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Trocar Device Component

Known as: Trocar 
A sharp, pointed rod designed to pierce the wall of a body cavity to withdraw fluid or allow placement of a catheter or other device.
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2015
2015
Exploratory laparoscopy for carcinomatosis: discard that quiver full of trocars and use just one!
Review
2010
Review
2010
Assessment of a disposable trocar for insertion of contraceptive implants.
2010
2010
Haptic tele-manipulation for robotic-assisted Minimally Invasive Surgery with explicit posture control
This paper discusses the design of a control system for robotic-assisted Minimal Invasive Surgery. Adaptive control, feedback… 
2007
2007
Data Acquisition and Development of a Trocar Insertion Simulator Using Synthetic Tissue Models
Realistic trocar insertion simulator requires reliable and reproducible tissue data. This paper looks at using synthetic… 
2003
2003
Measurement of trocar insertion force using a piezoelectric transducer.
1996
1996
A simple and safe technique for closure of trocar wounds using a new instrument.
An easy and safe method for closing trocar wounds with a new hook-type instrument is presented. The procedure is performed… 
Review
1995
Review
1995
Endoscopically controlled trocar and cannula insertion.
One of the keys to safe laparoscopic or thoracoscopic surgery is an expeditious and reliable access to the region of interest. To… 
1994
1994
Prospective randomised trial of two devices for suprapubic catheterisation in general surgical patients.
Compared with urethral catheterisation, suprapubic catheterisation is associated with a reduced incidence of urinary infection… 
1993
1993
Visually controlled trocar insertion by means of the "optical scalpel".
The importance of a safer approach to the abdominal cavity has led to several developments in the field of trocars, cannulae and… 
Highly Cited
1989
Highly Cited
1989
Measurement of the force necessary for laparoscopic trocar entry.
A study was designed to measure the force necessary for trocar insertion before laparoscopy. A strain gauge was used to measure… 
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