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This technical note presents a low-cost wound protector for laparoscopic surgery specimen extraction. This accessible device aims to reduce surgical site infections in resource-limited settings.

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Area of Science:

  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Surgical Innovation
  • Infection Control

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  • The efficacy of wound protectors in laparoscopic surgery remains debated.
  • While some studies show reduced surgical site infections, results vary by procedure.
  • Current devices for specimen extraction are costly and unavailable in resource-limited settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a cost-effective, easily fabricated wound protector for laparoscopic specimen extraction.
  • To offer a solution for resource-limited settings facing device scarcity.
  • To detail a simple fabrication process using readily available operating room materials.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a novel wound protector design.
  • Utilization of materials commonly found in operating rooms.
  • Description of a straightforward fabrication procedure.

Main Results:

  • The developed wound protector is cost-effective.
  • Fabrication process is simple and can be performed in resource-limited settings.
  • Potential to reduce surgical site infections during specimen extraction.

Conclusions:

  • A low-cost, accessible wound protector can be fabricated for laparoscopic surgery.
  • This innovation addresses the scarcity of essential devices in resource-limited environments.
  • Further studies are warranted to evaluate the clinical efficacy and infection reduction rates.