Povidone-iodine surgical scrub solution prevents fogging of the scope's lens during laparoscopic surgery

Surg Endosc. 2010 Jun;24(6):1498-9; author reply 1500. doi: 10.1007/s00464-009-0773-z.

Abstract

Easy cleaning of the scope's lens in a syringe to prevent condensation during laparoscopic surgery is a simple and good way to use antifog solution more easily during laparoscopic surgery. This report explains a more inexpensive way to overcome condensation during laparoscopic surgery. Rubbing povidone-iodine surgical scrub solution on the scope's lens prevents its fogging during laparoscopic surgery.

Publication types

  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Infective Agents, Local / pharmacology*
  • Equipment Contamination / prevention & control*
  • Humans
  • Intraoperative Period
  • Laparoscopes*
  • Lenses*
  • Povidone-Iodine / pharmacology*

Substances

  • Anti-Infective Agents, Local
  • Povidone-Iodine