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02.05.2023 | Original Article
Utilizing Condoms in Laparoscopic Gynecologic Cancer Surgeries: A Profitable Safeguard?
Erschienen in: Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology | Ausgabe 3/2023
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Minimally invasive approach is a well-established strategy in the initial exploration or definitive management of the eligible gynecological cancers. It provides the benefits of improved surgical recovery to the patients. However, the last step of the specimen extraction through the smallest incision possible is always challenging for most of the surgeons. The in-bag retrieval of specimen needs utmost attention in most of the malignancies for the preservation of tumor integrity to avoid tumor seedling and upstaging of the disease. The various kinds of commercially available bags are already being utilized for the retrieval of specimens. However, the venture into innovative methods of development of novel and economical specimen retrieval system is desirable owing to the high cost of the commercial endobags. Here, we have described a very simple, safe, and cost-effective technique of specimen retrieval using the ETO sterilized condoms for smaller specimens’ extraction in gynecological cancer surgeries.
