Durdans Hospital becomes the first private sector hospital in Sri Lanka to be equipped with the world-class ZEISS KINEVO 900 Microscope

Durdans Hospital, located at No. 03 Alfred Place, Colombo 03, became the first private sector hospital in Sri Lanka to be equipped with the world- class ZEISS KINEVO 900 microscope to further enhance theatre operations. DIMO, one of the leading diversified conglomerates in Sri Lanka, recently completed this installation, in line with its efforts to elevate the local healthcare sector with the latest technologies.

Through this optical, navigation and simulation information are streamed into the microscope’s eyepiece and projected on large monitors in the operating room, providing a detailed perspective for the operating room staff. All parties including co- surgeons, surgical assistants and medical residents are now able to view the high-resolution images in real- time while the 3D glasses provide enhanced visualisation of neuroanatomy.

The Deputy Director of Medical Services of Durdans Hospital, Dr.Jithendri Perera stated, “We aim to be at the forefront of Neurology and Neurosurgery with state- of- the- art medical equipment for our Neurosurgeons. The ZEISS KINEVO 900 Microscope will be a valuable tool for our surgeons to make precise decisions in the operating theatre.”

Speaking on the latest installation at the Durdans Hospital, Wijith Pushpawela, Executive Director of DIMO who also oversees Medical Engineering operations of the Group stated, “DIMO is in the forefront of introducing the latest technological advancements to the local healthcare sector. We are privileged to equip Durdans Hospital with this next generation Visualizat i o n System, which has more than 100 new features f ro m ZEISS, the world- renowned brand in the fields of optics and optoelectronics.”

The latest ZEISS KINEVO 900 microscope at the Durdans Hospital assists medical practitioners to make well-informed decisions while providing convenience and accuracy in surgeries.