About
Founded by surgeons, for surgeons. Gordian Surgical is committed to advancing surgical care with next-generation solutions that seamlessly integrate with modern operating technologies. Supported by The Trendlines Group and the Israeli Innovation Authority, our mission is to bring innovative forward-thinking wound closure solutions to the Laparoscopic and Robotic surgeon community, enhancing efficiency and improving patient outcomes. Backed by rigorous research and a commitment to excellence, Gordian Surgical is redefining standards in surgical care.
TroCloseâ„¢ 1200Â
Port Closure System
Meet the Team
Roi Hamtsani
CEO
Bringing extensive experience in the medical and robotics industries within Israel's tech ecosystem. Dedicated to leveraging cutting-edge technologies to drive innovation, enhance product portfolios, and improve patient care.
Eddie Shaw
CCO
Leveraging extensive experience in business development and product management within the medical device industry, specializing in Laparoscopic, Cardiac, Critical Care, and General Surgery solutions.
Tahel Perets
COO
Bringing deep expertise in purchasing operations, startups, medical devices, and municipal projects, they excel at streamlining processes and driving impactful results in fast-paced, dynamic environments.​
Scientific Advisory Board
Hien T. Nguyen
MD, FACS
Director, Comprehensive Hernia Center, and Assistant Professor of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine; Assistant Professor, Biomedical Engineering; Associate Medical Director, Center for Bioengineering Innovation and Design (CBID) School of Engineering, Johns Hopkins University.
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Barry Salky
MD, FACS
Early adopter and pioneer of therapeutic laparoscopic surgery, primary focus: MIS of the GI tract with special interest in inflammatory bowel disease; Professor Emeritus of Surgery, Mount Sinai Health System; founded the Division of Laparoscopic Surgery in 1992 at Mount Sinai Hospital; Secretary and Former VP, SAGES Foundation; President of the International Federation of Surgical Endoscopic Societies (IFSES).
Steven D. Wexner
MD, PhD, FACS
Distinguished surgeon, focusing on MIS in general and colorectal surgery in particular; director, Digestive Disease Center, and Chairman, Department of Colorectal Surgery, Cleveland Clinic-Florida; holds U.S. and international academic appointments; past president, SAGES and American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS), regent, ACS.
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Edward H. Phillips
MD, FACS
Developed the laparoscopic technique of common bile duct exploration, laparoscopic splenectomy, and nipple ductoscopy; developed, patented, and licensed first combined suction, irrigation, and energy delivery device in laparoscopic surgery; Vice-Chair and Professor, Department of Surgery; Director, Division of General Surgery, Storz Chair in MIS Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.
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Steven D. Schwaitzberg
MD, FACS
Professor and Chairman, Department of Surgery, University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences; previously, Professor of Surgery, Harvard Medical School; Chief of Surgery, Cambridge Health Alliance, a Harvard affiliate; past president of SAGES.
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Natan Zundel
MD, FACS
Distinguished Clinical Professor of Surgery and serves as a Vice-Chairman of the Department of Surgery at Florida International University, Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine in Florida. He also serves at the Bariatric and Metabolic Institute at Jackson North Medical Center in Miami, and as a consultant for Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery of Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Colombia.
Our Investors
The Legend of the Gordian Knot
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Solving Complex Challenges with Innovative Solutions In Greek mythology, King Gordius of Phrygia tied his wagon to a beam with a knot so complex that it seemed impossible to untangle. Centuries later, Alexander the Great was faced with a challenge: he couldn't rule Asia unless he proved his worth by solving this puzzle. Rather than struggle with tradition, Alexander took a fresh approach and found a straightforward solution, demonstrating the power of innovative thinking.
At Gordian Surgical, we are inspired by this spirit of problem-solving and innovation. ​Just as Alexander found a new way to tackle an old problem, we’re committed to reimagining surgical solutions to provide better outcomes for surgeons and patients alike.