Hand-assisted laparoscopic technique for live donor nephrectomy: preliminary results

Citation
D. Lorenz et al., Hand-assisted laparoscopic technique for live donor nephrectomy: preliminary results, CHIRURG, 72(5), 2001, pp. 588-592
Citations number
27
Categorie Soggetti
Surgery
Journal title
CHIRURG
ISSN journal
00094722 → ACNP
Volume
72
Issue
5
Year of publication
2001
Pages
588 - 592
Database
ISI
SICI code
0009-4722(200105)72:5<588:HLTFLD>2.0.ZU;2-8
Abstract
We report technique and preliminary results with a new laparoscopic hand-as sisted, technique for live donor nephrectomy. A special device (Pneumo-Slee ve Handport) in a short (7.5-8 cm) Pfannenstiel incision allows the surgeon to insert his or her hand into the insufflated abdominal cavity and to use it as a "multifunctional instrument" while pneumoperitoneum is preserved. This technique offers significant advantages over the pure laparoscopic app roach in terms of maintained tactile feedback, facilitated exposure and dis section, decreased operation time and easy retrieval of specimen with minim ized allograft warm ischemia time.