KeyLoop retractor for global gasless laparoscopy: evaluation of safety and feasibility in a porcine model.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Many surgeons in low- and middle-income countries have described performing surgery using gasless (lift) laparoscopy due to inaccessibility of carbon dioxide and reliable electricity, but the safety and feasibility of the technique has not been well documented. We describe preclinical testing of the in vivo safety and utility of KeyLoop, a laparoscopic retractor system to enable gasless laparoscopy.

Methods

Experienced laparoscopic surgeons completed a series of four laparoscopic tasks in a porcine model: laparoscopic exposure, small bowel resection, intracorporeal suturing with knot tying, and cholecystectomy. For each participating surgeon, the four tasks were completed in a practice animal using KeyLoop. Surgeons then completed these tasks using standard-of-car

SUBMITTER: Zadey S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10338623 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature