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Semiautomatic suturing device (Maniceps) for laparoscopic surgery

H Nagai1, S Araki

  • 1Department of Surgery, Jichi Medical School, Tochigi, Japan 329-04.

Surgical Endoscopy
|January 26, 1999
PubMed
Summary

A new semiautomatic suturing device, Maniceps, offers an economic advantage for laparoscopic surgery. It creates smaller needle holes compared to existing automatic devices, improving tissue handling.

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Area of Science:

  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Surgical Instrumentation

Background:

  • Current automatic suturing devices for laparoscopic surgery, like Endo-Stitch, are expensive and create large needle holes.
  • There is a need for more cost-effective and tissue-friendly suturing solutions in laparoscopic procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and evaluate a novel semiautomatic suturing device, Maniceps, for laparoscopic surgery.
  • To assess the feasibility, economic advantage, and tissue impact of Maniceps compared to existing devices.

Main Methods:

  • Development of Maniceps from a forceps-type needle holder, with two generations adapted for different laparoscopic techniques (abdominal wall-lift and gas insufflation).
  • Evaluation of Maniceps in 10 laparoscopic surgery cases, including gallbladder repair and hernia repair.
  • Description of the needle exchange mechanism involving automatic grasping and manual thread manipulation.

Main Results:

  • Maniceps was successfully employed in various laparoscopic procedures.
  • The device demonstrated an economic advantage over existing single-use automatic devices.
  • Maniceps resulted in smaller needle holes in the tissue compared to the Endo-Stitch.

Conclusions:

  • Maniceps presents a viable and cost-effective alternative for laparoscopic suturing.
  • The device's ability to create smaller needle holes is a significant advantage for tissue preservation in minimally invasive surgery.

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