An atraumatic retractor for interdisciplinary use in conventional laparoscopy and robotic surgery

Area of Science:

• Minimally Invasive Surgery
• Surgical Instrumentation

Background:

• Effective surgical field management is vital in laparoscopic procedures.
• Current instruments, including blunt forceps and laparoscopic retractors, can cause tissue damage.
• Need for improved retraction methods in gynecological, urological, and visceral surgery.

Purpose of the Study:

• To introduce the ALKATOUT retractor, a novel instrument for atraumatic laparoscopic assistance.
• To evaluate the advantages of the ALKATOUT retractor in various laparoscopic procedures.

Main Methods:

• Description of the ALKATOUT retractor's design and features.
• Single-center study evaluating the retractor's performance.
• Testing in gynecological procedures and on human body donors.

Main Results:

• Successful application of the ALKATOUT retractor in diverse gynecological surgeries.
• Positive performance demonstrated in laparoscopic procedures on human body donors.
• Validation through a questionnaire completed by 25 operating room staff.

Conclusions:

• The ALKATOUT retractor provides significant advantages for atraumatic laparoscopic surgery.
• Operating room staff confirmed the benefits of the ALKATOUT retractor.
• The instrument is suitable for a wide range of laparoscopic interventions, including robotic surgery.