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Lipoma extraction device

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Project Overview

Lipomas are benign growths of fatty tissue beneath the skin. They are visible masses on the skin surface and may be asymptomatic or painful. Surgical excision may be complicated by bleeding and difficulty breaking fibrous bands that run through the lesion leading to prominent scarring. The goal of this project is to create a lighted device that could be introduced from a small incision in the skin, break any fibrous tissue and micronize fat lobules to facilitate extraction, benefiting both physicians and patients.

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Team members from left to right: Thomas Zipp, Stephen Monette, Alex Nguyen, Matt Boyer
Team members from left to right: Thomas Zipp, Stephen Monette, Alex Nguyen, Matt Boyer

Contact Information

Team Members

  • Stephen Monette - Team Leader
  • Alexander Nguyen - Communicator & BSAC
  • Matthew Boyer - BWIG
  • Thomas Zipp - BPAG

Advisor and Client

  • Prof. Amit Nimunkar - Advisor
  • Dr. William Aughenbaugh - Client

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