Prevention of lens condensation in laparoscopic surgery by lens heating with a thermos flask.
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.
Van Deurzen
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Mannaerts
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Jakimowicz
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Cuschieri
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D001831:Body Temperature; D006358:Hot Temperature; D006801:Humans; D006813:Humidity; D020706:Laparoscopes; D010535:Laparoscopy; D014785:Vision, Ocular; D014867:Water
D014867:Water