Abstract:Laparoscopic techniques have evolved from predominantly diagnostic to extensive operative procedures. Surgical techniques traditionally performed in an open fashion are being conducted laparoscopically with increasing frequency. With these developments, the indications for laparoscopic suturing have increased accordingly. Caution is required to avoid breaking or losing a needle during extracorporeal suturing. We describe the breakage and subsequent recovery of 1.5 mm segments of surgical needles during a lapar… Show more
“…Incidents involving the breakage of operative instruments occurs in 0.07% of surgeries. 1 We experienced a case of a broken operative instrument left in the abdominal wall.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…We found some reports of breakage of suturing needles used for laparoscopic surgery. 1 3 4 In these reports, radiography was shown to be effective in searching for the lost items.…”
“…Incidents involving the breakage of operative instruments occurs in 0.07% of surgeries. 1 We experienced a case of a broken operative instrument left in the abdominal wall.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…We found some reports of breakage of suturing needles used for laparoscopic surgery. 1 3 4 In these reports, radiography was shown to be effective in searching for the lost items.…”
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