A camera handler for Miccoli's minimally invasive video-assisted thyroidectomy and paratiroidectomy procedures.
BACKGROUND
Minimally invasive video-assisted thyroidectomy and paratiroidectomy (MIVAT/P) are surgical procedures performed with 5-mm cameras handled by a camera assistant.


METHODS
The authors created a new camera handler for video-assisted neck surgery. It consists of a telescopic tripod device designed for mechanical handling of the camera, which is directly oriented by the operator even in solo surgery procedures. The camera is placed inside an O-shaped support, and moved by the operator himself for exploration and work on the surgical field.


RESULTS
Thanks to this simple device, the camera holder provides a firm field and prevents blood stains in limited working spaces.


CONCLUSIONS
The novel camera handler may be useful in either MIVAT/P or other simple laparoscopic procedures (i.e., cholecystectomy) for a steady handling of the camera, even in solo surgery procedures.
Rulli
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Department of Surgery, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Policlinico Universitario di Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy. francesco.rulli@ptvonline.it
Galatà
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Pompeo
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Farinon
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D006801:Humans; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation*; D016105:Parathyroidectomy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D012371:Robotics; D013965:Thyroidectomy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D020535:Video-Assisted Surgery