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SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY
Single-Incision Success
TOOLS ON HAND The
ability to marshal and
manipulate the scope and
instruments while preventing interference is key to
single-incision success.
These ideas and innovations are improving the efficiency
and safety of the most minimally invasive laparoscopy.
David Bernard | Senior Associate Editor
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single incision at the umbilicus can provide access to
the entire abdomen with minimally invasive techniques.
While single-site surgery advocates admit it's more challenging than traditional multi-site laparoscopy, they also
note it's in a state of evolution. "Advances make it a
whole different story," says Jeffrey L. Ponsky, MD, who chairs the
department of surgery at University Hospitals Case Medical Center in
Cleveland. As experience and technology increase efficiency and safety, "single incision may be the way we do it in the future."
See your way clear
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