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Intracorporeal ribbon gauze in laparoscopic surgery
Author(s) -
Bariol Simon V.,
Heng Chin T.,
Lau Howard M.
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
anz journal of surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.426
H-Index - 70
eISSN - 1445-2197
pISSN - 1445-1433
DOI - 10.1046/j.1445-1433.2003.02890.x
Subject(s) - medicine , surgery , pneumoperitoneum , laparoscopic surgery , suction , dissection (medical) , laparoscopy , mechanical engineering , engineering
Good haemostasis optimizes laparoscopic visibility and performance. The use of suction reduces pneumoperitoneum and collapses the operative space, and the resulting fall in intra‐abdominal pressure can increase the rate of bleeding. Therefore, other methods of improving laparoscopic visibility need to be investigated. In the present report we describe the effectiveness of a 20−40‐cm length of 3‐inch ribbon dressing gauze when introduced into the peritoneal cavity via a 10−12 mm laparoscopic port. Current results indicate that intracorporeal ribbon gauze can be used successfully during laparoscopic procedures as a suction filter, to assist haemostasis, to facilitate dissection and to provide atraumatic organ retraction.