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Robertson D, van Duijn M, Arezzo A, Mintz Y, Horeman-Franse T. The influence of prolonged instrument manipulation on gas leakage through trocars. Surg Endosc 2023; 37:7325-7335. [PMID: 37442835 PMCID: PMC10462547 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-023-10240-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2023] [Accepted: 06/22/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND During laparoscopic surgery, CO2 insufflation gas could leak from the intra-abdominal cavity into the operating theater. Medical staff could therefore be exposed to hazardous substances present in leaked gas. Although previous studies have shown that leakage through trocars is a contributing factor, trocar performance over longer periods remains unclear. This study investigates the influence of prolonged instrument manipulation on gas leakage through trocars. METHODS Twenty-five trocars with diameters ranging from 10 to 15 mm were included in the study. An experimental model was developed to facilitate instrument manipulation in a trocar under loading. The trocar was mounted to a custom airtight container insufflated with CO2 to a pressure of 15 mmHg, similar to clinical practice. A linear stage was used for prolonged instrument manipulation. At the same time, a fixed load was applied radially to the trocar cannula to mimic the reaction force of the abdominal wall. Gas leakage was measured before, after, and during instrument manipulation. RESULTS After instrument manipulation, leakage rates per trocar varied between 0.0 and 5.58 L/min. No large differences were found between leakage rates before and after prolonged manipulation in static and dynamic measurements. However, the prolonged instrument manipulation did cause visible damage to two trocars and revealed unintended leakage pathways in others that can be related to production flaws. CONCLUSION Prolonged instrument manipulation did not increase gas leakage rates through trocars, despite damage to some individual trocars. Nevertheless, gas leakage through trocars occurs and is caused by different trocar-specific mechanisms and design issues.
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- Daniel Robertson
- Department of Biomechanical Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Delft University of Technology, Mekelweg 2, 2628 CD, Delft, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Biomechanical Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Delft University of Technology, Mekelweg 2, 2628 CD, Delft, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Torino, Turin, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery, Hadassah Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of Biomechanical Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Delft University of Technology, Mekelweg 2, 2628 CD, Delft, The Netherlands
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Tummers F, Coppus S, Lagerveld B, Demirkiran A, van Schrojenstein Lantman E, Brouwer T, Draaisma W, Jansen F. Efficiency based updating of evidence based surgical guidelines - Experiences from a multidisciplinary guideline upon Minimally Invasive Surgery. Facts Views Vis Obgyn 2023; 15:215-224. [PMID: 37742198 PMCID: PMC10643014 DOI: 10.52054/fvvo.15.3.088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/26/2023] Open
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Background Updating evidence-based clinical practice guidelines is an onerous process and there is a call for more efficient determination of key questions that need updating. Especially for surgical techniques it is unclear if new evidence will result in substantial changes after wide implementation and if continuous updating is always necessary. Objectives This study analyses the impact of updating a surgical guideline and proposes suggestions for optimising this process. Materials and methods The Dutch Minimally Invasive Surgery guideline was developed in 2011 and updated in 2021. For both versions a multidisciplinary guideline working group (GDG) was created, that determined key questions. Changes in conclusions and recommendations were analysed by the GDG and statements for expected change of recommendations in the future were made. Results 15 key questions were formed, of which 12 were updates of the previous guideline. For only 27% of the updated key questions, the conclusions changed. In ten years, the body grew only marginally for most key questions and quality of the evidence did not improve substantially for almost all key questions. However, in this first update of the MIC guideline, many recommendations did change due to a more robust interpretation of the conclusions by the GDG. Based on analysis of this updating process, the GDG expects that only four out of 15 recommendations may change in the future. Conclusion We propose an additional step at the end of guideline development and updating, where the necessity for updating in the future is determined for each key question by the GDG, using their valuable knowledge gained from developing or updating the guideline. For surgical guidelines, the authors suggest updating key issues if it includes a relatively newly introduced surgical- or adapted technique or a new patient group. Low quality or small body of evidence should not be a reason in itself for updating, as this mostly does not lead to new evidence-based conclusions. This new step is expected to result in a more efficient prioritising of key questions that need updating. What’s new? By adding one additional step at the end of the updating process, the future updating process could become more efficient.
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- F.H.M.P. Tummers
- Department of Gynecology, Leiden University Medical Center, 2333 ZA Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gynecology, Maxima Medical Center, 5631 BM Veldhoven/Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Department of Urology, OLVG, 1091 AC Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Red Cross Hospital, 1942 LE Beverwijk, The Netherlands
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Medical Center Leeuwarden, 8934 AD Leeuwarden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Jeroen Bosch Hospital, 5223 GZ Den Bosch, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gynecology, Leiden University Medical Center, 2333 ZA Leiden, The Netherlands
- Department of BioMechanical Engineering, Delft University of Technology, 2628 CD Delft, The Netherlands
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Taliento C, Pontrelli G, Rondoni A, Desgro M, Steinkasserer M, Scutiero G, Vizzielli G, Greco P. Major and minor complications in Veress needle (VN) and direct trocar insertion (DTI) for laparoscopic closed-entry techniques: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2023; 408:152. [PMID: 37069276 DOI: 10.1007/s00423-023-02891-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2022] [Accepted: 04/09/2023] [Indexed: 04/19/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Direct insertion of the trocar is an alternative method to Veress needle insertion for the creation of pneumoperitoneum. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to compare these two entry closed techniques. DATA SOURCE A systematic review of the literature was done on PubMed, MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus, and EBSCO. METHODS The literature search was constructed until May 01, 2022, around search terms for "Veress," "direct trocar," "needle," "insertion," and "laparoscopic ways of entry." This systematic review was reported according to the PRISMA Statement 2020. RESULTS Sixteen controlled trials (RCTs) and 5 observational studies were included in the systematic review. We found no significant differences in the risk of major complication during the access manoeuvres between DTI and VN: bowel injuries (OR = 0.76, 95% CI: 0.24-2.36, P = 0.63), major vascular injuries (OR = 1.74, 95% CI 0.56-5.38, P = 0.34), port site hernia (OR = 2.41, 95% CI: 0.28-20.71, P = 0.42). DTI has a lower risk of minor complications such as subcutaneous emphysema (OR = 5.19 95% CI: 2.27-11.87, P < 0.0001), extraperitoneal insufflation (OR = 5.93 95% CI: 1.69-20.87, P = 0.006), omental emphysema (OR = 18.41, 95% CI: 7. 01-48.34, P < 0.00001), omental bleeding (OR = 2.32, 95% CI: 1.18-4.55, P = 0.01), and lower number of unsuccessful entry or insufflation attempts (OR = 2.25, 95% CI: 1.05-4.81, P = 0.04). No significant differences were found between the two groups in terms of time required to achieve complete insufflation (MD = - 15.53, 95% CI: - 91.32 to 60.27, P = 0.69), trocar site bleeding (OR = 0.66, 95% CI, 0.25-1.79, P = 0.42), and trocar site infection (OR = 1.19, 95% CI, 0.34-4.20, P = 0.78). CONCLUSION There were no statistically significant differences in the risk of major complications during the access manoeuvres between DTI and VN. A lower number of minor complications were observed in DTI compared with those in Veress access.
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- C Taliento
- Department of Medical Sciences, Institute of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy.
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- Policlinico Abano Terme, Abano Terme, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Medical Sciences, Institute of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- Policlinico Abano Terme, Abano Terme, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Bolzano Hospital, Bolzano, Italy
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- Department of Medical Sciences, Institute of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Medical Area (DAME), Clinic of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Udine, Santa Maria Della Misericordia" University Hospital, Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Friuli Centrale, Udine, Italy
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- Department of Medical Sciences, Institute of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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Ushimaru Y, Takahashi T, Yamashita K, Saito T, Tanaka K, Yamamoto K, Makino T, Kurokawa Y, Eguchi H, Doki Y, Nakajima K. Translation from manual to automatic endoscopic insufflation enhanced by a pressure limiter. Surg Endosc 2022; 36:7038-7046. [PMID: 35041055 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-022-09040-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2021] [Accepted: 01/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Optimal visualization and safety have always been essential in performing any type of endoscopic surgery. However, the safety of automatic gastrointestinal (GI) insufflation has yet to be thoroughly studied, especially when combined with manual insufflation. The current study aimed to verify whether the pressure limiter could lower GI endoluminal pressure during endoscopic procedures and affect the behavioral patterns of endoscopists. METHODS A preclinical blinded trial was conducted on endoscopists who had no knowledge regarding the presence of the pressure limiter that prevents a GI endoluminal pressure above 25 mmHg. Endoscopists in group A performed esophageal endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) with our insufflation device equipped with the pressure limiter, whereas those in group B performed the same procedure without the pressure limiter. During all procedures, endoluminal pressure was continuously monitored. The primary endpoint of the current study was to measure the endoluminal pressure with or without the pressure limiter during esophageal ESD, while the secondary endpoint was to evaluate the effect of the pressure limiter on intraesophageal pressure and perioperative outcomes during esophageal ESD. A questionnaire survey was conducted after each session. RESULTS A total of 79 endoscopists were included in this randomized control study. Group A had significantly lower endoluminal pressure than group B (10.6 ± 4.61 vs. 16.25 ± 7.51 mmHg, respectively; p < 0.05). Although two pigs in group B died from tension pneumothorax, none in group A died. Evaluation of lumen expansion, ease of aspiration, and visual field reproducibility were poorer in group A than in group B, although all fell within the acceptable range. Subjective evaluation of usability was divided into two categories, Excellent/Good and Poor/Bad, with no significant differences in any of the items. CONCLUSIONS This preclinical study showed that endoscopic treatment with an automatic insufflation system could be performed at lower endoluminal pressure with a pressure limiter, which had no adverse effects on the endoscopist's feels on endoscopic procedures with the device.
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- Yuki Ushimaru
- Department of Next Generation Endoscopic Intervention (Project ENGINE), Center of Medical Innovation and Translational Research, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-2, Yamadaoka, Suite 0912, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan
- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Next Generation Endoscopic Intervention (Project ENGINE), Center of Medical Innovation and Translational Research, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-2, Yamadaoka, Suite 0912, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan.
- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan.
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Reijnders-Boerboom GTJA, van Helden EV, Minnee RC, Albers KI, Bruintjes MHD, Dahan A, Martini CH, d'Ancona FCH, Scheffer GJ, Keijzer C, Warlé MC. Deep neuromuscular block reduces the incidence of intra-operative complications during laparoscopic donor nephrectomy: a pooled analysis of randomized controlled trials. Perioper Med (Lond) 2021; 10:56. [PMID: 34879862 PMCID: PMC8656013 DOI: 10.1186/s13741-021-00224-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2021] [Accepted: 09/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Study objective To assess whether different intensities of intra-abdominal pressure and deep neuromuscular blockade influence the risk of intra-operative surgical complications during laparoscopic donor nephrectomy. Design A pooled analysis of ten previously performed prospective randomized controlled trials. Setting Laparoscopic donor nephrectomy performed in four academic hospitals in the Netherlands: Radboudumc, Leiden UMC, Erasmus MC Rotterdam, and Amsterdam UMC. Patients Five hundred fifty-six patients undergoing a transperitoneal, fully laparoscopic donor nephrectomy enrolled in ten prospective, randomized controlled trials conducted in the Netherlands from 2001 to 2017. Interventions Moderate (tetanic count of four > 1) versus deep (post-tetanic count 1–5) neuromuscular blockade and standard (≥10 mmHg) versus low (<10 mmHg) intra-abdominal pressure. Measurements The primary endpoint is the number of intra-operative surgical complications defined as any deviation from the ideal intra-operative course occurring between skin incision and closure with five severity grades, according to ClassIntra. Multiple logistic regression analyses were used to identify predictors of intra- and postoperative complications. Main results In 53/556 (9.5%) patients, an intra-operative complication with ClassIntra grade ≥ 2 occurred. Multiple logistic regression analyses showed standard intra-abdominal pressure (OR 0.318, 95% CI 0.118–0.862; p = 0.024) as a predictor of less intra-operative complications and moderate neuromuscular blockade (OR 3.518, 95% CI 1.244–9.948; p = 0.018) as a predictor of more intra-operative complications. Postoperative complications occurred in 31/556 (6.8%), without significant predictors in multiple logistic regression analyses. Conclusions Our data indicate that the use of deep neuromuscular blockade could increase safety during laparoscopic donor nephrectomy. Future randomized clinical trials should be performed to confirm this and to pursue whether it also applies to other types of laparoscopic surgery. Trial registration Clinicaltrials.gov LEOPARD-2 (NCT02146417), LEOPARD-3 trial (NCT02602964), and RELAX-1 study (NCT02838134), Klop et al. (NTR 3096), Dols et al. 2014 (NTR1433).
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- Gabby T J A Reijnders-Boerboom
- Department of Surgery, Radboud University Medical Centre, Geert Grooteplein Zuid 10, 6525, GA, Nijmegen, The Netherlands. .,Department of Anaesthesiology, Radboud University Medical Centre, Geert Grooteplein Zuid 10, 6525, GA, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Surgery, Radboud University Medical Centre, Geert Grooteplein Zuid 10, 6525, GA, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.,Department of Anaesthesiology, Radboud University Medical Centre, Geert Grooteplein Zuid 10, 6525, GA, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Erasmus Medical Centre, Doctor Molewaterplein 40, 3015, GD, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Radboud University Medical Centre, Geert Grooteplein Zuid 10, 6525, GA, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.,Department of Anaesthesiology, Radboud University Medical Centre, Geert Grooteplein Zuid 10, 6525, GA, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Radboud University Medical Centre, Geert Grooteplein Zuid 10, 6525, GA, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Leiden University Medical Centre, Albinusdreef 2, 2333, ZA, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Leiden University Medical Centre, Albinusdreef 2, 2333, ZA, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Urology, Radboud University Medical Centre, Geert Grooteplein Zuid 10, 6525, GA, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Radboud University Medical Centre, Geert Grooteplein Zuid 10, 6525, GA, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Radboud University Medical Centre, Geert Grooteplein Zuid 10, 6525, GA, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Radboud University Medical Centre, Geert Grooteplein Zuid 10, 6525, GA, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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Tommaselli GA, Grange P, Ricketts CD, Clymer JW, Fryrear RS. Intraoperative Measures to Reduce the Risk of COVID-19 Transmission During Minimally Invasive Procedures: A Systematic Review and Critical Appraisal of Societies' Recommendations. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech 2021; 31:765-777. [PMID: 34320592 PMCID: PMC8635252 DOI: 10.1097/sle.0000000000000972] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND The coronavirus 2019 pandemic and the hypothetical risk of virus transmission through aerosolized CO2 or surgical smoke produced during minimally invasive surgery (MIS) procedures have prompted societies to issue recommendations on measures to reduce this risk. The aim of this systematic review is to identify, summarize and critically appraise recommendations from surgical societies on intraoperative measures to reduce the risk of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 transmission to the operative room (OR) staff during MIS. METHODS Medline, Embase, and Google Scholar databases were searched using a search strategy or free terms. The search was supplemented with searches of additional relevant records on coronavirus 2019 resource websites from Surgical Associations and Societies. Recommendations published by surgical societies that reported on the intraoperative methods to reduce the risk of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 transmission to the OR staff during MIS were also reviewed for inclusion. Expert opinion articles were excluded. A preliminary synthesis was performed of the extracted data to categorize and itemize the different types of recommendations. The results were then summarized in a narrative synthesis. RESULTS Thirty-three recommendation were included in the study. Most recommendations were targeted to general surgery (13) and gynecology (8). Areas covered by the documents were recommendations on performance of laparoscopic/robotic surgery versus open approach (28 documents), selection of surgical staff (13), management of pneumoperitoneum (33), use of energy devices (20), and management of surgical smoke and pneumoperitoneum desufflation (33) with varying degree of consensus on the specific recommendations among the documents. CONCLUSIONS While some of the early recommendations advised against the use of MIS, they were not strictly based on the available scientific evidence. After further consideration of the literature and of the well-known benefits of laparoscopy to the patient, later recommendations shifted to encouraging the use of MIS as long as adequate precautions could be taken to protect the safety of the OR staff. The release and implementation of recommendations should be based on evidence-based practices that allows health care systems to provide safe surgical and medical assistance.
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Gardner L. Trocar-Related Safety Events in Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures: Risks for Organ and Vascular Complications. PATIENT SAFETY 2021. [DOI: 10.33940/data/2021.3.6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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A trocar is a hollow device used during minimally invasive surgery that serves as an entry port for optical scopes and surgical equipment. Insertion of this device into the body is determined using anatomical landmarks taking into consideration the patient’s history and physical attributes, e.g., scars or abdominal size. Insertion of the first trocar is the time of highest risk of injury. Intestinal and vascular injuries are two potentially life-threatening injuries that can occur. A retrospective review of trocar-related events submitted to the Pennsylvania Patient Safety Reporting System (PA-PSRS) between January 1, 2014, and June 30, 2020, identified 268 events. Internal organ and vascular injuries accounted for 81.0% of events; trocar site skin integrity injuries, bleeding/hemorrhage, and hernias accounted for 17.2% of events; and vasovagal responses accounted for 1.9% of events. Internal injuries occurring during the initial insertion of the trocar, Veress needle, or incision in preparation for a trocar insertion was reported in 64.5% of events. Adhesions were identified in 13.5% of internal injury events. Many internal injury events identified a single injury; however, in 17 instances patients sustained two trocar-related injuries. Conversion to open surgery, return to the operating room during the same admission, postoperative intensive care unit admission, ambulatory surgical facility transfer to a hospital, readmission, postdischarge return to the operating room, and death are outcomes identified in the event reports.
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Brenner-Anidjar RD, Rojo-Novo S, Frías-Sánchez Z, Montaño-Serrano M, Pantoja-Rosso FJ, Terracina D, Pantoja-Garrido M. Palmer's test usefulness in the correct positioning of the Veress needle and the reduction of complications during laparoscopic access maneuvers. J Obstet Gynaecol Res 2021; 47:576-582. [PMID: 33118305 DOI: 10.1111/jog.14544] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2020] [Revised: 07/31/2020] [Accepted: 10/18/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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AIM Abdominal cavity access accounts for 50% of complications during laparoscopic surgery. Different safety maneuvers have been used to try to diminish these. Our study aims to establish the usefulness of Palmer's test in the correct positioning of the Veress needle and the reduction of complications during laparoscopic access maneuvers, when used in addition to the determination of intraabdominal pressure. METHODS Prospective observational analytic multi-centered cohort study with 370 patients undergoing gynecologic laparoscopy between July 2014 and November 2019, comparing the additional use of Palmer's test in 185 patients (Palmer-Test-Yes, PTY), with intraabdominal pressure determination alone in 185 patients (Palmer-Test-No, PTN). RESULTS Intergroup homogeneity was described for the basic characteristics of both population samples, except for mean age and percentage of previous laparotomy. A total of 19 complications were recorded, 10 in PTY and 9 in PTN, with no significant differences (P = 0.814). No differences were found in the analysis of these complications, except for the rate of conversion to laparotomy, which occurred four times in the PTY group and none in PTN (P = 0.044). Furthermore, no differences were found once fixed for the history of previous laparotomy (P = 514.), nor for the percentage of successful access after the first attempt between both groups (P = 0.753). CONCLUSION Palmer's test, when used in addition to intraabdominal pressure determination, has not shown to be effective in preventing failed access to abdominal cavity or reducing complications associated with access maneuvers with the Veress needle. Hence, its systematic use is not justified, since it could generate a sense of false security.
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- Gynecology and Obstetrics, Virgen Macarena University Hospital, Seville, Spain
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- Gynecology and Breast Pathology Unit, Virgen del Rocio University Hospital, Seville, Spain
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- Gynecology and Obstetrics Unit, Hospitalet Hospital and Quiron Salud-Barcelona Hospital, Autonoma University of Barcelona, UAB, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, London, UK
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Albers KI, Polat F, Panhuizen IF, Snoeck MMJ, Scheffer GJ, de Boer HD, Warlé MC. The effect of low- versus normal-pressure pneumoperitoneum during laparoscopic colorectal surgery on the early quality of recovery with perioperative care according to the enhanced recovery principles (RECOVER): study protocol for a randomized controlled study. Trials 2020; 21:541. [PMID: 32552782 PMCID: PMC7301516 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-020-04496-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2019] [Accepted: 06/10/2020] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND There is increasing evidence for the use of lower insufflation pressures during laparoscopic surgery. Deep neuromuscular blockade allows for a safe reduction in intra-abdominal pressure without compromising the quality of the surgical field. While there is considerable evidence to support superior surgical conditions during deep neuromuscular blockade, there is only a limited amount of studies investigating patient outcomes. Moreover, results are not always consistent between studies and vary between different types of laparoscopic surgery. This study will investigate the effect of low-pressure pneumoperitoneum facilitated by deep NMB on quality of recovery after laparoscopic colorectal surgery. METHODS The RECOVER study is a multicenter double-blinded randomized controlled trial consisting of 204 patients who will be randomized in a 1:1 fashion to group A, low-pressure pneumoperitoneum (8 mmHg) facilitated by deep neuromuscular blockade (post tetanic count of 1-2), or group B, normal-pressure pneumoperitoneum (12 mmHg) with moderate neuromuscular blockade (train-of-four response of 1-2). The primary outcome is quality of recovery on postoperative day 1, quantified by the Quality of Recovery-40 questionnaire. DISCUSSION Few studies have investigated the effect of lower insufflation pressures facilitated by deep neuromuscular blockade on patient outcomes after laparoscopic colorectal procedures. This study will identify whether low pressure pneumoperitoneum and deep neuromuscular blockade will enhance recovery after colorectal laparoscopic surgery and, moreover, if this could be a valuable addition to the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery guidelines. TRIAL REGISTRATION EudraCT 2018-001485-42. Registered on April 9, 2018. Clinicaltrials.govNCT03608436. Registered on July 30, 2018.
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- Kim I. Albers
- Department of Surgery and Anesthesiology, Radboud University Medical Center, Geert Grooteplein Zuid 10, 6525 GA Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Canisius Wilhelmina Hospital, Weg door Jonkerbos 100, 6532 SZ Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Canisius Wilhelmina Hospital, Weg door Jonkerbos 100, 6532 SZ Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Canisius Wilhelmina Hospital, Weg door Jonkerbos 100, 6532 SZ Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Radboud University Medical Center, Geert Grooteplein Zuid 10, 6525 GA Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Martini General Hospital, Van Swietenplein 1, 9728 NT Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Radboud University Medical Center, Geert Grooteplein Zuid 10, 6525 GA Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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Pantoja Garrido M, Frías Sánchez Z, Zapardiel Gutiérrez I, Torrejón R, Jiménez Sánchez C, Polo Velasco A, Márquez Maraver F, Rodríguez Jiménez I, Jiménez Gallardo J, Fernández Alba JJ. Direct trocar insertion without previous pneumoperitoneum versus insertion after insufflation with Veress needle in laparoscopic gynecological surgery: a prospective cohort study. J OBSTET GYNAECOL 2019; 39:1000-1005. [PMID: 31210067 DOI: 10.1080/01443615.2019.1590804] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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The aim of this study was to determine whether direct trocar entry without prior pneumoperitoneum at umbilical level (DTI) can be a safe alternative to access the abdominal cavity in gynaecological laparoscopic surgery. We present a prospective observational analytical study of cohorts, comparing DTI with umbilical entry with trocar after previous insufflation with a Veress needle at umbilical level (V). The study period was performed from June 2013 to April 2016; data was collected on 600 patients who underwent gynaecological laparoscopic surgery. There were no significant differences in the risk of suffering a complication during the access manoeuvres between DTI (6.49%) and V (7.39%), OR 0.89 (95% CI: 0.42-1.81). The duration of the access manoeuvres was 69 s in DTI and 193 s in V (p < .001). The percentage of patients in whom two or more access attempts were performed was lower in DTI (7.8%) than in V (12.3%) (p > .05). We concluded that DTI is at least as safe as V, regarding the risk of suffering complications arising from access into the abdominal cavity. DTI has advantages with regard to V, such as: the shorter duration of access manoeuvres or the lesser number of unsuccessful entry or insufflation attempts. Impact statement What is already known on this subject? There are few international publications comparing DTI and V. When we conducted a search in PubMed for the terms 'Veress needle and direct trocar insertion', 51 publications were obtained. When we increased the restriction and added the terms 'laparoscopic entry and laparoscopy complications', 27 publications were obtained; thus, the uniqueness of our study. What do the results of this study add? We present a 3-year observational prospective study of cohorts that included 600 patients. The aim of this study was to determine that in laparoscopic gynaecological surgery, DTI is an access method to the abdominal cavity at least as safe as V, with respect to the risk of complications. On the other hand, DTI has some advantages such as the shorter duration of access manoeuvres or the lower number of failed entry attempts. What are the implications of these findings for clinical practice and/or further research? Given the limited number of publications that compared both techniques, our study indicates that DTI can be a safe alternative for access to abdominal cavity in gynaecological surgery, compared to the traditional V.
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- Manuel Pantoja Garrido
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University Hospital Virgen Macarena , Seville , Spain
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University Hospital Virgen del Rocío , Seville , Spain
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University Hospital Puerta del Mar , Cádiz , Spain
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University Hospital Virgen Macarena , Seville , Spain
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University Hospital Virgen Macarena , Seville , Spain
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Djokovic D, Gupta J, Thomas V, Maher P, Ternamian A, Vilos G, Loddo A, Reich H, Downes E, Rachman IA, Clevin L, Abrao MS, Keckstein G, Stark M, van Herendael B. Principles of safe laparoscopic entry. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2016; 201:179-88. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2016.03.040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Moores KL, Bentick B. Gynaecological laparoscopic injuries: a 10-year retrospective review at a District General Hospital NHS Trust. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016. [DOI: 10.1007/s10397-016-0942-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Kyle EB, Maheux-Lacroix S, Boutin A, Laberge PY, Lemyre M. Low vs Standard Pressures in Gynecologic Laparoscopy: a Systematic Review. JSLS 2016; 20:e2015.00113. [PMID: 26955258 PMCID: PMC4769697 DOI: 10.4293/jsls.2015.00113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The optimal intraperitoneal pressure during laparoscopy is not known. Recent literature found benefits of using lower pressures, but the safety of doing abdominal surgery with low peritoneal pressures needs to be assessed. This systematic review compares low with standard pneumoperitoneum during gynecologic laparoscopy. DATABASE We searched Medline, Embase, and the Cochrane Library for randomized controlled trials comparing intraperitoneal pressures during gynecologic laparoscopy. Two authors reviewed references and extracted data from included trials. Risk ratios, mean differences, and standard mean differences were calculated and pooled using RevMan5. Of 2251 studies identified, three were included in the systematic review, for a total of 238 patients. We found a statistically significant but modest diminution in postoperative pain of 0.38 standardized unit based on an original 10-point scale (95% confidence interval [CI], -0.67 to -0.08) during the immediate postoperative period when using low intraperitoneal pressure of 8 mm Hg compared with ≥ 12 mm Hg and of 0.50 (95% CI, -0.80 to -0.21) 24 hours after the surgery. Lower pressures were associated with worse visualization of the surgical field (risk ratio, 10.31; 95% CI, 1.29-82.38). We found no difference between groups over blood loss, duration of surgery, hospital length of stay, or the need for increased pressure. CONCLUSION Low intraperitoneal pressures during gynecologic laparoscopy cannot be recommended on the behalf of this review because improvement in pain scores is minimal and visualization of the surgical field is affected. The safety of this intervention as well as cost-effectiveness considerations need to be further studied.
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- Esther B Kyle
- CHU de Québec - Université Laval Research Center (CHUL), Québec, QC, Canada
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- CHU de Québec - Université Laval Research Center (CHUL), Québec, QC, Canada
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- CHU de Québec - Université Laval Research Center (CHUL), Québec, QC, Canada
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- CHU de Québec - Université Laval Research Center (CHUL), Québec, QC, Canada
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Kyle EB, Maheux-Lacroix S, Boutin A, Lemyre M. Complications of low compared to standard pneumoperitoneum pressures in laparoscopic surgery for benign gynecologic pathology: a systematic review protocol. Syst Rev 2015; 4:96. [PMID: 26188650 PMCID: PMC4506768 DOI: 10.1186/s13643-015-0091-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2015] [Accepted: 07/13/2015] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND No definite consensus has been established about the optimal pressure for artificial pneumoperitoneum when performing laparoscopic surgery. It has been postulated that lowering intra-peritoneal pressure levels while performing general laparoscopic surgery would lower surgical complications including post-operative pain, but data remain scarce about significant operative complications. Furthermore, such data is not available for gynecologic laparoscopy. The objective of this systematic review is to compare the frequency and nature of significant operative complications of lower and standard pneumoperiteoneal pressure levels in gynecologic laparoscopic surgery for benign indications. METHODS/DESIGN We will search PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Library, randomised control trials registries, and reference lists of included articles. Randomised controlled trials comparing different intra-peritoneal pressure levels in women undergoing gynecologic laparoscopic surgery for a non-malignant indication will be eligible. Two reviewers will independently select and review references, extract data, and assess quality from included studies. We will use RevMan5 to calculate risk ratios and their 95 % confidence intervals to compare the frequency of complications according to intra-peritoneal pressure levels. We will perform sensitivity analyses to explore heterogeneity potentially due to various operative characteristics or characteristics of patients. DISCUSSION Our results will help identify the optimal intra-peritoneal pressure level in gynecologic laparoscopic surgery and determine if lowering intra-peritoneal pressure levels while trying to achieve lower levels of post-operative pain is an acceptable change of practice according to the frequency and nature of significant complications. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW REGISTRATION PROSPERO CRD42015020231.
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- Esther B Kyle
- CHU de Québec-Université Laval Research Center, 2705, boulevard Laurier, Québec, QC, G1V 4G2, Canada.
- Department of Obstetrics-Gynaecology and Reproduction, Université Laval, 2325, rue de l'Université, Québec, QC, G1V 0A6, Canada.
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- CHU de Québec-Université Laval Research Center, 2705, boulevard Laurier, Québec, QC, G1V 4G2, Canada.
- Department of Obstetrics-Gynaecology and Reproduction, Université Laval, 2325, rue de l'Université, Québec, QC, G1V 0A6, Canada.
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- Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, Université Laval, 2325, rue de l'Université, Québec, QC, G1V 0A6, Canada.
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- CHU de Québec-Université Laval Research Center, 2705, boulevard Laurier, Québec, QC, G1V 4G2, Canada.
- Department of Obstetrics-Gynaecology and Reproduction, Université Laval, 2325, rue de l'Université, Québec, QC, G1V 0A6, Canada.
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Driessen SRC, Arkenbout EA, Thurkow AL, Jansen FW. Electromechanical morcellators in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery: an update. J Minim Invasive Gynecol 2014; 21:377-83. [PMID: 24462590 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2013.12.121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2013] [Revised: 12/16/2013] [Accepted: 12/31/2013] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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STUDY OBJECTIVE To assess all electromechanical morcellators used in gynecology to achieve an objective comparison between them and to make suggestions for improvements in future developments. DESIGN Literature review. INTERVENTION The PubMed, Web of Science, EMBASE, and MAUDE databases were systematically searched for all available literature using the terms "morcellator," "morcellators," "morcellate," "morcellation," and "morcellated." All articles with information on morcellation time and morcellated tissue mass or the calculated morcellation rate of electromechanical morcellators used for gynecologic laparoscopic surgery were included. For general data of an existing morcellator, the manufacturer was contacted and Google was searched. Data for morcellation rate, type of procedure, and general characteristics were compared. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS Seven articles were suitable for analysis, and 11 different morcellators were found. In the past decades the morcellation rate has increased. The described morcellation rate ranged from 6.2 to 40.4 g/min. Motor peeling is currently the fastest working principle. Comparing hysterectomy and myomectomy per device, the Morcellex and Rotocut morcellators demonstrated a higher morcellation rate for myomectomy, 25.9 vs 30 g/min and 28.4 vs 33.1 g/min, respectively, although the X-Tract morcellator showed a higher rate for hysterectomy, 14.2 vs 11.7 g/min. CONCLUSION Over the years, the morcellator has improved with respect to the morcellation rate. However, the morcellation process still has limitations, including tissue scattering, morcellator-related injuries, and the inevitable small blade diameter, which all come at the expense of the morcellation rate and time. Therefore, development of improved morcellators is required, with consideration of the observed limitations.
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- Sara R C Driessen
- Department of Gynecology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Department of BioMechanical Engineering, Delft University of Technology, Delft, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gynecology, Sint Lucas Andreas Ziekenhuis, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gynecology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands.
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