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Area of Science:

  • Surgical innovation
  • Abdominal surgery
  • Medical device development

Background:

  • Midline laparotomy closure is a critical step in abdominal surgery.
  • Existing instruments like malleable ribbon retractors and fish glassman viscera retainers have limitations.
  • Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) surgeries present unique challenges for abdominal closure.

Observation:

  • A novel surgical spoon was developed and utilized for laparotomy closure.
  • The spoon was implemented in multiple cases at King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research center.
  • The instrument's design was specifically considered for HIPEC procedures.

Findings:

  • The surgical spoon's concave shape offers superior protection to underlying viscera compared to traditional retainers.
  • It effectively guides the surgical needle during the closure process.
  • The spoon facilitates safer and potentially more efficient laparotomy closure.

Implications:

  • This novel instrument may enhance surgical safety during abdominal closure, particularly in complex procedures like HIPEC.
  • It represents a potential advancement in surgical instrumentation for visceral protection.
  • Further studies could validate the spoon's efficacy and broader applicability in various surgical settings.