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To: Ted M who wrote (504)	3/2/2010 1:28:19 AM
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Recent PR discussing feedback on VKNG 3D robotic system: WESTBOROUGH, Mass., Feb. 11, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Viking Systems announced today that it recently successfully completed the first evaluation of its "Next Generation" 3DHD prototype visualization system. The laboratory session was conducted at the Washington University School of Medicine's Institute for Minimally Invasive Surgery in St. Louis, MO. Gerald L. Andriole, MD, Professor and Chief of Urologic Surgery at Washington University and Sam Bhayani, MD, Assistant Professor of Urologic Surgery and Co-Director of Robotic Surgery, Washington University were the surgeon participants. Surgeons performed laparoscopic nephrectomy and reanastomosis (repair) of the ureter and renal pelvis. Dr. Andriole said, "Viking's Next Generation 3DHD system represents a huge improvement over 2D HD visualization in laparoscopic surgery. Having a 3D image gives the surgeon superb control while manipulating needles for intracorporal sewing, making knot tying simple." Dr. Bhayani added, "This 3D image is as good as any I have ever seen in my robotic procedures. I feel more in control and extraordinarily comfortable; it allows me to regain tactile feedback without sacrificing superior visualization." In October 2009, at the American College of Surgeon's annual Clinical Congress in Chicago, Viking demonstrated the "Next Generation" 3DHD camera system utilizing a prototype Sony 3DHD flat panel display. During 2010, Viking Systems intends to complete the development of this unique Next Generation system and currently plans to launch the system in the fourth quarter of 2010. Jed Kennedy, President and CEO of Viking Systems stated, "Opinions and insights from experienced and respected minimally invasive surgeons are critical to evaluating our state of the art 3DHD endoscopic visualization system. We are very excited to receive this important and positive feedback and believe this provides further validation of our product development plans." About Dr. Andriole Gerald L. Andriole, Jr., MD is currently Robert K. Royce Distinguished Professor, Surgery at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. He is also Chief, Division of Urologic Surgery and Director, Men's Health Center. Dr. Andriole is Board Certified in urology, and his specialty areas are urologic surgery, urologic oncology and prostate cancer. His hospital affiliations include Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital, Progress West HealthCare Center, St. Louis Children's Hospital and the St. Louis VA Medical Center. For more information regarding Dr. Andriole, visit the Washington University Physicians Directory website at: wuphysicians.wustl.edu. About Dr. Bhayani Sam B. Bhayani, MD is currently Assistant Professor and Co-Director of Robotic Surgery in the Division of Urological Surgery at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Bhayani is Board Certified in urology. He has certification by the Endourological Society and Johns Hopkins Hospital for specialization in robotic surgery, laparoscopic surgery and endourological surgery of the kidneys, prostate, bladder, and ureter. His hospital affiliations include Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital and St. Louis Children's Hospital. For more information regarding Dr. Bhayani, visit the Washington University Physicians Directory website at: urology.wustl.edu. About Viking Systems, Inc. Viking Systems, Inc. (OTCBB:VKNG - News) is a leading worldwide developer, manufacturer and marketer of 2D and 3D visualization solutions for complex minimally invasive surgery. The Company partners with medical device companies and healthcare facilities to provide surgeons with proprietary visualization systems enabling minimally invasive surgical procedures, which reduce patient trauma and recovery time. For more information visit the Company's website at: www.vikingsystems.com