Retractor Articles & Analysis
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a highly prevalent disease. It affects about two thirds of adults in the U.S. at some point in their lives and accounts for greater than 4 million physician visits every yearl?. The so-called typical symptoms of GERD consist of heartburn, regurgitation and dysphagia. Cough, wheezing, hoarseness or chest pain may be present and are termed atypical ...
Advantages of the laparoscopic approach include reduced postoperative pain and recovery time and improved cosmesis.17 Since its introduction, the laparoscopic approach has been modified to reduce even further the number of incisions and trocars needed, while maintaining operative efficiency and good outcomes.34 This report describes the use of a totally intracorporeal retractor ...
Affected by metal artifacts, metal retractors or drilling devices or ultrasonographic probes can cause electromagnetic navigation errors. ...
We review the existing technologies for MISS surgery with regards to single-port devices, endoscope and camera, instruments, retractors and also the future perspectives for the evolution of MISS surgery. ...
The conventional approach to liver retraction utilizes a mechanical retractor that is held by an assistant and requires an additional subxiphoid incision and port An ideal method for liver retraction during laparoscopic upper abdominal surgery would lift the liver out of the operative field in a nontraumatic manner, providing adequate space for visualization and operation for as ...
Article Overview Traditional liver retractors require another wound for insertion, are bulky, and may cause iatrogenic liver injury. This study aimed to evaluate differences between three methods of liver retraction during laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric bypass (LRYGB) and to compare novel liver retraction techniques with the traditional mechanical liver ...