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The lost needle: a laparoscopic dilemma

B M Smith1, R A Brown, T E Lobe

  • 1University of Tennessee, Memphis.

Journal of Laparoendoscopic Surgery
|August 1, 1993
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A curved needle was lost during laparoscopic surgery. An intraoperative X-ray revealed the needle lodged in a laparoscopic cannula, highlighting risks of "pop-off" needles.

Area of Science:

  • Surgical Technology
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Medical Device Safety

Background:

  • Extracorporeal suturing in laparoscopic surgery presents unique challenges.
  • Needle loss during these procedures can complicate operations and pose risks.

Observation:

  • A case is described where a curved needle was lost during extracorporeal suturing.
  • Standard retrieval maneuvers failed to locate the missing needle.

Findings:

  • Intraoperative X-ray imaging identified the lost needle lodged within the flapper mechanism of a laparoscopic cannula.
  • This specific needle type, a "pop-off" needle, was implicated in the incident.

Implications:

  • The use of "pop-off" needles during extracorporeal laparoscopic suturing warrants caution.

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  • Intraoperative X-ray should be considered when needles are lost and cannot be located by conventional methods.