Our experience with the Sheth ’ s pneumo - surgical pack
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Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of the recently described Sheth’s pnuemo-surgical pack when used for a variety of gynecological surgeries. Methods: The pack available in three sizes (3, 6 and 12 inches) was utilized by 11 gynecological surgeons in 62 cases of abdominal, vaginal and laparoscopic surgeries over 12 months. Results: The pneumosurgical pack was effective in maintaining a clear surgical field and was safe and easy to use. It was assessed by the surgeons and reported as being very useful in 35 cases, useful in 22 cases and of no particular advantage in 5 cases. Conclusion: The pneumo-surgical pack is a potentially useful adjunct to a variety of gynecological surgeries. It has the benefit for being easy to use and atraumatic, while reducing the risk and complications associated with conventional techniques.
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