Technical note: facilitating laparoscopic liver biopsy by the use of a single-handed disposable core biopsy needle.

We report a technique of laparoscopic liver biopsy using a disposable core biopsy instrument (BARD (R) disposable core biopsy needle) that can be used single-handedly. The needle can be positioned with laparoscopic graspers in order to reach posterior and superior lesions. This technique can easily be used in conjunction with laparoscopic ultrasound. PMID: 23690654 [PubMed]
Source: HPB Surgery - Category: Surgery Tags: HPB Surg Source Type: research