A novel laparoscopic specimen entrapment device to facilitate morcellation of large renal tumors

Stephen E. Pautler, Frank S. Harrington, Glen W. McWilliams, McClellan M. Walther

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Abstract

A reusable laparoscopic instrument consisting of a flexible deployment ring and a barrel was fabricated, and an impermeable sac was sutured to the flexible ring before entrapment of the specimen and morcellation. The laparoscopic specimen entrapment device facilitated placement of large renal tumors within a sac for morcellation.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)591-593
Number of pages3
JournalUrology
Volume59
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - 2002
Externally publishedYes

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