F Rulli1, G Galatà, E Pompeo, A M Farinon. 1. Department of Surgery, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Policlinico Universitario di Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy. francesco.rulli@ptvonline.it
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Minimally invasive video-assisted thyroidectomy and paratiroidectomy (MIVAT/P) are surgical procedures performed with 5-mm cameras handled by a camera assistant. METHODS: The authors created a new camera handler for video-assisted neck surgery. It consists of a telescopic tripod device designed for mechanical handling of the camera, which is directly oriented by the operator even in solo surgery procedures. The camera is placed inside an O-shaped support, and moved by the operator himself for exploration and work on the surgical field. RESULTS: Thanks to this simple device, the camera holder provides a firm field and prevents blood stains in limited working spaces. CONCLUSIONS: The novel camera handler may be useful in either MIVAT/P or other simple laparoscopic procedures (i.e., cholecystectomy) for a steady handling of the camera, even in solo surgery procedures.
BACKGROUND: Minimally invasive video-assisted thyroidectomy and paratiroidectomy (MIVAT/P) are surgical procedures performed with 5-mm cameras handled by a camera assistant. METHODS: The authors created a new camera handler for video-assisted neck surgery. It consists of a telescopic tripod device designed for mechanical handling of the camera, which is directly oriented by the operator even in solo surgery procedures. The camera is placed inside an O-shaped support, and moved by the operator himself for exploration and work on the surgical field. RESULTS: Thanks to this simple device, the camera holder provides a firm field and prevents blood stains in limited working spaces. CONCLUSIONS: The novel camera handler may be useful in either MIVAT/P or other simple laparoscopic procedures (i.e., cholecystectomy) for a steady handling of the camera, even in solo surgery procedures.
Authors: Paolo Miccoli; Rocco Bellantone; Michel Mourad; Martin Walz; Marco Raffaelli; Piero Berti Journal: World J Surg Date: 2002-05-21 Impact factor: 3.352