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Surgical Endoscopy
Published in: Surgical Endoscopy 3/2013

01-03-2013 | New Technology

Needlescopic surgery: what’s in the toolbox?

Authors: David M. Krpata, Todd A. Ponsky

Published in: Surgical Endoscopy | Issue 3/2013

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Abstract

With a recent focus on minimizing the visibility of scars, minilaparoscopy has reemerged as an attractive option for surgeons. Minilaparoscopy, or needlescopic surgery, ultimately limits tissue trauma and improves cosmesis. We describe the tools that are available for surgeons who are considering utilizing this approach. Included in this review are the instruments, trocars, trocar-less instruments, and optics available for needlescopic surgery. Because this is a rapidly growing area of surgery, needlescopic surgery will benefit from additional product development with a focus on improving instrument strength and optics.
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Metadata
Title
Needlescopic surgery: what’s in the toolbox?
Authors
David M. Krpata
Todd A. Ponsky
Publication date
01-03-2013
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Surgical Endoscopy / Issue 3/2013
Print ISSN: 0930-2794
Electronic ISSN: 1432-2218
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-012-2548-1

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