A novel laparoscopic pulse oximeter device: an easy, efficient and cost-effective way of detecting arterial structures.

摘要

In response to the article by S.M. Lopez et al. entitled "On Laparoscopic Photopleysmography and Pulse Oximetry" published in your journal in the (2010) 24:219—220 issue, we would like to point out that our idea for laparoscopic pulse (palmic) oximetry was submitted to and patented in December 2008 by the Industrial Property Organization of Greece, and it received National Patent Number 100 6661 and International CL8:A61B 17/28.