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9799139

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
5
pubmed:dateCreated
1999-1-7
pubmed:abstractText
Laparoscopic adrenalectomy still presents some technical problems. The impossibility of directly grasping the gland is the main difficulty. To overcome this problem, we have begun to use an atraumatic suction grasper. From September 1995 to December 1997, 15 laparoscopic adrenalectomies were performed. Group 1 comprised 8 patients operated on without the atraumatic suction grasper; group 2 consisted of 7 patients who underwent a laparoscopic adrenalectomy with the use of this new device. The surgical technique with the use of an atraumatic suction grasper is described. No significant difference was noted between the two groups except in the operative time, which was reduced in group 2, and in the surgeon's comfort. The reported advantages are a direct grasp of the adrenal gland without the risk of squeezing, rupture, or bleeding; a better exposure of the adrenal vessels; and shorter operating time.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Oct
pubmed:issn
1051-7200
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
8
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
335-7
pubmed:dateRevised
2004-11-17
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1998
pubmed:articleTitle
Laparoscopic adrenalectomy: advantages of an atraumatic suction grasper.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Clinical Physiopathology, University of Torino, Italy.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article