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Single-access transumbilical laparoscopic nissen fundoplication performed with new curved reusable instruments.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  21059609     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Introduction: The authors report a single-access laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication (SALN) performed with new curved reusable instruments. Case report: A 21-year-old woman sought care for symptomatic grade B esophagitis and hiatal hernia. A reusable 11-mm trocar was inserted in the umbilicus and a 10-mm, 30° angled, nonflexible, standard length scope was used. Curved reusable instruments (Karl Storz-Endoskope) were transumbilically introduced without trocars. The left hepatic lobe was retracted thanks to the distal curve of the grasper. The cruraplasty and wrap were performed using curved needle holder and intracorporeal sutures. RESULTS: No extraumbilical trocar was necessary. Laparoscopic time was 108 minutes, and umbilical scar length was 16 mm. Discharge was allowed after 48 hours. CONCLUSIONS: SALN is feasible to be performed with curved reusable instruments, which avoid the conflict between the instruments' tips inside the abdomen or between the surgeon's hands outside. Cost of the procedure remains similar to standard laparoscopy because only reusable material is used.
Authors:
Giovanni Dapri; Jean Bruyns; Jacques Himpens; Guy Bernard Cadière
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article     Date:  2010-11-07
Journal Detail:
Title:  Surgical innovation     Volume:  18     ISSN:  1553-3514     ISO Abbreviation:  Surg Innov     Publication Date:  2011 Mar 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-03-29     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101233809     Medline TA:  Surg Innov     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  61-5     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, European School of Laparoscopic Surgery, Saint-Pierre University Hospital, Brussels, Belgium. giovanni@dapri.net.
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