What is a Thoracoport?
Product Details Thoracoport™ single use trocars are used in thoracic endoscopic procedures to establish a port of entry for instrumentation.
What is a Visiport trocar?
The Visiport (a kind of optical trocars) is a disposable and expendable visual entry tool which includes a cannula and hollow trocar [11]. It is applied after insufflation of CO2.
What is a bladeless trocar?
Use of Bladeless Trocars Improves Outcomes in Laparoscopic Gynecologic Procedures. The bladeless trocar penetrates by separating tissue fibers, thereby producing a smaller fascial defect and allowing repositioning of the tissue (without closure) at port site after removal of the implement.
How long is a trocar?
Standard models range from 3 to 20 mm in diameter and 5 to 20 cm in length. One-way valves within the trocar allow the surgeon to exchange instruments through the port without the escape of significant amounts of gas.
How big is a trocar?
They now come in 5mm, 10mm and 12mm sizes. Most trocars used in surgical facilities are disposable. However, many trocar systems are available in reposable (reusable) versions.
What are trocars made of?
A trocar (or trochar) is a medical or veterinary device that is made up of an awl (which may be a metal or plastic sharpened or non-bladed tip), a cannula (essentially a hollow tube), and a seal.
What is a Optiview trocar?
ENDOPATH XCEL® Trocars with OPTIVIEW® Technology are the only laparoscopic trocars designed to reduce smudging and reduce rewipes of the scope upon reinsertion after cleaning. * Available in both 5mm and 12mm sizes.
What is a laparoscopy tower?
The versatile Stryker Laparoscopy Tower provides visualization and documentation of procedures. It also gives you capacity for arthroscopy and other rigid endoscopy procedures.
How much does a trocar cost?
The cost of disposable 12-mm and 5-mm trocars are $70 and $45, respectively (Versaport Bladeless Trocar, Covidien, Norwalk, CT). We assumed a typical 4-trocar laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The initial cost of obtaining reusable ports is calculated at $2000.