Articulating laparoscopic instruments: are they a breakthrough that can overcome current limitations in laparoscopic gastric cancer surgery?

Sang-Yong Son; Chul Kyu Rho; Hoon Hur; Sang-Uk Han

doi:10.7602/jmis.2021.24.1.5

Articulating laparoscopic instruments: are they a breakthrough that can overcome current limitations in laparoscopic gastric cancer surgery?

J Minim Invasive Surg. 2021 Mar 15;24(1):5-7. doi: 10.7602/jmis.2021.24.1.5.

Authors

Sang-Yong Son¹, Chul Kyu Rho¹, Hoon Hur¹, Sang-Uk Han¹

Affiliation

¹ Department of Surgery, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea.

Abstract

Laparoscopic surgery is rapidly evolving with technological advances, but there are several drawbacks. An articulating device, with freedom of a perfect 360°, is attractive as a solution to overcome the restriction of instrument movement caused by straight tools. Its usefulness or efficacy should be supported by relevant scientific evidence. However, it is sometimes difficult to prove it because the factors influencing the surgical outcomes are complex and closely related to each other.

Keywords: Articulation; Laparoscopy; Surgical instrument.

Publication types

Editorial