Abstract
Monopolar diathermy, bipolar diathermy, Harmonic scalpel, and argon beam coagulator are some of the most commonly used energy sources during laparoscopic surgery, often all during the same case. This creates a clutter of foot pedals on the floor near the surgeon. One trick to reduce this clutter is to tape the smaller bipolar diathermy pedal securely onto the top of the monopolar diathermy pedal, which is taped to the floor. The current model of the Harmonic scalpel is entirely handactivated, eliminating the need for a foot pedal.
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(2007). General Laparoscopic Tips. In: Kumar, U., Gill, I.S. (eds) Tips and Tricks in Laparoscopic Urology. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84628-160-0_1
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