The invention titled "Auxiliary Surgical Instrument Developed for Acetabulum Prosthesis Applications," developed by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fatih Uğur, a faculty member of the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology at Kastamonu University Faculty of Medicine, has been registered by the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office. 

The invention aims to reduce the technical difficulties encountered, especially during hip prosthesis surgeries, and to ensure a safer execution of the surgical procedure. In hip replacement surgeries, due to the anatomical structure of the area where the prosthesis is placed, the surgeon's field of vision can sometimes be limited, necessitating additional assistant support. This new surgical instrument, developed at our university, provides a more controlled working environment for the surgeon by keeping the surgical area open, thanks to its special structure that can be fixed to the bone.

The system, consisting of two main parts, helps place the prosthesis at the correct angle by stabilizing the bone while removing soft tissues in the surgical area in a controlled manner.  In this way, the aim is to shorten the surgery duration, reduce the risk of errors, and increase the safety of the operation.

Experts emphasize that placing the hip prosthesis at the correct angle is crucial for the patient's post-surgery mobility and the longevity of the prosthesis. The developed surgical instrument helps detect bone positional changes that may occur during surgery, reducing the risk of misplacement. Additionally, the system reduces the need for equipment that must be held continuously by hand during the operation, thereby lightening the surgeon's workload and decreasing the likelihood of damage to surrounding tissues.

Our Rector, Prof. Dr. Ahmet Hamdi Topal, in his evaluation regarding the patent registration, stated that the research and development activities conducted at our University continue to produce tangible results. 

Our Rector, emphasizing the importance of transforming the knowledge produced in universities into social benefit, said that “The surgical instrument developed by our academics demonstrates that scientific knowledge can directly contribute to human health. We will continue to support research and innovation efforts and contribute to our country's local technology capacity."

Our Rector also thanked the President of the Higher Education Council, Prof. Dr. Erol Özvar, and the President of the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office, Prof. Dr. M. Zeki Durak, for their contributions to R&D activities and the university-industry collaboration processes.