Investigation into the current status of cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization of da Vinci surgical instruments-a cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In recent years, the use of robotic-assisted surgery has developed rapidly in China and is now widely used in many clinical fields. However, da Vinci robotic surgical instruments are more precise, expensive, and complex than ordinary laparoscopes, have less instrument configuration, involve restrictions on the duration of use, and have cleanliness requirements for supporting instruments. The purpose of this study was to analyze and summarize the current status of cleaning, disinfection, and maintenance of da Vinci robotic surgical instruments in China to improve the management of these devices.

Methods

A questionnaire survey on the use of da Vinci robotic-assisted surgery at medical institutions in China was designed, distributed, and analyzed. The survey included

SUBMITTER: Chen A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10186165 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature