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- Title
Reprocessed single-use devices in laparoscopy: assessment of cost, environmental impact, and patient safety.
- Authors
Renton, David; Denk, Peter; Varban, Oliver
- Abstract
The article provides information on reprocess single-use devices (RSUD) in laparoscopy. Topics discussed include regulation and life cycle of RSUD, cost savings and environmental impact of RSUD, and safety and performance of laparoscopic RSUD. Challenges pertaining to the reuse of single-use laparoscopic insufflation trocars are also discussed.
- Subjects
REUSE of disposable medical devices; DISPOSABLE medical devices; LAPAROSCOPY; INSUFFLATION; MEDICAL equipment; EQUIPMENT &; supplies
- Publication
Surgical Endoscopy & Other Interventional Techniques, 2018, Vol 32, Issue 10, p4310
- ISSN
1866-6817
- Publication type
journal article
- DOI
10.1007/s00464-018-6275-0