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- S Purohit, D Slakey, V Conerly, G Ruiz-Deya, R Davis, and R Thomas.
- Department of Urology, Tulane University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, Louisiana 70112, USA.
- J. Endourol. 2001 Nov 1; 15 (9): 943-5; discussion 945-6.
AbstractHand assistance has been a significant advance in making laparoscopy an easier and safer method for certain procedures such as nephrectomy. The value of this technique is realized when comparing patient outcomes (e.g., less postoperative pain, shorter hospital stay, quicker recovery time) with those of the standard open approaches. One reported disadvantage of the Pneumo Sleeve device for hand-assisted laparoscopy is leakage of CO2 gas from around the ring base. We describe in detail our technique to secure the Pneumo Sleeve to the abdomen in such a way as to prevent leakage of intraperitoneal gas and fluid.
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