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Prevention of lens condensation in laparoscopic surgery by lens heating with a thermos flask

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Condensation on the scope lens as a result of differences between room and intraabdominal temperatures is a disturbing problem for laparoscopic surgeons. Despite the use of anti-lens condensation solutions, this cannot be entirely avoided. The authors report a simple, cheap, and effective method for preventing lens condensation by lens heating using a sterilized thermos flask filled with hot water.

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  1. Department of Surgery, Sint Franciscus Gasthuis, Rotterdam, The Netherlands

    D. F. P. Van Deurzen & G. H. H. Mannaerts

  2. Department of Surgery, Catherina Hospital, Eindhoven, The Netherlands

    J. J. Jakimowicz

  3. Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna, Pisa, Italy

    A. Cuschieri

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  1. D. F. P. Van Deurzen
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Correspondence to D. F. P. Van Deurzen.

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Van Deurzen, D.F.P., Mannaerts, G.H.H., Jakimowicz, J.J. et al. Prevention of lens condensation in laparoscopic surgery by lens heating with a thermos flask. Surg Endosc 19, 299–300 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-004-8231-4

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