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Durability and function of disposable versus reusable laparoscopic instrumentation
J R Bessell1, M Patkin, L Isabel
1University of Adelaide Dept. of Surgery, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville, South Australia.
Endoscopic Surgery and Allied Technologies
|April 1, 1995
Abstract:
The durability and function of reusable and disposable laparoscopic instruments are compared, and the relative advantages and disadvantages of each are illustrated. Familiarity with the relevant issues described should allow surgeons to make informed choices on the most suitable instruments for their specific situation.