Abstract
Purpose: Hemorrhage and spillage of enteric contents during laparoscopic surgery can be problematic and obscure the operative field. Although the suction device can often clear the field, we have found that use of a sponge is often more efficient and effective. Materials and methods: An unrolled 4 × 4 sponge can be introduced down a 10-mm port without difficulty. The addition of a suture tied to one corner of the sponge allows easy retrieval of the sponge and eliminates the possibility of leaving the sponge in the abdomen. Conclusions: The laparoscopic sponge is simply constructed and is easily introduced and retrieved through a trocar. It can be used to deal with a troublesome hemorrhage, either to put on direct pressure or to absorb blood. It can also be used as a blunt retractor and dissector. With the addition of the suture tall, it is quickly retrieved and cannot be forgotten within the abdomen.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 1320-1321 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Journal | Surgical Endoscopy and Other Interventional Techniques |
| Volume | 17 |
| Issue number | 8 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Aug 1 2003 |
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Keywords
- Hemorrhage
- Laparoscopic sponge
- Trocar
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
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The laparoscopic sponge. / Maccabee, D.; Sheppard, Brett.
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T1 - The laparoscopic sponge
AU - Maccabee, D.
AU - Sheppard, Brett
PY - 2003/8/1
Y1 - 2003/8/1
N2 - Purpose: Hemorrhage and spillage of enteric contents during laparoscopic surgery can be problematic and obscure the operative field. Although the suction device can often clear the field, we have found that use of a sponge is often more efficient and effective. Materials and methods: An unrolled 4 × 4 sponge can be introduced down a 10-mm port without difficulty. The addition of a suture tied to one corner of the sponge allows easy retrieval of the sponge and eliminates the possibility of leaving the sponge in the abdomen. Conclusions: The laparoscopic sponge is simply constructed and is easily introduced and retrieved through a trocar. It can be used to deal with a troublesome hemorrhage, either to put on direct pressure or to absorb blood. It can also be used as a blunt retractor and dissector. With the addition of the suture tall, it is quickly retrieved and cannot be forgotten within the abdomen.
AB - Purpose: Hemorrhage and spillage of enteric contents during laparoscopic surgery can be problematic and obscure the operative field. Although the suction device can often clear the field, we have found that use of a sponge is often more efficient and effective. Materials and methods: An unrolled 4 × 4 sponge can be introduced down a 10-mm port without difficulty. The addition of a suture tied to one corner of the sponge allows easy retrieval of the sponge and eliminates the possibility of leaving the sponge in the abdomen. Conclusions: The laparoscopic sponge is simply constructed and is easily introduced and retrieved through a trocar. It can be used to deal with a troublesome hemorrhage, either to put on direct pressure or to absorb blood. It can also be used as a blunt retractor and dissector. With the addition of the suture tall, it is quickly retrieved and cannot be forgotten within the abdomen.
KW - Hemorrhage
KW - Laparoscopic sponge
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