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Lap pak for abdominal retraction.

Ganesh Sivarajan¹, Sam S Chang, Amr Fergany

¹New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY.

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Summary

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A novel silicone device, Lap Pak, offers a sponge-free method for retracting bowels during abdominal surgery. This disposable, radio-opaque tool may reduce risks of retained foreign bodies and adhesions, improving surgical outcomes.

Keywords:

Lap Pak Postoperative adhesions Retained foreign bodies Retraction

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Background:

Traditional abdominal surgery uses retractors, towels, and sponges for bowel retraction.
Towels and sponges pose risks of retained foreign bodies and adhesions.
Manipulation of sponges during lengthy procedures can be challenging.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate a novel disposable device for bowel retraction in abdominal surgery.
To assess the efficacy of the Lap Pak in retracting bowels without sponges.
To determine if the Lap Pak reduces complications associated with traditional retraction methods.

Main Methods:

A small clinical trial was conducted to test the Lap Pak device.
The Lap Pak is a disposable, radio-opaque silicone device.
It retracts abdominal contents in a cephalad orientation.

Main Results:

The Lap Pak successfully retracted bowels during abdominal surgery.
The device eliminated the need for surgical towels and sponges.
No complications related to retained foreign bodies or adhesions were reported in this trial.

Conclusions:

The Lap Pak is a promising alternative for bowel retraction in abdominal surgery.
This device potentially mitigates risks associated with traditional sponges and towels.
Further studies are warranted to confirm these findings in larger patient cohorts.