OBJECTIVE To compare the cost and performance of 2 types of laparoscopic instrumentation: reusable laparoscopic hook cautery instruments and curved scissors, or limited-reuse laparoscopic hook cautery instruments and curved scissors. DESIGN A randomized trial. SETTING The operating room of a tertiary care hospital. METHOD All general surgeons performing laparoscopic procedures at the hosp...

We describe a technique for the treatment of large benign ovarian cysts by single port laparoscopic surgery via the umbilical approach. X-cone single port system (Karl Storz) was employed in this surgery. Prebent atraumatic grasping forceps were used in conjunction with the straight laparoscopic instruments. We propose using a "to-fro" peeling technique in the z-axis in SPLS cystectomy. Combine...

The use of a robotized camera holder in laparoscopic surgery allows a surgeon to control the endoscope without the intervention of an assistant. Today, the orders that the surgeon can give to robotized camera holders remain limited. In order to provide higher level interactions between the surgeon and a robotized camera holder, we have developed a new method for the automatic tracking of laparo...

Laparoscopic resection of appendiceal mucoceles has recently been described, but the safety and efficacy are controversial. We present two cases of laparoscopic mucocelectomies involving 14 and 15 cm cystic masses originating from the appendix. The laparoscopic mucocelectomies were performed using four ports. From the beginning of the procedure, a laparoscopic bag was used to safely contain the...

background inguinal hernia is the most prevalent surgical disease in clinical practice. endoscopic inguinal hernia repair has been shown to be slightly superior to open approaches. recent modifications in the minilaparoscopic technique may improve the totally extraperitoneal repair (tep) results. objectives we have performed a prospective study to analyze the feasibility of laparoscopic inguina...

Objective. To report our experience treating adnexal masses using a combination of the SILS port and straight nonroticulating laparoscopic instruments. Study Design. This prospective feasibility study included 14 women with symptomatic and persistent adnexal masses. Removal of adnexal masses via single-incision laparoscopic surgery using a combination of the SILS port and straight nonroticulati...

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy can be performed using instruments even smaller than 3 mm in diameter and with two, three or four ports, depending on the choice of the operating surgeon. In any of these techniques of laparoscopic cholecystectomy, the gall bladder is usually removed through the umbilical port. This requires repositioning of the instruments and reorientation. Using the standard four...

BACKGROUND Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is generally performed using 4 ports by transperitoneal access. Recent developments regarding laparoscopic surgery have been directed toward reducing the size or number of ports to achieve the goal of minimally invasive surgery, by minilaparoscopy, natural orifice access, and the transumbilical approach. The aim of this article is to describe our laparosc...