title: Technique of hand-assisted laparoscopic surgery.
abstract: Advanced laparoscopic techniques can be challenging to perform because tactile sensation is limited with available laparoscopic instrumentation. Described is a technique of placing the surgeon's hand into the peritoneal cavity while maintaining pneumoperitoneum. Use of the hand allows for easy exposure, complete exploration, meticulous dissection, and immediate hemostasis. Our experience reveals patients have a short hospital stay and recuperation time.
authors.affiliation: Advanced Laparoscopic Training Center, Marietta Surgical Center, Promina Kennestone Hospital, Georgia 30090, USA.
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: O'Reilly
authors.forename: W B
authors.initials: WB
authors.lastname: Saye
authors.forename: S G
authors.initials: SG
authors.lastname: Mullins
authors.forename: S E
authors.initials: SE
authors.lastname: Pinto
authors.forename: P T
authors.initials: PT
authors.lastname: Falkner
mesh_terms: D003082:Colectomy / Q000379:methods*; D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007421:Intestine, Small / Q000601:surgery; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D011028:Pneumoperitoneum, Artificial; D013156:Splenectomy / Q000379:methods