Durability and function of disposable versus reusable laparoscopic instrumentation.
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.
Bessell
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University of Adelaide Dept. of Surgery, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville, South Australia.
Patkin
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Isabel
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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
D017744:Medical Waste Disposal