title: New Articulating Instruments for Laparoscopic Surgery.
abstract: Over the last decade, the laparoscopic approach has become the preferred method of intervention for many procedures, including cholecystectomy, appendectomy, inguinal hernia repair, lung biopsy, hysterectomy, and numerous orthopaedic procedures. Laparoscopic surgery is not an intuitive skill and must be developed through long hours of training, practice, and clinical experience. While surgeons may become proficient in the use of current laparoscopic instruments, many of them feel the advancement of laparoscopic surgery is hampered by the limited functionality of their instruments.
authors.affiliation: Thoracic And Cardiovascular Surgeon, St. Francis Medical Center, Lynwood, CA, Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian, Newport Beach, CA.
authors.forename: Charles
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Klieman
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Stiggelbout