Hand-assisted laparoscopic specimen retrieval bag

Project Overview

Hand assisted Laparoscopic Radical Nephrectomy is a delicate procedure that requires a specimen retrieval bag for the removal of the kidney from the abdominal cavity. The current models are bulky and inefficient. The purpose of this project is to decrease total operative time, improve ease of use, and reduce tumor spillage while protecting the abdominal cavity. We came up and constructed two final design: the finger ports design, and the accordion design. Initial testing on these prototypes suggest that they are faster at retrieving a cancerous kidney than the current specimen bag.

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From left to right: Kevin Beene, Vivian Chen, Sara, Claire Wardrop, Josh Kolz

Files

Final Report (December 8, 2010)
Final Report Appendix (December 8, 2010)
Final Poster (December 8, 2010)
PDS (October 13, 2010)
Midsemester Presentation (October 19, 2010)
Midsemester Report (October 20, 2010)

Contact Information

Team Members

Prof. Sarah Sandock - Team Leader
Feng Chen - Co-Communicator
Joshua Kolz - Co-Communicator
Kevin Beene - BSAC
Claire Wardrop - BWIG

Advisor and Client

Mitchell Tyler - Advisor
Dr. Sutchin Patel - Client