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Evaluation of Laparoscopic Internal Retractor Device

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Cholelithiasis
Interventions
Device: Gallbladder retraction
Registration Number
NCT00711581
Lead Sponsor
Hadassah Medical Organization
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the safety and efficacy of the Endograb system which is an internal laparoscopic retractor device. This retractor device is inserted into the abdominal cavity through one of the 5 mm trocars and obviates the need for a separate dedicated trocar for retraction. Therefore enables the reduction of the number of abdominal incisions in a laparoscopic operation.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
10
Inclusion Criteria
  • Symptomatic cholelithiasis
  • Age 18-60
  • ASA 1-2
  • Able to sign an informed consent
Exclusion Criteria
  • ASA 3 or more
  • Acute cholecystitis
  • Choledocholithiasis
  • Coagulation disorders
  • Patients on blood thinners
  • Use of Steroids

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
AGallbladder retractionSubjects will undergo a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The gallbladder will be retracted using the Endograb retractor.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Outcome will be either "success" or "failure". Success if the organ will be retracted adequately with the Endograb retractor. Failure if it will be necessary to add another trocar for inserting a retracting instrument.1 year
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
No adverse effects related directly to the use of the Endograb retractor.1 year

Trial Locations

Locations (2)

Yoav Mintz

🇮🇱

Jerusalem, Israel

Hadassah Medical Organization

🇮🇱

Jerusalem, Israel

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