Single-port Laparoscopic Surgery by Use of a Surgical Glove Port: Initial Experience with 25 Cases

Orozakunov E., Akyol C., Kayilioglu S. I., Tantoglu U., Basceken S. I., Cakmak A.

CHIRURGIA, vol.108, no.5, pp.670-672, 2013 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 108 Issue: 5
  • Publication Date: 2013
  • Journal Name: CHIRURGIA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.670-672
  • Keywords: single-port laparoscopy, glove-port laparoscopy, Alexis wound retractor, INCISION, REPAIR, LESS
  • Ankara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: single-port laparoscopic surgery has gained popularity over the last decade. This technique is used for several surgical procedures. This paper documents a new and cheaper access method known as "surgical glove port" or "homemade single-port", and describes our initial experience with 25 cases.