VARIABLE CURVATURE SHAPE-MEMORY SPATULA FOR LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY

被引:34
作者
CUSCHIERI, A
机构
[1] Department of Surgery, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, University of Dundee, Dundee
来源
SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY-ULTRASOUND AND INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES | 1991年 / 5卷 / 04期
关键词
LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY; INSTRUMENTATION; SHAPE-MEMORY ALLOYS;
D O I
10.1007/BF02653258
中图分类号
R61 [外科手术学];
学科分类号
摘要
A curved spatula made from a pseudoelastic nickel-titanium alloy (Tinel) has been developed and evaluated in animal experiments prior to its use in humans. Its adjustable, curved functional end enables laparoscopic dissection around structures such as arteries, ducts, the oesophagus and the colon. The initial experience with this pseudoelastic instrument has been entirely favourable and indicates the need for the development of a new generation of laparoscopic instruments based on shape-memory alloys.
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页码:179 / 181
页数:3
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