Scissor-Knot-Pusher: An Instrument for Simplified Laparoscopic Extracorporeal Knotting

This paper describes the “scissor-knot-pusher,” an instrument that greatly facilitates the execution of knot tying during laparoscopic operations. The instrument acts in essence as an extension of the surgeon's hand and, given its rigid structure, allows the surgeon full control of the process...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Olmi, Stefano, Croce, Enrico
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons 2003
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3113213/