title: Durability and function of disposable versus reusable laparoscopic instrumentation.
abstract: The durability and function of reusable and disposable laparoscopic instruments are compared, and the relative advantages and disadvantages of each are illustrated. Familiarity with the relevant issues described should allow surgeons to make informed choices on the most suitable instruments for their specific situation.
authors.affiliation: University of Adelaide Dept. of Surgery, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville, South Australia.
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Bessell
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Patkin
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Isabel
mesh_terms: D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D004209:Disposable Equipment / Q000191:economics; D004868:Equipment Failure; D017743:Equipment Reuse / Q000191:economics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D004869:Equipment Safety; D006801:Humans; D020706:Laparoscopes; D016365:Liability, Legal; D017744:Medical Waste Disposal
chemical_list: D017744:Medical Waste Disposal