title: Novel technique for removal of misdirected laparoscopic Weck clips.
abstract: The Weck clip has emerged as an attractive option for laparoscopic vascular control. It is secure and easy to use. However, once fired, the clip can be difficult to remove. We describe a novel technique for the safe removal of misdirected Weck clips using the Harmonic scalpel.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urological Surgery, University of Minnesota and Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455, USA. keyholedoc@yahoo.com <keyholedoc@yahoo.com>
authors.forename: Anup P
authors.initials: AP
authors.lastname: Ramani
authors.forename: Igor
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Ryndin
authors.forename: Rajeev T P
authors.initials: RT
authors.lastname: Veetil
authors.forename: Helen
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Han
authors.forename: Kari
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Hendlin
authors.forename: Manoj
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Monga
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000601:surgery*; D010535:Laparoscopy; D013525:Surgical Instruments; D013552:Swine