Published in:
01-04-2011
Selection of a Port for Use in Laparoendoscopic Single-siteSurgery
Authors:
Rakesh Khanna, Michael A. White, Riccardo Autorino, Humberto K. Laydner, Wahib Isac, Bo Yang, Fatih Altunrende, Shahab P. Hillyer, Gregory Spana, Georges-Pascal Haber, Jihad H. Kaouk, Robert J. Stein
Published in:
Current Urology Reports
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Issue 2/2011
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Abstract
Laparoendoscopic single-site surgery (LESS) is a novel technique that aims to perform abdominal surgery through a single incision. Various access techniques and ports exist. This review will attempt to describe the currently available ports as well as highlight their advantages and disadvantages.