Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2010; 58(4): 240-242
DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1185992
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Quick and Effective Technique for Specimen Extraction during Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery

R. Yin1 , Z. Zhang1 , F. Jiang1 , D. Feng1 , J. Huang1 , L. Xu1
  • 1Department of Thoracic Surgery, Cancer Hospital of Jiangsu Province, Nanjing, China
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Publication History

received February 25, 2009

Publication Date:
31 May 2010 (online)

Abstract

We describe here a novel technique for specimen extraction during video-assisted thoracic surgery. Traditionally, most surgeons extract specimens using a tough nylon sac or bag. However, this procedure is time-consuming and difficult for trainees to perform. We developed a novel extraction sac with two positioning finger sacs. Our technique consists of first grasping the specimen and then enclosing it with the sac instead of placing the specimen into the sac. By grasping the specimen and performing a movement resembling the drawing off of a glove, the resected specimen is inserted into the bag and can be subsequently extracted. We conclude that this new strategy is an effective, quick and safe technique.

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Dr. Lin Xu, MD

Department of Thoracic Surgery
Cancer Hospital of Jiangsu Province

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