Magnetic Surgery: Results From First Prospective Clinical Trial in 50 Patients.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To evaluate a new magnetic surgical system during reduced-port laparoscopic cholecystectomy in a prospective, multicenter clinical trial.

Background

Laparoscopic instrumentation coupled by magnetic fields may enhance surgeon performance by allowing for shaft-less retraction and mobilization. The movements can be performed under direct visualization, generating different angles of traction and reducing the number of trocars to perform the procedure. This may reduce well-known associated complications of trocars, including incisional pain, scarring, infection, bowel, and vascular injuries, among others.

Methods

A prospective, multicenter, single-arm, open-label study was performed to assess the safety and performance of a magnetic surgical system (Levita Magne

SUBMITTER: Rivas H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5753821 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature