Comparison and clinical evaluation of hand-assist devices for hand-assisted laparoscopy.
Publication/Presentation Date
3-1-2001
Abstract
Hand-assisted laparoscopic surgery (HALS) is being used increasingly in urologic laparoscopy, particularly for laparoscopic nephrectomy. Hand-assist devices (HADs) facilitate the intra-abdominal placement of the hand during laparoscopy. There are currently three HADs available in the United States: the Pneumo Sleeve, the Handport, and the Intromit. The performance of each HAD is assessed regarding usage options, maintenance of pneumoperitoneum, device failure, exchange of intra-abdominal hands, adaptation to obese patients, and specimen removal. The use of these devices is reviewed based on our experience in more than 100 cases of HALS.
Volume
7
Issue
1
First Page
57
Last Page
61
ISSN
1079-3259
Published In/Presented At
McGinnis, D. E., Gomella, L. G., & Strup, S. E. (2001). Comparison and clinical evaluation of hand-assist devices for hand-assisted laparoscopy. Techniques in urology, 7(1), 57–61.
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
11272681
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article