title: Light Augmentation Device: A New Surgical Tool for Improved Laparoscopic Visibility and Transillumination: Proof-of-Concept Study.
abstract: The light augmentation device (LAD®) is a new disposable tool designed to improve observation by transillumination in laparoscopic surgery. It can be introduced into the abdomen through an 11-12 mm port as a supplementary light source. The miniaturized design allows the surgeon to pick up the device with an endograsper and to place it under direct vision where needed. This proof-of-concept study demonstrated safety and efficacy of the device in the animal model.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, IRCCS Policlinico San Donato, University of Milan Medical School , San Donato Milanese (Milano), Italy .
authors.forename: Emanuele
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Asti
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, IRCCS Policlinico San Donato, University of Milan Medical School , San Donato Milanese (Milano), Italy .
authors.forename: Fabio
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Nebbia
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, IRCCS Policlinico San Donato, University of Milan Medical School , San Donato Milanese (Milano), Italy .
authors.forename: Andrea
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Sironi
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, IRCCS Policlinico San Donato, University of Milan Medical School , San Donato Milanese (Milano), Italy .
authors.forename: Vincenzo
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Bottino
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, IRCCS Policlinico San Donato, University of Milan Medical School , San Donato Milanese (Milano), Italy .
authors.forename: Gianluca
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Bonitta
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, IRCCS Policlinico San Donato, University of Milan Medical School , San Donato Milanese (Milano), Italy .
authors.forename: Luigi
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Bonavina
mesh_terms: D000005:Abdomen; D000818:Animals; D002102:Cadaver; D004867:Equipment Design; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D008297:Male; D023421:Models, Animal; D034421:Sus scrofa; D013552:Swine; D014172:Transillumination / Q000295:instrumentation*
keywords: laparoscopic dissection; laparoscopic visibility; reduction of injuries; transillumination; vessel detection