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Enhancing advanced surgical laparoscopy. Combined, routine use of microlaparoscopes and macrolaparoscopes
M L Hibbert1, P E Palacio, F W Larsen
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, WA 98431, USA. col_milo_hibbert@smtplink.mamc.amedd.army.mil
Objective:
To describe a variety of techniques for using the microlaparoscope in conjunction with a standard-sized laparoscope for simplifying and enhancing advanced laparoscopic surgery.
Study Design:
Descriptive study of microlaparoscopic techniques for enhancing macrolaparoscopic procedures.
Results:
The microlaparoscope facilitates macrolaparoscopy by permitting: (1) specimen removal and use of 10-mm instruments without secondary, large ports; (2) performance of laparoscopic vaginal hysterectomy with the endoscopic stapler using only one 12-mm port; (3) lysis of difficult pelvic and periumbilical adhesions; (4) enhancement of visual access to difficult operative sites; (5) closure of large umbilical and secondary port sites under direct monitoring; (6) visualization from the left upper quadrant when umbilical adhesions are suspected; and (7) use as the initial entry laparoscope when extensive surgery is not anticipated.
Conclusion:
The routine, combined use of the microlaparoscope and 10-mm laparoscope significantly expands the capabilities of the advanced laparoscopic surgeon. Procedures are simplified, facilitated and made less invasive.