Abstract
Background
Recent clinical studies have demonstrated the feasibility of laparoscopic surgery for aortic occlusive and aneurysmal disease. However, transperitoneal aortic access is compromised by poor exposure in the operative field from uncontrolled bowel. The retractors that are currently available are inadequate for this task. The development of new retractors would help to facilitate laparoscopic aortic surgery.
Methods
Six female piglets (28–30 kg) in each group underwent laparoscopy with pneumoperitoneum (12 mmHg). Exposure of the infrarenal aorta and cross-clamping were undertaken through a transperitoneal approach. Two paddles inserted in a polyester bilayer (mobile device, group A) or a mesh net fixed to the abdominal wall (fixed device, group B) were used to retain the bowel. Aortotomy and suturing were performed to mimic a vascular procedure. After bleeding was controlled, the intraabdominal pressure (IAP) was lowered to 6 mmHg, and retraction was assessed for 30 min. The main outcome measures were time to deploy the retractors, time to perform the vascular procedure, time to withdraw the devices, and total procedural time. Blood loss and frequency of retraction failure were also recorded.
Results
Mean time to deploy the device was 22±12 min in group A and 36±34 min in group B (n.s.). Vascular surgery time averaged 60±24 min in group A and 68±16 min in group B (n.s.). The times to withdraw the nets were 3.6±1.2 min and 13.5±8.2 min, respectively (p<0.05). Total surgery time was 155±41 min vs 174±49 min (n.s.). There were six retraction failures, five in group A and one in group B. When lower IAP was used, there was only one failure in each study group. Mean blood loss was <150 ml in both groups. There were no major complications.
Conclusions
Both methods provided adequate exposure of the infrarenal aorta. Vascular surgery time and blood loss were similar for both groups. The movable device proved more usable and, at lower IAP, more effective. The results of this study demonstrate effective bowel retraction for laparoscopic aortic surgery.
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Barbera, L., Ludemann, R., Grossefeld, M. et al. Newly designed retraction devices for intestine control during laparoscopic aortic surgery. Surg Endosc 14, 63–66 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1007/s004649900013
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