The Journal of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
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J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc · Nov 1996
Comparative StudyA cost-effectiveness evaluation of laparoscopic disposable versus nondisposable infraumbilical cannulas.
To compare the safety and cost-effectiveness of disposable and nondisposable infraumbilical laparoscopic cannulas. ⋯ Disposable cannulas were not cost effective and were associated with a higher but not statistically significant complication rate. Therefore, the more expensive disposable cannulas are not recommended.