Abstract: Provided are transplant preservation solutions comprising a polyglycerol wherein the polyglycerol is of a molecular weight between about 0.15 kDa and about 3.99 kDa, methods and uses thereof as well as kits providing said transplant preservation solutions.

Abstract: Provided are transplant preservation solutions comprising a polyglycerol wherein the polyglycerol is of a molecular weight between about 0.15 kDa and about 3.99 kDa, methods and uses thereof as well as kits providing said transplant preservation solutions.

Abstract: An imagery system includes: a camera having a field of view; a light source including a source of structured light, the light source movable relative to the camera; and at least one processor. The at least one processor is programmed to determine, at least, estimated locations of points on a surface exposed to the structured light according to image data received from the field of view of the camera. The light source may include at least one fiducial marker, and the at least one processor may be programmed to determine the estimated position of the source of structured light according to the at least one fiducial marker in the image data. Also, the camera may be a stereoscopic camera.

Abstract: An imagery system includes: a camera having a field of view; a light source including a source of structured light, the light source movable relative to the camera; and at least one processor. The at least one processor is programmed to determine, at least, estimated locations of points on a surface exposed to the structured light according to image data received from the field of view of the camera. The light source may include at least one fiducial marker, and the at least one processor may be programmed to determine the estimated position of the source of structured light according to the at least one fiducial marker in the image data. Also, the camera may be a stereoscopic camera.

Abstract: Provided are transplant preservation solutions comprising a polyglycerol wherein the polyglycerol is of a molecular weight between about 0.15 kDa and about 3.99 kDa, methods and uses thereof as well as kits providing said transplant preservation solutions.

Abstract: A method of monitoring the cryoablation of a target volume of tissue with ultrasound elastography, the method comprising acquiring a first elastography image encompassing said target volume of tissue, performing at least one cycle of freezing and thawing of tissue encompassed in said target volume, acquiring a second elastography image encompassing said target volume, and comparing said first and said second elastography images over said target volume. The elastography provides either relative or quantitative measurements of tissue elasticity. The elastography maps of tissue elasticity, before and after cryoablation of one region, can guide the cryoablation of another region. The use of elastography provided feedback to the operator to achieve effective treatment with cryoblation over a planned target.

Abstract: This invention is a surgical clamp for the purpose of occluding the kidney or other organ and thereby obtaining a bloodless surgical field, while allowing the majority of the organ to remain normally perfused. Previous approaches are limited in ability to provide sufficient clamping force without damaging the oran. The invention comprises a first and second jaw, wherein the proximal ends of the two jaws, and the distal ends of the two jaws are connected by a strap, such that applying tension to the strap results in moving the relative positions of the jaws in a substantially parallel motion, which provide a clamping force to the organ. The jaws can be attached with a flexibly joint to a hollow shaft, such that a cable inside the shaft can be used to apply tension to the strap while maintaining the ability to pivot the jaws relative to the shaft.