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D E Litwin¹, Y Novitski, S M Yood

¹Associate Professor of Surgery, Director Minimally Invasive Surgery Services, Director Umass EndoSurgery Center, University of Massachusetts Medical School and Unversity of Massachusetts Memorial Healthcare, Worchester, MA.

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Hand-assisted laparoscopic surgery (HALS) enhances complex procedures by providing tactile feedback and improving orientation. This technique boosts surgeon safety and efficiency, particularly for specimen removal during advanced laparoscopic surgery.

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Surgical Technology

Background:

Hand-assisted laparoscopic surgery (HALS) is a technique that has been described for complex operations.
The surgeon's hand provides tactile feedback, improved exposure, retraction, and orientation.
A reliable hand-assist device is crucial for successful HALS.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the utility of HALS in complex advanced laparoscopic surgery.
To determine if HALS can improve safety, accuracy, and efficiency.
To assess the role of HALS in operations requiring specimen removal.

Main Methods:

Performance of HALS for complex advanced laparoscopic procedures.
Application of HALS in surgeries necessitating specimen removal.
Integration of a reliable hand-assist device for surgical assistance.

Main Results:

HALS can save time, increase accuracy, and improve safety in complex laparoscopic surgery.
The technique facilitates dissection and specimen removal.
The surgeon's hand offers significant advantages in tactile feedback, exposure, retraction, and orientation.

Conclusions:

HALS is a valuable approach for complex advanced laparoscopic surgery.
The technique enhances safety and efficiency, especially when specimen removal is required.
Early implementation of the hand in HALS can aid dissection and removal.