Laparoscopic surgery produced less surgical smoke and contamination comparing with open surgery: the pilot study in fresh cadaveric experiment in COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract Background The SARS-CoV2 virus has been identified in abdominal cavity of the COVID-19 patients. Therefore, the potential viral transmission from any surgical created smoke in these patients is of concern especially in laparoscopic surgery. This study aimed to compare the amount of surgical...

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Main Authors: Voraboot Taweerutchana, Tharathorn Suwatthanarak, Asada Methasate, Thawatchai Akaraviputh, Jirawat Swangsri, Chainarong Phalanusitthepha, Atthaphorn Trakarnsanga, Thammawat Parakonthun, Nicha Srisuworanan, Thikhamporn Tawantanakorn, Rosarin Ratanalekha, Varut Lohsiriwat, Vitoon Chinswangwatanakul
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-12-01
Series:BMC Surgery
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12893-021-01432-8