Single port laparoscopic orchidopexy in children using surgical glove port and conventional rigid instruments. [PDF]
Korean J Urol, 2015 Purpose We review the literature and describe our technique for laparoendoscopic single-site orchidopexy using a glove port and rigid instruments. We assessed the feasibility and outcomes of this procedure.
Mahdi BD +4 more
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Antibacterial activity of a sterile antimicrobial polyisoprene surgical glove against transient flora following a 2-hours simulated use. [PDF]
BMC Surg, 2015 BackgroundA surgical glove will protect surgeons and patients only if the glove’s integrity remains intact. However, several studies have demonstrated that undetected micro-perforations of surgical gloves are common.
Leitgeb J +7 more
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Double gloving for self-protection in high-risk surgeries: a systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]
Systematic ReviewsBackground Double gloving is recommended for protecting surgical personnel from infections, but it is not a universal practice, especially in low- and middle-income countries where risk is very high.
Kumari Vandana Singh +3 more
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Suppression of surgeons' bacterial hand flora during surgical procedures with a new antimicrobial surgical glove. [PDF]
Surg Infect (Larchmt), 2014 BACKGROUND Perforations of surgical gloves are common and increase with the duration of glove wear. Skin flora, re-grown after pre-operative disinfection of the hands, may contaminate a surgical site. An antimicrobial surgical glove with chlorhexidine on
Assadian O +7 more
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A randomized trial comparing the intraoperative durability of double-gloving with Biogel® surgical gloves to 3 comparators [PDF]
Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare EpidemiologyObjective: To determine and compare the intraoperative durability of 4 major surgical glove brands. Design, Setting, and Participants: This study is a randomized open-label clinical trial in which surgical gloves from 4 manufacturers are randomized to ...
Michelle Doll +14 more
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A Survey of Surgeon Interest in Individually Sized Laparoscopic Instruments [PDF]
Gynecology and Minimally Invasive TherapyObjectives: Allowing surgeons the option of individually sized laparoscopic instruments can potentially improve the ergonomics of laparoscopic surgery.
Christine Aboseif +5 more
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Practice of skin protection and skin care among German surgeons and influence on the efficacy of surgical hand disinfection and surgical glove perforation [PDF]
BMC Infectious Diseases, 2014 BackgroundSurgical hand rub and healthy skin are basic requirements to prevent surgical site infections. Nevertheless, there is little knowledge about the current practice of skin protection and/or skin care products (SP/SC) using among surgeons as well ...
Julian C. Harnoss +5 more
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Higher rate of undetected intraoperative damage of latex-free surgical gloves worn by scrub nurses
Perioperative MedicineBackground Surgical gloves are a medical product and a cornerstone of prevention from surgical site infections and staff injury. This study aimed to investigate the integrity of surgical gloves worn by scrub nurses during selected procedures in both ...
Leon Euler-Schmidt +5 more
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