer new lease of life By Mark Branagan , Yorkshire Post
Published: December 14 2009

CUTTING-edge Yorkshire know-how has saved Christmas for a reindeer at Edinburgh Zoo believed to be the first in the world to receive keyhole surgery to cure a life-threatening ailment.... Read more

Entry into veterinary market By Abchurch Communications , Telegraph.co.uk
Published: December 14 2009

Surgical Innovations™ Group plc (AIM: SUN), the designer and manufacturer of innovative surgical devices, is delighted to announce the success of its first veterinary laparoscopic procedure, which was carried out by leading veterinary surgeon Romain Pizzi for the first time on a reindeer at Edinburgh Zoo, using the Group's specialist instrumentation. ... Read more

Eskimo is fit for Christmas thanks to SI By Ian Briggs , TheBusinessDesk.com
Published: December 14 2009

SURGICAL instrument maker Surgical Innovations has helped to carry out what is believed to be the first keyhole surgery operation on a reindeer, helping the animal get to Christmas in good health.... Read more

Edinburgh Zoo reindeer given pioneering surgery By News Desk , BBC Online
Published: December 14 2009

A reindeer at Edinburgh Zoo has undergone pioneering keyhole surgery to remove one of his testicles.... Read more

Keyhole surgery breakthrough gives bullied reindeer a new lease of life By TRISTAN STEWART-ROBERTSON, The Scotsman
Published: December 14 2009

A REINDEER at a Scottish zoo has become the first in the world to undergo life-saving keyhole surgery. ... Read more

Eskimo the reindeer overcomes laughter to go down in surgical history By Lindsay McIntosh , The Times
Published: December 14 2009

Christmas is no time for anyone to be stuck in hospital — but it would be particularly inconvenient if one’s career depended solely on the festive period.... Read more

Edinburgh Zoo reindeer recovers from keyhole surgery By Debi Edwards , STV
Published: December 14 2009

Pioneering procedure carried out on Eskimo after health problems led to him being bullied by his herd. ... Read more

Pioneering surgery for reindeer By Debi Edwards , ITN
Published: December 14 2009

A reindeer shunned by his herd has undergone pioneering keyhole surgery.... Read more

Pioneering laparoscopic device showcased at Medica By Harry Wood, MTB Europe
Published: November 17 2009

A world-leading laparoscopic device will be exhibited at Medica by Leeds company Surgical Innovations.... Read more

Logi Flex By News Desk , European Hospital
Published: November 11 2009

Logi Flex, manufactured by the award winning firm Surgical Innovations Ltd, is a flexible laparoscopic device that uses pioneering flex technology to provide surgeons with better rigidity during delicate surgical procedures. ... Read more

Logi Flex By News Desk , European Hospital
Published: November 11 2009

Logi Flex, manufactured by the award winning firm Surgical Innovations Ltd, is a flexible laparoscopic device that uses pioneering flex technology to provide surgeons with better rigidity during delicate surgical procedures. ... Read more

MEDICA/COMPAMED 2009: A preview of the world's largest medical trade show By Joanne Makosinski, Healthcare Equipment & Supplies
Published: November 05 2009

British-based Surgical Innovations, a leading laparoscopic device manufacturer, will be showing off its latest invention, the LogiFlex device, which uses pioneering new technology to offer surgeons better rigidity during delicate procedures. ... Read more

Surgical Innovations to Showcase Pioneering Laparoscopic Device at MEDICA 2009 By N/A, BioScience York
Published: November 03 2009

A world leading laparoscopic device, which is described as an ‘innovative cost effective solution’ by surgeons worldwide will be on display at MEDICA 2009, Düsseldorf; the world’s largest medical trade fair.... Read more

Surgical Innovations showcase pioneering laparoscopic device By N/A, Connect Yorkshire
Published: October 29 2009

A world leading laparoscopic device, which is described as an ‘innovative cost effective solution’ by surgeons worldwide will be on display at MEDICA 2009, Düsseldorf; the world’s largest medical trade fair.... Read more

My Medtech News By N/A, Medtech Business
Published: October 28 2009

Paul Birtles is Head of Manufacturing at Surgical Innovations Ltd, a Leeds-based supplier of devices for minimally invasive surgery. Paul talks to us about the challenges and rewards of his working life – and his recent experience of undergoing an emergency operation at a hospital where one of his company’s surgical devices was used.... Read more

Surgical Innovations Wins Prestigious Manufacturing Award By N/A, BioScience York
Published: October 27 2009

Surgical Innovations - the designer and manufacturer of innovative surgical devices – has been crowned SME Manufacturer of the Year at the prestigious Yorkshire Post Excellence in Business awards. ... Read more

Video Report: Medipex gives healthy boost to Surgical Innovations By Ian Briggs, thebusinessdesk.com
Published: October 26 2009

SURGICAL Innovations, the Yorkshire surgical device manufacturer, is working with Medipex, the NHS Innovation hub for the Yorkshire and Humber region, in a forum that allows clinicians and industry to work together more closely to share ideas and develop new products.... Read more

Pioneering laparoscopic device showcased at MEDICA By Editor, MEDICA website
Published: October 25 2009

A world leading laparoscopic device, which is described as an ‘innovative cost effective solution’ by surgeons worldwide will be on display at MEDICA 2009, Düsseldorf; the world’s largest medical trade fair. ... Read more

Pioneering laparoscopic device showcased at MEDICA By News Desk , Medilink Portal
Published: October 25 2009

A world leading laparoscopic device, which is described as an ‘innovative cost effective solution’ by surgeons worldwide will be on display at MEDICA 2009, Düsseldorf; the world’s largest medical trade fair. ... Read more

Shining a light on Yorkshire’s healthcare innovation By News Desk, Yorkshire Forward
Published: October 23 2009

Yorkshire has a reputation for designing and manufacturing some of the worlds most innovative and pioneering Healthcare products and this is reflected in the wide range of medical devices being showcased at MEDICA 2009 – the largest medical technology fair in the world. ... Read more

Clinicians and industry work together to develop tomorrow’s innovations By N/A, Connect Yorkshire
Published: October 21 2009

Surgical Innovations - the designer and manufacturer of innovative surgical devices – is working with Medipex – the NHS Innovation hub for the Yorkshire and Humber region – in a unique forum that allows clinicians and industry to work together more closely to share ideas and develop new products.... Read more

Operating back in Yorkshire, the medical innovators By Peter Edwards, Yorkshire Post
Published: October 20 2009

WINNER Surgical Innovations SME Manufacturer of the year STUART Rose is renowned for telling his customers and interviewers that he buys his suits from Marks & Spencer. Even he hasn't gone as far as Paul Birtles, however, in his ADVERTISEMENT quest use his own firm's products. ... Read more

Clinicians and industry work together to develop tomorrow's innovations By N/A, Medipex
Published: October 12 2009

Engaging with the NHS can often be a long and difficult task, which is why Leeds-based Surgical Innovations have enlisted the help of NHS intellectual property experts Medipex to help them engage with leading clinicians and key figures from across the sector.... Read more

Clinicians and industry work together to develop tomorrow’s innovations By N/A, Yorkshire Forward
Published: October 12 2009

Surgical Innovations - the designer and manufacturer of innovative surgical devices – is working with Medipex – the NHS Innovation hub for the Yorkshire and Humber region – in a unique forum that allows clinicians and industry to work together more closely to share ideas and develop new products.... Read more

Barriers to innovation challenged through new partnership By N/A, Healthcare Equipment & Supplies
Published: October 12 2009

A SURGICAL device company is working with NHS procurement specialists to provide a unique forum that allows clinicians and industry leaders to work together to share ideas and develop innovative new products.... Read more

Surgical Innovations delivers rise in profits By N/A, Yorkshire Post
Published: September 20 2009

SURGICAL Innovations, the Leeds-based designer and manufacturer of surgical devices, today posted a hefty rise in half year profits as it anticipates a strong demand for surgery to combat obesity. ... Read more

World leading laparoscopic device unveiled by Leeds company at annual obesity event By N/A, Connect Yorkshire
Published: August 12 2009

Leeds-based Surgical Innovations will be unveiling their latest flexible laparoscopic device Logi™Flex this month, at the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO) - the largest obesity event in the world.... Read more

News Round-up (3 August 2009) By N/A, Healthcare equipment & supplies
Published: August 03 2009

SURGICAL Innovations will be unveiling its latest flexible laparoscopic device at an obesity conference in Paris next month... Read more

World leading laparoscopic device unveiled at annual obesity event By N/A, Dubai Chronicle
Published: July 31 2009

Surgical Innovations – the original inventor of the Endoflex™ range of laparoscopic instruments – will be unveiling their latest flexible laparoscopic device Logi™Flex at the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO); the largest obesity event in the world.... Read more

World leading laparoscopic device unveiled at annual obesity event By N/A, Hospital Healthcare Europe
Published: July 30 2009

Surgical Innovations - the original inventor of the Endoflex range of laparoscopic instruments - will be unveiling their latest flexible laparoscopic device LogiFlex at the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO); the largest obesity event in the world.... Read more

Leeds-Based Surgical Innovations Goes Extra Mile to Test Products By N/A, BioScience York
Published: July 29 2009

Senior heads from Surgical Innovations regularly attend surgery to see first hand how surgeons use their products – something which Manufacturing Director, Paul had never experienced before - but now 43 year-old Paul Birtles has taken this to the next level by experiencing first hand the instruments in action.... Read more

Minimally invasive device for bariatric surgery launched By N/A, Healthcare Jobs
Published: July 29 2009

UK company Surgical Innovations is launching a new flexible laparoscopic device for weight loss surgery. The new device, which was developed in collaboration with laparascopic surgeons, will be unveiled at the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders in Paris.... Read more

Company boss tries out innovative surgery device first-hand By N/A, HES - Healthcare equipment & supplies
Published: July 23 2009

Senior managers from Surgical Innovations regularly attend surgery to see first-hand how clinicians use their products – but 43-year-old Paul Birtles took this to the next level by experiencing his company’s flagship laparoscopic instruments himself.... Read more

Surgical Innovations head goes extra mile to test products By N/A, Connect Yorkshire
Published: July 22 2009

The Manufacturing Director at Leeds-based Surgical Innovations recently went that extra mile to test the quality of his products by receiving emergency treatment for appendicitis with the same laparoscopic instruments his company manufactures.... Read more

Medtech director experiences his own device By N/A, Healthcare Jobs - Medtech News
Published: July 21 2009

The Manufacturing Director of a Leeds-based surgical device company recently gained direct experience of his company’s products – on the operating table.... Read more

Surgical Innovations Head Goes Extra Mile By N/A, Yorkshire Forward
Published: July 21 2009

Senior heads from Surgical Innovations regularly attend surgery to see first hand how surgeons use their products – something which Paul has never experienced before - but now 43 year-old Paul Birtles has taken this to the next level by experiencing first hand the instruments in action.... Read more

Surgical director gets to the cutting edge of firm's products By Bernard Ginns, Yorkshire Post
Published: July 21 2009

The manufacturing director at Surgical Innovations went the extra mile to test the company's products when he received emergency treatment for appendicitis.... Read more

Companys fly the Yorkshire flag in Brazil By n/a, Trade Yorkshire
Published: June 05 2009

A record number of regional businesses are currently flying the flag for Yorkshire’s healthcare sector at the largest and most prestigious healthcare technologies fair in Latin America.... Read more

Brazilian success for record number of Yorkshire healthcare companies By -, Connect Yorkshire
Published: June 04 2009

Record numbers of local businesses are currently in Brazil waving the flag for Yorkshire’s healthcare sector with the support of the region’s Healthcare Technologies association – Medilink Yorkshire and Humber (Y&H). Working alongside UK Trade & Investment, Medilink supports regional and national companies wanting to export internationally and this week is hosting the British Pavilion at HOSPITALAR 2009 - the largest and most prestigious healthcare technologies fair in Latin America.... Read more

Obesity proves healthy at Surgical By John Collingridge, Yorkshire Post
Published: May 21 2009

DEMAND for Surgical Innovations' products continues to grow, the group said, driven by increasing rates of obesity surgery... Read more

Surgical Innovations sees rise in demand for its products By n/a, Yorkshire Post
Published: May 20 2009

Surgical Innovations, the Leeds-based medical instruments manufacturer, is seeing increasing demand for its products, the company announced today.... Read more

Stock rising at Surgical Innovations By Ian Briggs, thebusinessdesk.com
Published: May 20 2009

Surgical Innovations, the designer and manufacturer of innovative surgical devices, is set to tell shareholders at its annual meeting today that there has been a surge in demand for its products... Read more

Surgical Innovations sees rise in demand for its products By n/a, Yorkshire Post
Published: May 20 2009

Surgical Innovations, the Leeds-based medical instruments manufacturer, is seeing increasing demand for its products, the company announced today... Read more

Surgical Innovations moves to the cutting edge of innovation By Ian Briggs, thebusinessdesk.com
Published: May 15 2009

From the outside, the non-descript building gives little away of the exciting work being carried out within its walls. But looks can be decieving as managing director Graham Bowland is quick to emphasise... Read more

Rebranding proves to be a family affair By N/A, Yorkshire Business Post
Published: May 14 2009

Surgical Innovations has a new look after a rebranding exercise with the help of the chief executive's son.... Read more

Innovative specialist heads for Brazil and the key to Latin America market By N/A, Yorkshire Business Post
Published: May 14 2009

Keyhole surgery specialist Surgical Innovations is to exhibit at the largest healthcare event in Latin America... Read more

Record number of Yorkshire companies access Latin American healthcare market By n/a, Medilink News
Published: May 11 2009

Record numbers of Yorkshire businesses are set to access the Latin American healthcare market this year with the support of the region’s Healthcare Technologies association – Medilink Yorkshire and Humber (Y&H)... Read more

Leeds-based Company Travels to Latin America to Seek Feedback from Laparoscopic Surgeons By -, BioScience York
Published: April 28 2009

A Leeds-based company, who are a renowned specialist in Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS), is exhibiting at the largest healthcare event in Latin America - Hospitalar 2009 - to showcase their leading laparoscopic product range and establish the specific needs of Latin American laparoscopic surgeons... Read more

British company seeks feedback from Latin American Laparoscopic Surgeons By Julia Price, Medilink Yorkshire & Humber
Published: April 22 2009

A renowned British specialist in Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) will be attending Hospitalar 2009 - the largest healthcare event in Latin America - to showcase their leading laparoscopic product range and establish the specific needs of Latin American laparoscopic surgeons... Read more

Surgical looks at sale of blood division By Ros Snowdon, Yorkshire Post
Published: April 01 2009

Medical specialist to make decision before year end. Surgical Innovations has seen strong demand in the core part of its business - making instruments for keyhole surgery - and reported a record order book yesterday... Read more

Surgical Innovations confident about prospects By Unattributed, Yorkshire Post
Published: March 31 2009

LEEDS-based surgical devices firm Surgical Innovations said it was feeling confident and looking to develop new products after posting a rise in full year profits... Read more

Device pipeline heralds bright future for Surgical Innovations By Ian Briggs, The Business Desk
Published: March 31 2009

A move to centralised premises will see the company reap the rewards... Read more

SI has its in-house operation sewn up By Andrew Bounds, Financial Times
Published: March 09 2009

When the ambulance arrived, Graham Bowland realised it was time to move manufacturing closer to home. No one at his company, Surgical Innovations in Leeds, was sick. Rather, a local hospital had run out of SI Group’s products at an inconvenient time: while a patient lay on the operating table.... Read more

Flourishing place to nurture ideas By Andrew Bounds, Financial Times
Published: January 29 2009

A converted country house beside Leeds Bradford airport is home to one of Leeds' few remaining textile businesses. The workers within are not weaving clothes but unique fabric strips to replace damaged ligaments. This is the home of Xiros, just one of a rising number of healthcare technology companies in the Yorkshire and Humber region... Read more

Yorkshire research team wins top advice By Greg Wright, Yorkshire Post
Published: January 29 2009

SURGICAL devices group Surgical Innovations, based in Leeds, has appointed a clinical advisory board, which includes some of the world’s leading surgeons.... Read more