Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology (Dec 2011)

Single-port access laparoscopic surgery using a novel laparoscopic port (Octo-Port)

  • Taejong Song,
  • Tae-Joong Kim,
  • Hyo Jeong Kang,
  • Chel Hun Choi,
  • Jeong-Won Lee,
  • Duk-Soo Bae,
  • Byoung-Gie Kim

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tjog.2011.10.007
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 50, no. 4
pp. 436 – 440

Abstract

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Objective: We present our initial experience with single-port access (SPA) surgery using a novel laparoscopic port (Octo-Port). Materials, Methods, and Results: In a prospective study, SPA surgery was carried out on 11 patients with the Octo-Port from July 2009 to December 2009 by a single surgeon (T.-J. K.). The procedures carried out were hysterectomy (seven patients), ovarian cystectomy (two patients) and salpingo-oophorectomy (two patients). In 10 cases the procedure was successfully performed without the use of additional ports. In one case the SPA procedure failed and ancillary ports were required; this patient had anatomical variations that made use of the SPA technique difficult. All procedures were performed without complications. There were no perioperative port-related or surgical problems. The Octo-Port had certain advantages such as reducing the need for long laparoscopic instruments, reducing extracorporeal instrumental crowding, and providing better deflection of smoke compared to other SPA devices that used a wound retractor and a glove. Conclusion: Our study demonstrated that the Octo-Port allows laparoscopic surgery to be performed safely and easily with a reduced number of ports.

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