Use of a Magnetically Coupled Camera and Novel Mini Laparoscopic Instruments to Perform Minimally Invasive Sigmoid Colon Resection
Calvin D. Lyons*, Rohan a. Joseph, Nilson Salas, Patrick R. Reardon, Barbara L. Bass, Brian J. Dunkin
Department of Surgery, The Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX
Natural orifice translumenal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) and single site laparoscopy (SSL) have led surgeons to seek less invasive methods of performing even standard operations by reducing port number and size. This video demonstrates how novel technology can be used to perform reduced port surgery, even during complex operations, without compromising visualization, triangulation, or instrument function. Use of MAGS in combination with percutaneous internally assembled instruments enables reduced port surgery while maintaining the visualization and function of 4 port laparoscopic surgery. The ergonomic benefit of this technology will aid in the performance both reduced port surgery and SSL.
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