title: Prevention of lens condensation in laparoscopic surgery by lens heating with a thermos flask.
abstract: Condensation on the scope lens as a result of differences between room and intraabdominal temperatures is a disturbing problem for laparoscopic surgeons. Despite the use of anti-lens condensation solutions, this cannot be entirely avoided. The authors report a simple, cheap, and effective method for preventing lens condensation by lens heating using a sterilized thermos flask filled with hot water.
authors.forename: D F P
authors.initials: DF
authors.lastname: Van Deurzen
authors.forename: G H H
authors.initials: GH
authors.lastname: Mannaerts
authors.forename: J J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Jakimowicz
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Cuschieri
mesh_terms: D001831:Body Temperature; D006358:Hot Temperature; D006801:Humans; D006813:Humidity; D020706:Laparoscopes; D010535:Laparoscopy; D014785:Vision, Ocular; D014867:Water
chemical_list: D014867:Water