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Ingenious laparoscopic knife.

Rajiv Goel1, Pranjal Modi

  • 1Department of Urology, Institute of Kidney Diseases and Research Center, Ahmedabad, India. rajivkanu@rediffmail.com

Surgical Laparoscopy, Endoscopy & Percutaneous Techniques
|June 22, 2007
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A novel laparoscopic knife offers a cost-effective and reliable method for ureteric incision during retroperitoneoscopic ureterolithotomy. This ingenious instrument was successfully used in 22 patients without complications.

Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Surgical Instrumentation

Background:

  • Retroperitoneoscopic ureterolithotomy is a viable option for select patients requiring kidney stone removal.
  • Ureteric incision is a critical step in this procedure.
  • The development of specialized instruments can enhance surgical outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and evaluate a novel, cost-effective laparoscopic knife for ureteric incision.
  • To assess the safety and efficacy of this instrument during retroperitoneoscopic ureterolithotomy.

Main Methods:

  • An ingenious laparoscopic knife was fabricated by attaching a stab knife to a 5 mm laparoscopic instrument.
  • This custom instrument was utilized through a 10-mm renal angle port for ureteric incision.

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  • The procedure was performed during retroperitoneoscopic ureterolithotomy.

    • Main Results:

    • The ingenious laparoscopic knife was successfully employed in 22 patients.
    • No intraoperative or postoperative complications were recorded in any of the patients.
    • The instrument facilitated precise ureteric incision.

    Conclusions:

    • The ingenious laparoscopic knife is a cost-effective and reliable tool for ureteric incision.
    • It proves to be a safe and effective instrument for retroperitoneoscopic ureterolithotomy.
    • This innovation offers a practical solution for surgeons performing this procedure.