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¹Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Traditional Chinese Medical University, Nanning 530023, People's Republic of China.

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|September 19, 2019

Summary

A novel, homemade endobag for thoracic surgery is described. This cost-effective device simplifies specimen removal, preventing metastasis and aiding surgeons in low-resource settings.

Keywords:

Cost-effective endobag homemade video-assisted thoracic surgery

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Area of Science:

Thoracic Surgery
Surgical Devices
Medical Innovation

Background:

Specimen removal is crucial in video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS).
Commercial endobags are often expensive, limiting accessibility.
Preventing wound metastasis during specimen extraction is a key surgical challenge.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe a novel, homemade endobag for VATS.
To provide a cost-effective and easily produced alternative to commercial options.
To ensure safe specimen retrieval and prevent wound metastasis, especially in resource-limited settings.

Main Methods:

Development of a homemade, automatically opening endobag.
Focus on simple production, cost-effectiveness, and ease of use.
Testing for safety and efficacy in the context of thoracic surgery specimen removal.

Main Results:

The described endobag is cost-effective and simple to produce.
It offers an automatically opening mechanism for efficient specimen containment.
The device is safe and suitable for preventing wound metastasis during VATS.

Conclusions:

A homemade endobag provides a viable, affordable solution for specimen retrieval in VATS.
This innovation is particularly beneficial for low-income healthcare settings.
The device addresses the need for accessible tools to prevent surgical site complications.