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- •Biomedical Engineering in Gastrointestinal Surgery
- •Copyright
- •Contents
- •Foreword
- •Acknowledgments
- •2.1.3 Attrition and Erosion
- •2.2 Esophagus
- •2.2.1 Anatomical Description
- •2.2.2 Functional Task
- •2.2.3 Disorders and Diseases
- •2.2.4 Cancer
- •2.2.5 Biomedical Engineering Aspects
- •2.2.5.1 Internal (Endoscopic) Reinforcement
- •Reference
- •2.1 The Gastrointestinal Tract: an Overview
- •2.1.1 Structural Defects
- •2.1.2 Functional Defects
- •2.2.5.2 Implants
- •2.2.5.3 Electrical Stimulation
- •2.3 Stomach
- •2.3.1 Anatomical Description
- •2.3.2 Functional Task
- •2.3.3 Disorders and Diseases
- •2.3.4 Biomedical Engineering Aspects
- •2.4 Duodenum and Small Intestine
- •2.4.1 Anatomical Description
- •2.4.2 Functional Task
- •2.4.3 Disorders and Diseases
- •2.4.4 Biomedical Engineering Aspects
- •2.5 Colon and Rectum
- •2.5.1 Anatomical Description
- •2.5.2 Functional Task
- •2.5.3 Disorders and Diseases
- •2.5.4 Biomedical Engineering Aspects
- •2.6 Liver/Gallbladder
- •2.6.1 Anatomical Description
- •2.6.2 Functional Task
- •2.6.3 Disorders and Diseases
- •2.6.4 Biomedical Engineering Aspects
- •2.7 Pancreas
- •2.7.1 Anatomical Description
- •2.7.2 Functional Task
- •2.7.3 Disorders and Diseases
- •2.7.4 Biomedical Engineering Aspects
- •References
- •3.1 Definition
- •3.2 Basic Surgical Principles
- •3.2.1 Wound Healing, Wound Treatment
- •3.2.2 Indications for Surgery
- •3.2.2.1 Emergency Surgery
- •3.2.2.2 Urgent Surgery
- •3.2.2.3 Semielective Surgery
- •3.2.2.4 Elective Surgery
- •3.2.3 Steps of the Operation
- •3.2.3.1 Positioning on the OR Table
- •3.2.3.2 Incision
- •3.2.3.3 Exposure
- •3.2.3.4 Dissection
- •3.2.3.5 Resection
- •3.2.3.6 Specimen Retrieval
- •3.2.3.7 Viscerosynthesis/Reconstruction
- •3.2.3.8 Wound Closure
- •3.3 Structure and Organization of Surgical Care
- •3.3.1 Outpatient Surgical Care
- •3.3.2 In-Hospital Surgical Care
- •3.3.2.1 Emergencies in Visceral Surgery
- •3.3.2.2 Elective Surgery
- •3.3.2.3 Hospital Beds
- •4.1 Asepsis
- •4.1.1 The Detection of Antisepsis
- •4.1.2 Reprocessing of Surgical Instruments
- •4.1.3 Sterilization
- •4.2 Anesthesia
- •4.2.1 Sedation
- •4.3 Dedicated Workplace: The Operating Room
- •4.3.1 The Surgical Workplace
- •4.3.2 Core Elements of the Surgical Site
- •4.3.3 Stationary Systems
- •4.3.4 Typical Surgical Positions in Visceral Surgery
- •4.3.5 Maximum Load
- •4.3.6 Cleaning and Disinfection
- •4.3.7 Operating Lights
- •4.3.8 Peripheral Devices
- •4.3.9 Structural Preconditions
- •References
- •5.1 Conventional Radiology
- •5.1.1 Technical Aspects
- •5.1.2 Generation and Detection of X-Rays
- •5.1.3 Projection Radiography
- •5.1.4 Real-Time Radiography
- •5.2 Computed Tomography
- •5.2.1 Principle of Computed Tomography
- •5.2.2 Multislice Computed Tomography
- •5.2.3 Cone Beam Computed Tomography
- •5.2.4 Dual-Energy Computed Tomography
- •5.3 Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- •5.3.1 General Considerations
- •5.3.2 Technical Insights
- •5.3.3 Contrast Agents for Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- •5.3.4 Magnets
- •5.3.5 Real-Time Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- •5.3.6 Magnetic Particle Imaging
- •5.2.5 Dual-Source Computed Tomography
- •5.2.6 Phase-Contrast Computed Tomography
- •5.2.7 X-Ray Microtomography
- •5.2.8 Electron-Beam Computed Tomography
- •5.4 Diagnostic Ultrasound
- •5.4.1 History
- •5.4.2 Transducer Arrays
- •5.4.3 US Application in Visceral Medicine
- •5.4.4 Doppler Imaging
- •5.4.5 US Elastography
- •5.4.5.1 Acoustic Radiation Force Impulse Imaging
- •5.4.5.2 Shear Wave Elastography
- •5.4.5.3 Shear Wave Dispersion Ultrasound Vibrometry
- •5.4.6 3D/4D Ultrasound
- •5.4.7 Ultrasound Computed Tomography
- •5.5 Nuclear Imaging Systems
- •5.5.1 Gamma Camera
- •5.5.2 Positron Emission Tomography
- •5.5.3 Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography
- •5.5.4 Conclusion
- •5.6 Advanced Optical Systems
- •5.6.1 Photodetectors
- •5.6.2 Optical Coherence Tomography
- •5.6.2.1 Time-Domain Optical Coherence Tomography
- •5.6.2.2 Fourier-Domain Optical Coherence Tomography
- •5.6.2.3 Fourier-Domain Doppler Optical Coherence Tomography
- •5.6.3 Optical Fluorescence Imaging
- •5.6.4 Hyperspectral Imaging
- •5.6.5 Diffuse Optical Imaging (Near-Infrared Optical Tomography)
- •5.6.6 Confocal Laser Scanning
- •5.6.7 Photoacoustic Imaging
- •5.6.8 Conclusion
- •5.7 Endoscopy
- •5.7.1 Rigid Endoscopes
- •5.7.2 Flexible Diagnostic Endoscopy
- •5.7.2.1 Flexible Scopes
- •5.7.2.1.1 The Handle
- •5.7.2.1.2 Connection to the Control/Supply Unit
- •5.7.2.2 Control/Support Unit
- •5.7.2.2.1 Imaging/Illumination
- •5.7.2.2.2 Suction/Irrigation/Insufflation
- •5.7.2.3 Instruments
- •5.7.2.4 The Endoscopic Trolley
- •5.7.2.5 Instrument Reprocessing
- •5.7.2.6 Clinical Applications
- •5.7.2.6.1 Colonoscopy
- •5.7.2.6.2 Enteroscopy, “Deep Endoscopy”
- •5.7.3 Autofluorescence Imaging Endoscopy
- •5.7.4 Computed Virtual Chromoendoscopy/Narrow Band Imaging (NBI)
- •5.7.5 Confocal Endomicroscopy
- •5.7.6 Endoscopic Optical Coherence Tomography
- •5.7.7 Endoscopic Ultrasound
- •5.7.8 Wireless Capsule Endoscopy
- •5.7.9 Conclusion
- •5.8 Hybrid Systems
- •5.8.1 Real-Time Virtual Sonography
- •5.8.2 Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography
- •5.8.3 Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography/Computed Tomography
- •5.8.4 Positron Emission Tomography/Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- •5.8.5 Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography/Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- •5.8.6 X-Ray/MRI
- •5.8.7 Integrated Optical Coherence Tomography Ultrasound Imaging System
- •5.8.8 Integrated Optical Coherence Tomography and Positron Detection
- •5.8.9 Microscope Integrated Optical Coherence Tomography and Optical Coherence Microscope
- •5.9 Intraoperative Diagnostic Procedures
- •5.9.1 Ultrasound
- •5.9.2 Conventional Radiography (C-Arm)
- •5.9.3 Isocentric Radiography
- •5.9.4 Intraoperative Volume Data Acquisition
- •5.9.5 Intraoperative Computed Tomography/Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- •References
- •6.1 “Classical” Surgical Instruments for Conventional Surgery
- •6.1.1 Surgical Knives/Scalpels
- •6.1.2 Forceps/Tweezers
- •6.1.2.1 Basic Forceps Designs
- •6.1.3 Scissors
- •6.1.4 Fixation Instruments/Locking Forceps
- •6.1.4.1 Hemostats
- •6.1.4.2 Vascular Clamps
- •6.1.5 Retractors
- •6.1.6 Self-Retaining Retractors
- •6.1.7 Needle Holders
- •6.1.8 Others
- •6.2 Electrosurgery
- •6.2.1 Thermal Low-Temperature Effects
- •6.2.2 Hyperthermia and Devitalization
- •6.2.3 Thermal Coagulation
- •6.2.4 Thermal Desiccation
- •6.2.5 Thermal High-Temperature Effects
- •6.2.6 Carbonization
- •6.2.7 Vaporization
- •6.2.8 Principles of Electrosurgery
- •6.2.9 Physical Theories of Electrosurgery
- •6.2.10 Electrosurgical Techniques
- •6.2.11 Monopolar Technique
- •6.2.12 Electrosurgical Coagulation and Desiccation (Hemostasis)
- •6.2.12.1 Impedance-Controlled Electrocoagulation
- •6.2.12.2 Argon Plasma Coagulation
- •6.2.13 Electrosurgical Cutting
- •6.2.14 Electrosurgical Unit
- •6.2.15 Clinical Aspects of Electrosurgery
- •6.3 Ultrasound Dissection
- •6.4 Water Jet
- •6.5 Stapling Devices
- •6.5.1 Linear staplers
- •6.5.2 Linear Cutting Devices
- •6.5.3 Circular Staplers
- •6.6 Biomaterials
- •6.6.1 Surgical Suture Materials
- •6.6.1.1 Absorbability
- •6.6.1.2 Internal Structure
- •6.6.2 Surgical Mesh
- •References
- •7.1 Basics
- •7.1.1 Pneumoperitoneum
- •7.1.1.1 Creation of the Necessary Space
- •7.1.2 The Veress Needle
- •7.1.2.1 Insertion of the Veress Needle
- •7.1.3 Gas Insufflators
- •7.1.3.1 Insufflation Device
- •7.1.3.2 Creation of the Pneumoperitoneum
- •7.1.4 Trocars
- •7.1.4.1 Reusable Trocars
- •7.1.4.2 Disposable Trocars
- •7.1.4.3 Hybrid Systems
- •7.1.5 Visualization
- •7.1.5.1 Laparoscopes (Laparoscopic Telescopes)
- •7.1.5.1.1 Advanced Laparoscopes
- •7.1.5.1.2 Future Developments
- •7.1.5.2 Laparoscopic Cameras
- •7.1.5.3 Laparoscopic Image Processors (Camera Control Unit)
- •7.1.5.4 Monitors
- •7.1.5.5 3D Endoscopy
- •7.1.6 Light Source and Transmission
- •7.1.6.1 Halogen Lamps
- •7.1.6.2 Xenon
- •7.1.6.3 Halide Lamps
- •7.1.6.4 Condensing Lens
- •7.1.6.5 Illumination Control
- •7.1.6.6 Light Cables
- •7.1.7 Suction/Irrigation Device
- •7.1.8 Documentation
- •7.1.9 Equipment Cart
- •7.2 Hand Instruments
- •7.2.1 Forceps/Graspers
- •7.2.2 Dissectors
- •7.2.3 Scissors
- •7.2.4 Needle Drivers
- •7.2.5 Retractors
- •7.2.6 Laparoscopic Electrosurgery
- •7.2.7 Clips and Clip Appliers
- •7.2.8 Laparoscopic Stapling Devices
- •7.2.9 Laparoscopic Ultrasound Dissection
- •7.2.10 Impedance-Guided Dissection
- •7.3 Minilaparoscopic Procedures
- •7.4 Mono-Port (Single Port) Surgery
- •7.4.1 Trocars
- •7.4.2 Hand Instruments
- •7.4.2.1 The SPIDER Surgical System
- •7.4.2.2 Critical Comments and Outlook
- •References
- •8.1 “Operative” Endoscopes
- •8.1.1 Upper Gastrointestinal Scopes, Colonoscopes
- •8.1.2 Side-Viewing Duodenoscopes
- •8.2 Instruments
- •8.2.1 Knives
- •8.2.2 Hooks
- •8.2.3 Snares
- •8.2.4 Injection Needles
- •8.2.5 Forceps/Graspers
- •8.3 Clips
- •8.3.1 Standard endoscopic clips
- •8.3.2 Over-the-Scope-Clip
- •8.4 Clinical Applications
- •8.4.1 Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- •8.4.1.1 Injection Therapy
- •8.4.1.2 Thermal Hemostasis
- •8.4.1.2.1 Contact Methods
- •8.4.1.2.2 Noncontact Methods
- •8.4.1.3 Mechanical Methods
- •8.4.2 Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy
- •8.4.3 Endoscopic Resection of Neoplastic Tissue
- •8.4.3.1 Snare Polypectomy
- •8.4.3.2 Endoscopic Mucosal Resection
- •8.4.3.3 Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection
- •8.4.4 Endoscopic Interventions on the Bile Duct (ERCP)
- •8.4.5 Gastrointestinal Stenting
- •8.4.5.1 Bougienage and Balloon Dilatation
- •8.4.6 Outlook
- •References
- •9.1 Combined Laparoscopic-Endoscopic Procedures (CLEP)
- •9.1.1 Indications
- •9.1.2 Esophagus
- •9.1.3 Stomach
- •9.1.4 Duodenum
- •9.1.5 Colon
- •9.1.6 Contraindications
- •9.1.7 Tumor Localization
- •9.1.8 Defining the Line of Section (Margin)
- •9.1.9 Selection of the Appropriate Technique for Tumor Resection
- •9.1.10 Specimen Retrieval
- •9.1.11 Leak Test
- •9.1.12 Technical Considerations
- •9.2 Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery—Surgery Without Visible Scars
- •9.2.1 Access into the Abdominal Cavity
- •9.2.1.1 Transgastric Approach
- •9.2.1.2 Transurethral Approach
- •9.2.1.3 Transvaginal Approach
- •9.2.1.4 Transcolonic Approach
- •9.2.2 Intestinal Closure
- •9.2.2.1 Clips
- •9.2.2.2 Suturing Devices
- •9.2.3 Flexible Staplers
- •9.2.4 Plicator-Like Devices
- •9.2.5 Rivets
- •9.3 Spatial Orientation
- •9.4 Illumination
- •9.5 Fog/Mist Elimination
- •9.6 Stabilization of the Horizon
- •9.7 View Extension
- •9.8 Three-Dimensional Stereoscopy
- •9.9 Multifunctional Endoscopes and Mechanical Platforms
- •9.9.1 Endosamurai
- •9.9.2 Anubis
- •9.9.3 SPOT (Single Port Overtube System), Technische Universität München
- •9.10 Outlook
- •References
- •10.1 Computerized Systems
- •10.1.1 Active Camera Holders
- •10.1.1.1 Automated Endoscope System for Optimal Positioning
- •10.1.1.2 Currently Available Active Camera Holders
- •10.1.1.3 Conclusion and Further Development
- •10.1.2.1 Zeus
- •10.1.2.2 DaVinci
- •10.1.2.3 New Developments
- •10.1.2.3.1 Titan SPORT
- •10.1.2.3.2 Senhance Surgical Robot System
- •10.1.2.3.3 MiroSurge
- •10.1.3 Computerized Platforms for NOTES
- •10.1.3.1 Electromechanically Controlled Conventional Endoscopes
- •10.1.3.2 Systems With Elements of Autonomous Locomotion
- •10.1.3.2.1 Endotic
- •10.1.3.2.2 Aer-O-Scope
- •10.1.3.3 Robotically Driven Instrumentation
- •10.1.3.3.1 Single Access and Transluminal Robotic Assistant for Surgeons (ISIS-STRAS)
- •10.1.3.3.2 C-SPOT
- •10.1.3.3.3 MASTER (Master and Slave Transluminal Endoscopic Robot)
- •10.1.3.3.4 Endomina
- •10.2 Nontethered (Cable-Less) Systems/Modular Assembling Reconfigurable Miniature Robots
- •10.2.1 ARES
- •10.2.2 ARAKNES
- •10.3 Special Aspects of Roboterized Surgery
- •10.3.1 Haptic Feedback
- •References
- •11.1 Optical Tracking Systems
- •11.2 Electromagnetic Tracking Systems
- •11.3 Fiber Bragg Grating Sensors
- •11.4 Radio-Based Tracking Systems
- •11.4.1 Radio-Frequency Identification Devices
- •11.4.2 RFID Applications in Health Care
- •11.4.3 Bluetooth
- •11.4.4 Wi-Fi
- •11.4.5 ZigBee
- •11.4.6 Ultra-Wide Band
- •11.4.7 RuBee
- •11.5 Acoustic Tracking Systems
- •11.6 Inertial Tracking Systems
- •11.7 Others
- •11.7.1 Depth Maps, 3D Surface Reconstruction
- •11.7.2 Passive Methods
- •11.7.2.1 Stereoscopy
- •11.7.3 Monocular Shape-From-x
- •11.7.4 Simultaneous Localization and Mapping
- •11.7.5 Active Methods
- •11.7.5.1 Time-of-Flight (ToF)
- •11.7.5.2 Structured Light (Color-Coded Triangulation)
- •11.8 Strengths and Weaknesses of Real-Time 3D Surface Reconstruction Methods
- •References
- •12.1 Hospital Information Systems
- •12.1.1 Specialty-Specific Extensions
- •12.1.1.1 Picture Archiving and Communication System
- •12.1.1.2 Others
- •12.1.2 Health Informatics On-Site
- •12.1.2.1 HIS in the Outpatients (Preadmission) Department
- •12.1.2.2 HIS in the Surgical Floor
- •12.1.2.3 HIS for Multidisciplinary Conferences
- •12.1.2.4 HIS in the OR
- •12.1.2.5 HIS and Quality of Care
- •12.1.2.6 Data Mining
- •12.2 Surgical Telematics/”Telesurgery”
- •12.2.1 Teleconsultation
- •12.2.2 Telepresence
- •12.2.3 Telesurgery
- •References
- •13.2 Cadaver Studies
- •13.3 Live Animal Training

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Figure 7.59 Image procession to eliminate surgical plume: (A) Filtering out pixels
which are shadowed by floating plume leads to an impressive improvement of
visibility; (B) original image. From MITI.
Figure 7.60 Vessel sealing generator. From MITI.
successfully, an acoustic signal indicates that the blade can be pushed
forward by activation of a mechanical handle (
Fig. 7.61).
The first devices were only available with a diameter of 10 mm.
Currently, 5-mm systems are the standard.
7.2.11 Comparison between ultrasound and impedanceguided dissection
There is plenty of literature comparing the two different dissecting principles with each other in laparoscopic surgery or conventional dissection or
clipping under various conditions
Many parameters were evaluated like time of performance, collateral
damage (thermal spread), burst pressure, and ergonomy.
In most of these studies, there are no significant differences in compli-
cation rates, operative time, pain medication, and cost.
[1520].

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Figure 7.61 (A) Handpiece of impedance-controlled vessel sealing system; (B) tips of
the hand instrument. All from MITI.
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Both types of devices are valuable tools which contributed a lot to the
development of minimally invasive surgery.
7.3 MINILAPAROSCOPIC PROCEDURES
With the onset of laparoscopic surgery, surgeons soon thought about
ways to make minimally invasive surgery even less traumatic. One
approach was to further reduce the diameter of the trocars (instruments)
in use. Instead of 10- or 5-mm instruments, it was attempted early in
the history of laparoscopic surgery to replace them by instruments of
a diameter of 2 or 3 mm. Soon, instruments became available but
it became clear that they suffered from distinct mechanical limitations.
The small effector tips were suboptimal. Electrosurgical functionality was
poor and the instruments’ durability low. Most irritating, however, was
excessive instrument shaft flexibility. The required force could not
be exerted to the tissue. The so-called whiplash effect occurred.
Accordingly, minilaparoscopic procedures did not gain widespread
acceptance at the beginnings of laparoscopic surgery
Minilaparoscopy was further stigmatized as a complicated approach
that only could be applied in low BMI patients without major advantages
over conventional laparoscopy with the exception of esthetics.
The situation changed considerably over time. The manufacturers
now provide instruments with better designs, using more resilient
materials with better durability, and telescopes with a significantly better
visualization
[22,23] (Fig. 7.62).
Last but not least, the “Achilles heel” of minilaparoscopy, i.e., the
occlusion of cannalicular structures such as blood vessels or the cystic
duct, could be solved. To apply adequate clips using a 3-mm clip applier
is problematic. Instead, new suturing techniques are now available to
overcome this typical disadvantage of former minilaparoscopy.
A wide range of suitable instruments is now on the market (
[21].
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Figure 7.62 The spectrum of commercially available miniinstruments. From MITI.
The aim of minilaparoscopic procedures is to do the surgery with only
one conventional trocar site (currently 10 mm, but hopefully in future
times with 5 mm) which is placed within the umbilicus, but with the
additional help of two or three additional tiny incisions (23 mm), leaving
almost invisible scars. In contrast to mono-port surgery (see
Section 7.4:
Mono-Port (Single Port) Surgery), there is no need to insert all instruments through one single port. This avoids the enlargement of the singlesite incision and allows for the normal kinematics of instrument use.
The search for better technical solutions has already led to fascinating
new developments. Visualization is always a crucial aspect of laparoscopy.
Small bore telescopes are becoming increasingly more powerful. An
interesting alternative is the use of so-called satellite cameras (
Fig. 7.63).
The idea is to position an independent, remotely guided camera within
the abdominal cavity (attached to the abdominal wall) which saves the
trocar usually required for the laparoscope.
The small effector tips could cause trouble, since the grip is too weak
but, nevertheless, rather traumatic. The artificial enlargement by mounting separate larger tips was already evaluated.
Last but not least, the passive retractor function of some instruments could
be taken over by internal or external stay sutur es or anchors (
Fig. 7.64).
Beyond doubt, technical advancements are still conceivable which
certainly will make minilaparoscopic surgery to a most valuable tool in
the armamentarium of surgery.

Table 7.5 Current generation of minilaparoscopy hand instruments
Braun Gimmi
Product name Aesculap
AdTech
(CareFusion)
AlphaDur
MicroLap
Storz Storz Stryker SurgiQuest
(ABMedica)
Clickline Koh 3 mm Low
impact
Teleflex Teleflex Wolf Covidien
Percuvance MiniLap Eragon
MiniSite
Mini
Mini
Reusability Reusable Reusable Reusable Reusable Reusable Reusable Reusable
Disposable Reusable Disposable
handle
Shaft diameter
3.5 2.8, 3.4 2, 3, 3.5 3 3 3.1 2.9 2.32.4 3.5 2
(mm)
Shaft length
20, 29 16, 30 20, 30 30 20, 29 31, 35 29, 36 25 24, 33 19, 31, 45
(cm)
Handle
designs
Pistol grip Castro Viejo Pistol grip;
Straight
Pistol grip;
Straight
Pistol
grip
Pistol grip Pistol grip Thumb
handle;
7 designs Pistol grip
Pistol
grip
Effectors/tips 11 11 11 6 18 13 7 8 1821 1
Insulation Yes Yes Variable No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Rotation Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Trocars Yes Yes Yes,
Yes Yes No No Yes Yes
including
low
friction
MiniShears

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Figure 7.63 Satellite camera: The “internal” camera is able to replace the classical
telescope which requires an own trocar. Experimental design with an outer diameter
of 10 mm. All from MITI.
Figure 7.64 (A) External stay sutures: A sling created by a transdermal thread
elevates the falciform ligament (arrow); (B) intraabdominal anchor. All from MITI.
7.4 MONO-PORT (SINGLE PORT) SURGERY
Even more visionary appears the idea to perform surgery using just one
single port instead of additional 35 trocars. Nevertheless, it is feasible,
as many working groups all over the world have been able to show.
Up to now, no clear terminology has been found.
overview upon the different denominations.
In order to avoid a too close proximity to specific manufacturers, we
recommend the neutral term of “mono-port surgery” as neutral denomination for this new surgical approach.
Mono-port surgery is technically considerably more challenging than
conventional laparoscopic surgery. All instruments have to be inserted
through one single port site which makes triangulation and the movement of instruments difficult. The instruments have to be handled against
normal intuition (see below). The trocar is the needle hole through
Table 7.6 gives an

Operative (Surgical) Laparoscopy
Table 7.6 Company specific denominations of mono-port surgery
OPUS One-port umbilical surgery
TUES Transumbilical endoscopic surgery
e-NOTES Embryonic NOTES
SLAPP Single laparoscopic port procedure
SPL Single port laparoscopy
SLIT Single laparoscopic incision tran sabdominal surgery
LESS Laparoendoscopic single site surgery
SILS Single incision laparoscopic surgery
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Figure 7.65 Disposable single port trocars: Deformable soft plastic main bodies bear
a number of flexible ports with valves. From MITI.
which instruments and the telescope have to be inserted. The team
usually consists just of two surgeons. It has been pointed out that mono-port
surgery is also particularly apt for solo surgery
[24].
7.4.1 Trocars
The incision has to be kept as small as possible, but the trocar must,
nonetheless, provide flexible introduction channels for at least two instruments and, separately, the telescope. The industrial companies were very
creative in designing both disposable (
trocars.
Disposable Mono-Port Trocars
Single use mono-port trocars are mostly made of soft material for easy
insertion through the 12-25-mm incision in the abdominal wall and to
provide sufficient flexibility for the inserted instruments. Some designs
are made out of two flexible rings with a transparent plastic film between,
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making it possible to inspect the wound margins of the abdominal
incision. Mostly all disposable trocars are having several ports with a diameter
of 5 mm and an additional 10-mm instrument port for stapling devices or
other lager instruments. All of the ports are gas-tight closed with a valve.
Reusable Mono-Port Trocars
The design of a reusable trocar is, perhaps, even more of a challenge,
since the needs of reprocessing have to be considered. The use of plastics,
e.g., is therefore limited. However, some successful solutions could
already be found and are commercially available (
Fig. 7.66).
Trocars for mono-port surgery must allow an adequate angulation of
each single instrument. Each of it has to be sealed gas-tight.
7.4.2 Hand Instruments
If the instruments are inser ted through one common hole, collisions are
inevitable. A conflict between instruments and the scope is frequent. If
normal straight laparoscopic instruments are used, the surgeon is forced
to manipulate crosswise which is extremely difficult (
surgical technique becomes insecure and extremely time-consuming.
Surgeons and engineers, looking for better solutions, soon found some
improvement. Curved instruments (
Fig. 7.67B) allow for a better triangu-
lation, but the problem is still valid that the tips of the instruments are
“on the wrong side.”
Double-curved instruments (
Fig. 7.67C) make life easier, but,
nonetheless, considerable training is required.
Currently, all of the most renowned manufacturers provide instrument
sets dedicated to mono-port surgery. Producers of reusable instruments
offered quite a bunch of funny shaped instruments which never became
really popular (
Fig. 7.68).
Fig. 7.67A). The
Figure 7.66 X-cone (STORZ): (A) Functional state; (B) the first half of the device is
inserted through the miniincision; (C) the second cone half is introduced; (D) by
approximation of the two cones a funnel is shaped. The top with the sleeves can
now be mounted. All from KARL STORZ GmbH & Co. KG.

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Figure 7.67 Problems of single incision laparoscopy: (A) Standard laparoscopic instruments: triangulation is difficult. Due to the joint point of invariancy (fulcrum), an
inverse movement of the tip results. (B) Curved instruments: triangulation is better,
but the problem of “crosswise” manipulation remains. (C) Double-bent instruments:
the tip follows the movements of the surgeon’shandasheisaccustomedto.From MITI.
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Figure 7.68 A set of double-bent instruments. Reusable tools. All from KARL STORZ
GmbH & Co. KG.
Companies dedicated to the production of disposable instr uments
offered even more sophisticated designs (
Fig. 7.69).
The search for even more functional hand instruments initiated the design
of some very tricky devices with multiple degrees of freedom (
Fig. 7.70).

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Figure 7.69 Disposable instruments with variable bending. The bending can be
scaled. From MITI.
Figure 7.70 The SILS hand instrument family. Bending of the tip, rotation of the shaft,
and a variable position of the handle provide high flexibility. From Medtronic GmbH.
Some surgeons may feel irritated by the additional degrees of freedom.
Accordingly, the various functionalities can be neutralized.
A radically new design of hand instruments is the Radius device
(Tu¨bingen Scientific Medical, Tu¨bingen, Germany). The aim is to create
a natural extension of the human hand. The handle is positioned in

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a rectangle. The tip is rotatable and deflectable. In addition, the shaft is
rotatable as well. Depending upon the actual task, the effector tips can
easily and rapidly be changed during the operation (
Fig. 7.71).
Last but not least, the Single-Site Instrumentation for the DaVinci
surgical system (Intuitive Surgical, Sunnyvale, CA, the United States) has
to be mentioned (see Chapter 10.1.2: Master-Slave Systems). It is not surprising that the manufacturers took the advantage of a remotely controlled slave system to perform mono-port surgery (
Fig. 7.72).
Though the instruments are crossed, the surgeon is able to use his
interfaces at the console as he is accustomed to. The system “translates”
the movement of his hands into the appropriate steering commandos.
7.4.2.1 The SPIDER Surgical System
The SPIDER surgical system (TransEnterix, Morrisville, NC, the United
States) was the first device specifically designed for mono-port surgery
Figure 7.71 The Radius T surgical system: The specially designed handles enable the
use of the multiple degrees of freedom. From Tuebingen Scientific Medical GmbH.
Figure 7.72 DaVinci EndoWrist single-site instrumentation. From Intuitive Surgical.
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