Geyster valve

The Geister Damper is a unique device created by German anatomists and surgeons, which is used to determine the depth of tissue dissection before surgery. It is a thin plate that is inserted into the incision and allows you to measure the depth of its delamination. This is very important for surgeons who know the optimal incision depth for each patient and type of surgery. In this study we will look at the history of the creation of the geyster valve, its design and purpose.

History of the geyster valve

The Heister valve was developed by the German anatomist Ludwig Heister in the 18th century. He was a famous scientist and an experienced surgeon who performed many operations on the heart and blood vessels. Geister noted that when performing operations on the lungs and heart, the depth of the incision should be different depending on how deep the organs are. If the incision depth is chosen incorrectly, the surgeon risks damaging the lungs or blood vessels and worsening the outcome of the operation.