IL GON KIM
Medical Practice in Tivoli, PA
License number
Pennsylvania MD028191L
Category
Medicine
Type
Medical Physician and Surgeon
Address
Address
Tivoli, PA 17737
Professional information
Laparoscopic Defogging Apparatus
US Patent:
5549543, Aug 27, 1996
Filed:
Jun 1, 1995
Appl. No.:
8/457012
Inventors:
Il G. Kim - Hughesville PA
International Classification:
A61B 106
US Classification:
600169
Abstract:
A laparoscopic defogging apparatus for regulating and maintaining the temperature of a lens and end portion of the laparoscope is disclosed. A receptacle is provided which contains a first sterile fluid at a sufficient depth to allow the lens and end portion of the laparoscope to be placed in thermal contact with the first sterile fluid. A container is provided into which the receptacle is placed, which container is adapted to receive and contain a second sterile fluid at a sufficient depth to provide thermal contact with at least a part of the receptacle side wall portion. A heating device is provided to heat the sterile fluids whereby the laparoscope is maintained at a constant desired temperature, thereby preventing lens fogging.
Dr. Il G Kim, Hughesville PA - MD (Doctor of Medicine)
Specialties:
General Surgery, Internal Medicine
Address:
4060 Route 220 Hwy, Hughesville 17737
(570) 584-4134 (Phone)
(570) 584-4134 (Phone)
Languages:
English
Apparatus And Process For Naso-Intestinal Intubation
US Patent:
4631054, Dec 23, 1986
Filed:
Nov 16, 1984
Appl. No.:
6/672361
Inventors:
Il G. Kim - Hughesville PA
International Classification:
A61M 2500
US Classification:
604 54
Abstract:
An endoscopically guided novel naso-intestinal tube for intubation of the duodenum comprising a hollow flexible member, circumferentially mounted mercury bag and a series of drainage ports which is used in a novel intubation process to result in intubation of the duodenum without need of radiation and with minimal patient discomfort.
Dilator For Sphincter Of Oddi
US Patent:
4705041, Nov 10, 1987
Filed:
Sep 19, 1986
Appl. No.:
6/910154
Inventors:
Il G. Kim - Hughesville PA
International Classification:
A61M 2900
US Classification:
128343
Abstract:
Apparatus and process for dilating the Sphincter of Oddi comprising a flexible cylindrical catheter with an expandible tip to allow verification of its location by outside palpitation and a plurality of hollow flexible dilators which are slidingly inserted coaxialy over the catheter to stretch the Sphincter to the desired extent, each dilater comprising an enlarged tip portion, a shaft portion and a tail or handle portion finned to accommodate the user.
Surgical Needle
US Patent:
5433728, Jul 18, 1995
Filed:
Mar 2, 1994
Appl. No.:
8/205199
Inventors:
Il G. Kim - Hughesville PA
International Classification:
A61B 1700
US Classification:
606223
Abstract:
A generally sickle shaped needle having a short shank is disclosed. An optional perpendicularly aligned grooved needle holder may be utilized in combination with the needle to rapidly close deeply lying trocared fascial wounds to prevent sequela and hernia formation after laparascopic surgery.