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  • Surgical Technology
  • Ophthalmology

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  • Laparoscopic lens fogging significantly impairs surgical visualization.
  • Existing literature lacks comparative studies on effective laparoscopic defogging techniques (LDTs).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of various LDTs using a novel abdominopelvic cavity simulation model.
  • To compare chlorhexidine solution (SOAP), surfactant solution (FRED), glove warming (GLOVE), and warm saline (SALINE) against a control group.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized controlled trial utilizing a simulated abdominopelvic cavity.
  • Visual clarity (VC) scores were assessed using a 10 cm visual analog scale at 5, 30, and 60 seconds.
  • Three blinded observers evaluated VC scores for 5 and 10 mm laparoscopes.

Main Results:

  • Both SOAP and SALINE demonstrated significantly higher visual clarity at 60 seconds compared to the control and FRED (P < 0.05).
  • No significant difference in visual clarity was observed between SOAP and SALINE (P > 0.05).
  • GLOVE showed no significant improvement over the control group (P > 0.05).

Conclusions:

  • Chlorhexidine solution (SOAP) and warm saline (SALINE) are superior LDTs for maintaining laparoscopic visualization.
  • Glove warming is ineffective for reducing lens fogging.
  • Effective LDTs can enhance operative outcomes and patient care.