Easy cleaning of the scope's lens in a syringe to prevent condensation during laparoscopic surgery.
BACKGROUND
Condensation on the scope's lens resulting from differences between room temperature and intraabdominal temperature is a disturbing problem for laparoscopic surgeons. Anti lens condensation solutions prevent fogging in the intraabdominal environment but are troublesome to apply to the scope.


METHODS
A simple method of cleaning the lens with a syringe is reported.


RESULTS
The described procedure appears to be a very simple, cheap, and effective technique for preventing condensation on the scope lens.


CONCLUSIONS
The use of a simple syringe can prevent bothersome condensation on the scope lens during laparoscopic surgery.
Runia
A J
AJ
Department of Surgery, Sint Franciscus Gasthuis, Schietbaanlaan 8-b, 3021 LJ, Rotterdam, The Netherlands. jetteke@weaponofchoice.nl
Zengerink
J F
JF
Mannaerts
G H H
GH
D004866:Equipment Contamination / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004867:Equipment Design; D006813:Humidity; D020706:Laparoscopes; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D007909:Lenses; D013594:Syringes
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