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[Microbial load of reprocessable trocars after gynecological videolaparoscopy]
Vanessa Aparecida Vilas-Boas1, Carlos Emílio Levy, Maria Isabel Pedreira de Freitas
1Unidade de Internação, Centro de Atenção Integral à Saúde da Mulher, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Campinas, SP, Brasil.
Summary
Microbial contamination was found on nearly half of reusable surgical trocars after gynecological laparoscopy. While the microbial load is generally low, it doesn't eliminate infection risks for patients.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Surgical Instrumentation
- Infection Control
Context:
- Reusable surgical instruments, such as trocars, pose potential risks for microbial contamination.
- Gynecological laparoscopy involves the use of trocars, which are inserted into the abdominal cavity.
Purpose:
- To determine the microbial load on reusable trocars following gynecological laparoscopic procedures.
- To identify specific microorganisms present on these surgical instruments.
Summary:
- A study analyzed 57 reusable trocars (30 x 10 mm, 27 x 5 mm) post-gynecological laparoscopy.
- Microbial contamination was detected on 47.4% of trocars, with 45.6% showing 1-100 colonies.
- Commonly identified microorganisms included coagulase-negative Staphylococcus and Bacillus sp.
Impact:
- The findings suggest a low microbial challenge for cleaning staff compared to biological markers.
- However, the study cautions that minimal microbial presence does not equate to zero risk of patient infectious complications.
