Simple and Easy Technique for the Placement of Seprafilm During Laparoscopic Surgery

Abstract

Laparoscopic surgery is a minimally invasive surgery, and the incidence of postoperative small bowel obstruction (SBO) is not high. However, SBO is a disease that detracts from the benefits of laparoscopic surgery due to the need for additional therapies or prolongation of hospital stay. Seprafilm is effective in reducing adhesions and preventing the occurrence of SBO. However, it is very difficult to place the Seprafilm during laparoscopic surgery compared to open surgery. Herein, we report a simple and easy method. The Seprafilm including the holder paper is divided into six pieces; each piece is wound around the end of the forceps and the reduction sleeve is slid over it. The forceps with the reduction sleeve is inserted through a 12-mm trocar and moved closer to the target place. Then, the reduction sleeve is slid down the forceps to expose the Seprafilm. This method does not require any special preparation or training. Based on our experience, this method can easily overcome the problems that the Seprafilm is vulnerable to tear and is difficult to spread out in the abdominal cavity.