{"title":"Processing of instruments for endoscopic surgery.","authors":"P Heeg","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":79337,"journal":{"name":"Endoscopic surgery and allied technologies","volume":"2 5","pages":"271"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1994-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"18865247","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Processing of surgical instruments for minimally invasive surgery.","authors":"E Pfeifer","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Processing of surgical instruments for Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS). General information on the development of Minimally Invasive Surgery and MIS instruments is given. The \"MIS\" scientific study group was formed to discuss and find solutions for design and hygienic problems in MIS. The article describes various groups of MIS instruments, i.e. disposable instruments, instruments with a cleaning channel, and instruments which can be dismantled. Aspects of how the instruments can be processed effectively will be discussed in detail, including an example of a survey carried out in a German hospital with a special monitoring method. Requirements are described for MIS instrumentation with regard to design, material, and surface conditions. Requirements for hygienic processing methods are listed. The article also describes the necessary control and confirmation of cleanliness, which proves to be a very particular problem. Conclusions on the present status of technology and the possibilities for future development with regard to the processing of MIS-instrumentation are given.</p>","PeriodicalId":79337,"journal":{"name":"Endoscopic surgery and allied technologies","volume":"2 5","pages":"282-4"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1994-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"18865841","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
H Raestrup, K Manncke, B Mentges, G Buess, H D Becker
{"title":"Indications and technique for TEM (transanal endoscopic microsurgery).","authors":"H Raestrup, K Manncke, B Mentges, G Buess, H D Becker","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery (TEM) was introduced into clinical practice by the Buess group in 1983. Since then vast experience has been gained in removing tumours of the rectum by the operative rectoscope. Though the indication in benign lesions for TEM as a local resection therapy is undisputed, the indication for resection of T1 or advanced carcinomas has to be evaluated. By using a 40 mm operating rectoscope sealed with a gastight working insert to prevent pressure loss after creation of a pneumorectum and a stereoscopic optic with sixfold magnification, exact visualisation of a rectal tumour can be achieved. The insertion of endoscopic surgical instruments like the high frequency knife, forceps, scissors, and suction device allows precise excision of the lesion as well as suture closure of the wound. Recently a bipolar multifunctional combination instrument has been developed for more precise dissection, less blood loss and shorter operation times.</p>","PeriodicalId":79337,"journal":{"name":"Endoscopic surgery and allied technologies","volume":"2 5","pages":"241-6"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1994-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"18867293","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Kieturakis balloon dissector--an aid to the extraperitoneal approach for laparoscopic repair of groin hernias?","authors":"A G Fiennes","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A novel balloon device was evaluated as an access and dissection aid for laparoscopic hernia surgery based on the Dulucq method. The device was found to provide reliable access and good preliminary dissection with a saving in operating time. It is of particular value when learning laparoscopic hernia surgery.</p>","PeriodicalId":79337,"journal":{"name":"Endoscopic surgery and allied technologies","volume":"2 3-4","pages":"221-5"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1994-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"18995389","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
J Keckstein, V Sasse, A Roth, E Karageorgieva, F Tuttlies
{"title":"Laser techniques in gynaecology.","authors":"J Keckstein, V Sasse, A Roth, E Karageorgieva, F Tuttlies","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Lasers have been in use for 15 years in laparoscopic surgery. The CO2-laser in particular has become very popular in the field of gynaecology for the treatment of endometriosis and adhesions. Results achieved with the CO2-laser seem to be superior to those of conventional instruments, although only a small number of randomised prospective studies exist. Fibre lasers, such as the Nd:YAG-, KTP, and Argon-lasers combine vaporisation- and/or coagulation-effects within the same operating instrument. Time-consuming changes of instruments during the procedure are unnecessary. Nevertheless, technical problems and high costs of these laser systems on the one hand, and unfulfilled and unrealistic expectations by physicians and patients alike on the other hand hinder wide-spread use of this technique.</p>","PeriodicalId":79337,"journal":{"name":"Endoscopic surgery and allied technologies","volume":"2 3-4","pages":"176-80"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1994-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"18995380","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Thermal and non-thermal laser dissection.","authors":"R Steiner","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Conventional cw-(continuous wave) laser systems such as the CO2- and Nd:YAG-laser are well established in medical therapy for tumour resection, tissue cutting, vaporisation and coagulation. The argon-ion laser is also a \"classic\" laser type with applications in ophthalmology, dermatology and for micro-surgery. New lasers in the IR-range of the optical spectrum appear on the market as pulsed lasers for tissue ablation searching for their specific fields of application. There is some confusion about laser applications at the moment until the new techniques and methods have proven to be really superior to other techniques. But knowing more about the laser tissue interactions one can estimate the potential of a new laser source. This article gives a short overview over the actual laser systems and the reaction processes with soft and hard tissue.</p>","PeriodicalId":79337,"journal":{"name":"Endoscopic surgery and allied technologies","volume":"2 3-4","pages":"214-20"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1994-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"18995388","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Dissection technologies.","authors":"D Russ, M O Schurr, A Melzer","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":79337,"journal":{"name":"Endoscopic surgery and allied technologies","volume":"2 3-4","pages":"231-3"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1994-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"18994584","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Monopolar current, with particular attention to hook dissection in laparoscopic cholecystectomy.","authors":"A Metzger, K Z'graggen, C Klaiber","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Monopolar current has been part of surgical practice for decades. The introduction of laparoscopic surgery has led to new developments in electrosurgery, in instrumentation and in operative techniques. The hook electrode is a device specially created for laparoscopic surgery. Some essentials of modern electrosurgery and the technique of the hook electrode are reviewed, with special emphasis on its use during laparoscopic cholecystectomy.</p>","PeriodicalId":79337,"journal":{"name":"Endoscopic surgery and allied technologies","volume":"2 3-4","pages":"172-5"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1994-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"18995379","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
H U Baer, A Metzger, J P Barras, D Mettler, A M Wheatley, A Czerniak
{"title":"Laparoscopic liver resection in the Large White pig--a comparison between waterjet dissector and ultrasound dissector.","authors":"H U Baer, A Metzger, J P Barras, D Mettler, A M Wheatley, A Czerniak","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Resection of 16 liver lobes was successfully undertaken laparoscopically in anaesthetised Large White pigs. These animals proved to be suitable for the instruments used in human laparoscopic procedures. It was planned to undertake a comparison between the waterjet and ultrasound dissectors, but this proved impossible because of the development of a thick intraabdominal mist during dissection with the waterjet dissector. The ultrasound dissector was effective in dissecting the intraparenchymal hepatic structures, especially the portal vein and the hepatic vein. These blood vessels were safely secured with endoclips, while bleeding points on the resection surface were coagulated with an argon beam coagulator. The liver specimens removed were approximately 75 g in weight. All ultrasound-dissected animals survived for 10 days. Post-mortem evaluation showed two cases of wound infection, one case of subphrenic abscess and two cases of biloma. Our results emphasise the potential of laparoscopic resection techniques for formal or at least peripheral liver resections in humans.</p>","PeriodicalId":79337,"journal":{"name":"Endoscopic surgery and allied technologies","volume":"2 3-4","pages":"189-93"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1994-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"18995382","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Medicotechnical basics of surgery using invasive ultrasonic energy.","authors":"W Mueller, G Fritzsch","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Surgical techniques that use invasive ultrasonic energy for dissection and aspiration are a most advantageous extension of the methodological spectrum of conventional and endoscopic surgery. This article presents the technico-physical basics of the technology of ultrasonic surgery and the specific mechanisms underlying its effects on biologic tissue. A synopsis is given of the main fields of application of the ultrasonic aspirator in various surgical disciplines.</p>","PeriodicalId":79337,"journal":{"name":"Endoscopic surgery and allied technologies","volume":"2 3-4","pages":"205-10"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1994-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"18995385","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}