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Endoscopic Surgery and Allied Technologies
|February 1, 1995
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Gasless laparoscopic surgery, avoiding pneumoperitoneum, offers advantages by using a wall retractor. This technique simplifies procedures and instrument use, demonstrating practicability in cholecystectomy patients.

Area of Science:

  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Surgical Technology

Background:

  • Pneumoperitoneum is standard in laparoscopic surgery but presents disadvantages.
  • These include surgeon movement restrictions and potential complications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the feasibility and advantages of gasless laparoscopic surgery.
  • To assess a novel retraction technique for abdominal access.

Main Methods:

  • A fan-shaped wall retractor on an electric lift arm was used for abdominal access.
  • Laparoscopic procedures were performed without insufflating the abdominal cavity.
  • Gasless laparoscopic cholecystectomy was performed in 50 patients.

Main Results:

  • The technique allowed the use of simple valveless trocars and instruments.

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  • Instrument manipulation, suction, and specimen removal were facilitated.
  • Five wound infections were noted; seven procedures required conversion.

    • Conclusions:

    • Gasless laparoscopy is a practical alternative to pneumoperitoneum.
    • The retraction method provides adequate, though not optimal, surgical exposure.
    • This approach minimizes technical and pathophysiological issues associated with insufflation.