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HeLP: Development of occupational protection mask against surgical smoke.
Leachi HFL, Ribeiro RP. Leachi HFL, et al. Rev Bras Enferm. 2023 Nov 10;76Suppl 4(Suppl 4):e20220647. doi: 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0647. eCollection 2023. Rev Bras Enferm. 2023. PMID: 37970983 Free PMC article.
OBJECTIVES: to describe a technological innovation in the development of an individual, ergonomic, sustainable and effective occupational respiratory protection mask for workers exposed to surgical smoke. METHODS: applied, exploratory, quantitative research, using d …
OBJECTIVES: to describe a technological innovation in the development of an individual, ergonomic, sustainable and effective occupational re …
Understanding surgical smoke in laparoscopy through Lagrangian Coherent Structures.
Kumar S, Crowley C, Khan MF, Bustamante MD, Cahill RA, Nolan K. Kumar S, et al. PLoS One. 2023 Nov 14;18(11):e0293287. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0293287. eCollection 2023. PLoS One. 2023. PMID: 37963139 Free PMC article.
The dynamics of surgical smoke are monitored by the underlying flow inside the abdomen and the hidden Lagrangian Coherent Structures (LCSs) present therein. ...The ridges of the backward FTLE field reveal the regions of vortex formation, and the maximum accumulation …
The dynamics of surgical smoke are monitored by the underlying flow inside the abdomen and the hidden Lagrangian Coherent Stru …
Endoscopic image classification algorithm based on Poolformer.
Wang H, Wang K, Yan T, Zhou H, Cao E, Lu Y, Wang Y, Luo J, Pang Y. Wang H, et al. Front Neurosci. 2023 Sep 21;17:1273686. doi: 10.3389/fnins.2023.1273686. eCollection 2023. Front Neurosci. 2023. PMID: 37811325 Free PMC article.
In response to this challenge, this paper introduces an approach for classifying images that contain surgical smoke within endoscopic scenes. This classification method provides crucial target frame information for enhancing surgical smoke removal, imp …
In response to this challenge, this paper introduces an approach for classifying images that contain surgical smoke within end …
Surgical smoke: A hidden killer in the operating room.
Zhou YZ, Wang CQ, Zhou MH, Li ZY, Chen D, Lian AL, Ma Y. Zhou YZ, et al. Asian J Surg. 2023 Sep;46(9):3447-3454. doi: 10.1016/j.asjsur.2023.03.066. Epub 2023 Mar 29. Asian J Surg. 2023. PMID: 37002044 Free article. Review.
Surgical smoke is a byproduct of aerosols containing several components produced by energy equipment. The characteristics of surgical smoke components produced by different types of tissues or using different kinds of energy devices vary. ...
Surgical smoke is a byproduct of aerosols containing several components produced by energy equipment. The characteristics of …
Understanding the Hazards of Surgical Smoke.
[No authors listed] [No authors listed] AORN J. 2023 Mar;117(3):P15. doi: 10.1002/aorn.13891. AORN J. 2023. PMID: 36825917 No abstract available.
The Feasibility and Efficacy of a Novel Nano Filter in Reducing the Hazards of Surgical Smoke Exposure During Gynecological Laparoscopic Surgery.
Feng X, Ding B, Shen Y. Feng X, et al. Surg Innov. 2023 Oct;30(5):654-656. doi: 10.1177/15533506231157169. Epub 2023 Feb 16. Surg Innov. 2023. PMID: 36794984
NEED: This study developed a nano-filter to reduce the concentration of hazardous substances in surgical smoke. METHODOLOGY AND DEVICE DESCRIPTION: The nano-filter consists of nanomaterials and hydrophilic materials. ...The concentration of PM(2.5) and PAHs after us …
NEED: This study developed a nano-filter to reduce the concentration of hazardous substances in surgical smoke. METHODOLOGY AN …
Instrumental in Surgery: A Narrative Review on Energy-based Surgical Cutting Devices and Surgical Smoke.
Casey VJ, McNamara LM. Casey VJ, et al. Ann Surg. 2023 Sep 1;278(3):e457-e465. doi: 10.1097/SLA.0000000000005816. Epub 2023 Feb 10. Ann Surg. 2023. PMID: 36762559 Free PMC article. Review.
Energy-based surgical cutting tools improve accuracy and limit unnecessary destruction of healthy tissues and cells, but can generate surgical smoke and aerosols, which can be handled using surgical smoke evacuation technology. METHODS: A narrative rev …
Energy-based surgical cutting tools improve accuracy and limit unnecessary destruction of healthy tissues and cells, but can generate sur …
Surgical smoke removal via residual Swin transformer network.
Wang F, Sun X, Li J. Wang F, et al. Int J Comput Assist Radiol Surg. 2023 Aug;18(8):1417-1427. doi: 10.1007/s11548-023-02835-z. Epub 2023 Jan 23. Int J Comput Assist Radiol Surg. 2023. PMID: 36683136
Therefore, it is important and meaningful to remove fog or smoke from the endoscopic video to maintain a clear visual field. METHODS: In this paper, we propose a novel method for surgical smoke removal based on the Swin transformer. Our method firstly uses convoluti …
Therefore, it is important and meaningful to remove fog or smoke from the endoscopic video to maintain a clear visual field. METHODS: In thi …
Surgical smoke and occupational health.
Canicoba ARB. Canicoba ARB. Ann Transl Med. 2022 Dec;10(24):1303. doi: 10.21037/atm-22-5631. Ann Transl Med. 2022. PMID: 36660725 Free PMC article. No abstract available.
Do we need to reduce surgical smoke?
Stewart CL. Stewart CL. Ann Transl Med. 2022 Dec;10(24):1304. doi: 10.21037/atm-22-5652. Ann Transl Med. 2022. PMID: 36660628 Free PMC article. No abstract available.
Adopting a portfolio of ultrasonic and advanced bipolar electrosurgery devices from a single manufacturer compared to currently used ultrasonic and advanced bipolar devices: a probabilistic budget impact analysis from a Spanish hospital perspective.
Piemontese A, Cohen L, Wright GWJ, Robledinos-Antón N, Jamous N, Tommaselli GA, Galvain T. Piemontese A, et al. J Med Econ. 2023 Jan-Dec;26(1):179-188. doi: 10.1080/13696998.2023.2169496. J Med Econ. 2023. PMID: 36646702 Free article.
In another analysis, savings were enough to cover the cost of introducing safety devices to remove surgical smoke from the operating room and reusable patient grounding electrodes that prevent some injuries potentially caused by small sticky electrodes. ...
In another analysis, savings were enough to cover the cost of introducing safety devices to remove surgical smoke from the ope …
Comparison of the Effects of Surgical Smoke on the Air Quality and on the Physical Symptoms of Operating Room Staff.
Soysal GE, Ilce A, Lakestani S, Sit M, Avcioglu F. Soysal GE, et al. Biol Res Nurs. 2023 Jul;25(3):444-453. doi: 10.1177/10998004221151157. Epub 2023 Jan 7. Biol Res Nurs. 2023. PMID: 36609167 Review.
BACKGROUND: Surgical smoke can be a hazard because e it contains toxic gases with carcinogenic effects that may threaten health. This study aims to determine the effect of surgical smoke containing toxic chemicals on indoor air quality and examine empl …
BACKGROUND: Surgical smoke can be a hazard because e it contains toxic gases with carcinogenic effects that may threaten healt …
Comparison of surgical smoke between two approaches for endoscopic thyroidectomy and open thyroidectomy.
Zhang Z, Jin G, Liu X. Zhang Z, et al. BMC Surg. 2022 Dec 8;22(1):420. doi: 10.1186/s12893-022-01870-y. BMC Surg. 2022. PMID: 36482383 Free PMC article.
BACKGROUND: Surgical smoke has been recognized as a potential health risk by an increasing number of researchers. Moreover, the counts of surgical smoke produced during different surgical approaches are different. ...
BACKGROUND: Surgical smoke has been recognized as a potential health risk by an increasing number of researchers. Moreover, th …
[Surgical smoke management in the operating room].
Chene G. Chene G. Gynecol Obstet Fertil Senol. 2023 Jan;51(1):1-2. doi: 10.1016/j.gofs.2022.11.148. Epub 2022 Nov 30. Gynecol Obstet Fertil Senol. 2023. PMID: 36462713 French. No abstract available.
Smoke analysis of a new surgical system that applies low-temperature plasma.
Zhang B, Guan Q, Zhu Y, Zhu J, Liu X, Li S, Yang R, Li X. Zhang B, et al. Ann Transl Med. 2022 Oct;10(19):1053. doi: 10.21037/atm-22-608. Ann Transl Med. 2022. PMID: 36330412 Free PMC article.
The NTS-100 generated larger particles than did the ES and the PB (P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS: Surgical smoke contains harmful VOCs and PM, but the NTS-100 generated less hazardous surgical smoke than did the conventional ES and performed comparably to th …
The NTS-100 generated larger particles than did the ES and the PB (P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS: Surgical smoke contains harmful VO …
Development and validation of a deep learning-based laparoscopic system for improving video quality.
Zheng Q, Yang R, Ni X, Yang S, Jiang Z, Wang L, Chen Z, Liu X. Zheng Q, et al. Int J Comput Assist Radiol Surg. 2023 Feb;18(2):257-268. doi: 10.1007/s11548-022-02777-y. Epub 2022 Oct 15. Int J Comput Assist Radiol Surg. 2023. PMID: 36243805
PURPOSE: A clear surgical field of view is a prerequisite for successful laparoscopic surgery. Surgical smoke, image blur, and lens fogging can affect the clarity of laparoscopic imaging. ...
PURPOSE: A clear surgical field of view is a prerequisite for successful laparoscopic surgery. Surgical smoke, image blur, and …
Measurement and Control of Surgical Smoke to Enhance Surgical Team Safety.
Moon HJ, Lee WJ. Moon HJ, et al. J Korean Med Sci. 2022 Sep 19;37(36):e273. doi: 10.3346/jkms.2022.37.e273. J Korean Med Sci. 2022. PMID: 36123962 Free PMC article.
Amid the coronavirus disease 2019 era, concern about the safety of surgical teams related to surgical smoke (SS) is rising. As simple ventilation improvement methods (SVIMs), we replaced 4 of the 8 supply diffusers with a direction-adjustable louver-type, closed 2 o …
Amid the coronavirus disease 2019 era, concern about the safety of surgical teams related to surgical smoke (SS) is rising. As …
Surgical smoke: how an issue in healthcare fits a planetary health framework.
Barber L, Lane R, Holmes L, Murray N, Hamill JK. Barber L, et al. N Z Med J. 2022 Aug 19;135(1560):18-36. N Z Med J. 2022. PMID: 35999796
The aims of this study were to discover what healthcare workers thought about the problem of electrocautery smoke, the idea of a surgical smoke-free policy, and to formulate ideas on how the matter could be approached in an environmentally and socially responsible w …
The aims of this study were to discover what healthcare workers thought about the problem of electrocautery smoke, the idea of a surgical …
Guidelines in Practice: Surgical Smoke Safety.
Williams K. Williams K. AORN J. 2022 Aug;116(2):145-159. doi: 10.1002/aorn.13745. AORN J. 2022. PMID: 35880929
Surgical smoke is the vaporous and gaseous byproduct of the use of heat-producing devices on tissue. The contents of surgical smoke include harmful chemicals, viable and nonviable material, and viruses. ...
Surgical smoke is the vaporous and gaseous byproduct of the use of heat-producing devices on tissue. The contents of surgic …
Distribution of surgical smoke particles within a simulated laparoscopic cavity utilizing an AirSeal() system.
Lathers S, Krishnamoorthy M, Vasdev N, Tegan G. Lathers S, et al. J Med Eng Technol. 2023 Jan;47(1):12-28. doi: 10.1080/03091902.2022.2096134. Epub 2022 Jul 8. J Med Eng Technol. 2023. PMID: 35801978
An exploratory study was performed to determine the distribution of surgical smoke particulate matter (SSPM) and evacuation times within an AirSeal() System and a traditional insufflation access system in various simulated surgical scenarios. ...
An exploratory study was performed to determine the distribution of surgical smoke particulate matter (SSPM) and evacuation ti …
Occupational Hazards of Surgical Smoke and Achieving a Smoke Free Operating Room Environment: Asia-Pacific Consensus Statement on Practice Recommendations.
Heroor AA, Asaf BB, Deo SSV, Lau EH, Mok CW, DiPasco PJ, Jain P, Anand U. Heroor AA, et al. Front Public Health. 2022 May 26;10:899171. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.899171. eCollection 2022. Front Public Health. 2022. PMID: 35692344 Free PMC article.
BACKGROUND: Surgical smoke generated through energy devices may present detrimental effects on individuals present in the operating room (OR). Despite the concerns possibly associated with surgical smoke, there may be no mandatory policies that suggest …
BACKGROUND: Surgical smoke generated through energy devices may present detrimental effects on individuals present in the oper …
The Nursing Effect of PRECEDE Management on Occupational Exposure to Surgical Smoke: Based on a Randomized Controlled Study.
Ye H, Xin D, Hu X. Ye H, et al. Comput Math Methods Med. 2022 May 20;2022:8610517. doi: 10.1155/2022/8610517. eCollection 2022. Comput Math Methods Med. 2022. PMID: 35633927 Free PMC article. Retracted. Clinical Trial.
AIMS: According to the PRECEDE management model, evaluate the operating room nurses' knowledge, belief, and behavior scores on the protection of surgical smoke, understand their awareness of surgical smoke and the current status of protection, improve …
AIMS: According to the PRECEDE management model, evaluate the operating room nurses' knowledge, belief, and behavior scores on the protectio …
Factors Associated with Surgical Smoke Self-Protection Behavior of Operating Room Nurses.
Yu CL, Hsieh SI, Lin LH, Chi SF, Huang TH, Yeh SL, Wang C. Yu CL, et al. Healthcare (Basel). 2022 May 23;10(5):965. doi: 10.3390/healthcare10050965. Healthcare (Basel). 2022. PMID: 35628101 Free PMC article.
The data were analyzed by descriptive and linear regression. Attendance at in-service education with regard to surgical smoke, the attitude to surgical smoke, and surgical smoke self-protection barriers were significant factors found in m …
The data were analyzed by descriptive and linear regression. Attendance at in-service education with regard to surgical smoke, …
Clinical Issues-June 2022.
Jones E. Jones E. AORN J. 2022 Jun;115(6):577-584. doi: 10.1002/aorn.13693. AORN J. 2022. PMID: 35616459
Electrostatic precipitator device use during laparoscopic surgery Key words: electrostatic precipitation (ESP), surgical smoke precipitator, anions, visual field, medical device reporting (MDR). ...
Electrostatic precipitator device use during laparoscopic surgery Key words: electrostatic precipitation (ESP), surgical smoke …
The Problem with 'Suction Only' Methods to Reduce Surgical Smoke Exposure.
Rodger D. Rodger D. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2023 Jun;47(Suppl 1):56-57. doi: 10.1007/s00266-022-02917-4. Epub 2022 May 18. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2023. PMID: 35585193
Surgical staff and patients are frequently exposed to surgical smoke and there is mounting evidence that this may be harmful. Borsetti et al. have devised a novel approach to minimising intraoperative exposure to surgical smoke. Here, I briefly outline …
Surgical staff and patients are frequently exposed to surgical smoke and there is mounting evidence that this may be harmful. …
Dynamics of surgical smoke in the operating room during spinal surgery: Comparison of particulate matter 2.5-air concentration between the electric scalpel with and without a smoke evacuation pencil: A cross-sectional study.
Tanaka Y, Sawakami K, Shoji H, Segawa H, Ishikawa S, Kameyama H, Ohashi M, Watanabe K, Kawashima H. Tanaka Y, et al. J Orthop Sci. 2023 Jul;28(4):740-744. doi: 10.1016/j.jos.2022.04.010. Epub 2022 May 15. J Orthop Sci. 2023. PMID: 35585006
BACKGROUND: Surgical smoke is a vaporous by-product generated during tissue incision and cauterization with an electric scalpel. ...Among them, it contains many fine particles called particulate matter (PM) 2.5, which are harmful and hazardous to the human body. We …
BACKGROUND: Surgical smoke is a vaporous by-product generated during tissue incision and cauterization with an electric scalpe …
Polarization-based smoke removal method for surgical images.
Wang D, Qi J, Huang B, Noble E, Stoyanov D, Gao J, Elson DS. Wang D, et al. Biomed Opt Express. 2022 Mar 22;13(4):2364-2379. doi: 10.1364/BOE.451517. eCollection 2022 Apr 1. Biomed Opt Express. 2022. PMID: 35519263 Free PMC article.
Polarization is a fundamental property of light and polarization-resolved imaging has been studied and applied to general visibility restoration scenarios such as for smog or mist removal or in underwater environments. However, there is no related research or application for s …
Polarization is a fundamental property of light and polarization-resolved imaging has been studied and applied to general visibility restora …
Clinical significance of lipid droplets formed in the peritoneal fluid after laparoscopic surgery for gastric cancer.
Park SH, Bae SW, Jeong KY, Koo EH, Choi JH, Park JH, Kong SH, Choi WS, Park DJ, Lee HJ, Yang HK. Park SH, et al. Surg Endosc. 2022 Aug;36(8):6095-6104. doi: 10.1007/s00464-022-09173-2. Epub 2022 Mar 21. Surg Endosc. 2022. PMID: 35312849
BACKGROUND: Several studies have previously reported that laparoscopic surgery using an energy sealing device generates hazardous surgical smoke. However, the droplets appearing on the surface of peritoneal fluid irrigated with saline, after dissection phase of lapa …
BACKGROUND: Several studies have previously reported that laparoscopic surgery using an energy sealing device generates hazardous surgica …
Occupational Hazards of Orthopedic Surgery Exposures: Infection, Smoke, and Noise.
Kugelman D, Weppler CG, Warren CF, Lajam CM. Kugelman D, et al. J Arthroplasty. 2022 Aug;37(8):1470-1473. doi: 10.1016/j.arth.2022.03.034. Epub 2022 Mar 15. J Arthroplasty. 2022. PMID: 35304300
The orthopedic environment exposes surgeons and staff to infection, surgical smoke, and high levels of noise. It is helpful to understand how exposure increases the risk for adverse health consequences. ...
The orthopedic environment exposes surgeons and staff to infection, surgical smoke, and high levels of noise. It is helpful to …
Simple smoke ventilation method for uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery.
Mizukami Y, Maki R, Adachi H. Mizukami Y, et al. Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg. 2022 Jul 9;35(2):ivac061. doi: 10.1093/icvts/ivac061. Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg. 2022. PMID: 35238383 Free PMC article.
Thus, a suction instrument needs to be held by the surgeon's nondominant hand to remove surgical smoke, mist, and moisture. Here, we describe a simple, easy and cost-effective surgical smoke ventilation technique for uniportal video-assisted thoracosco …
Thus, a suction instrument needs to be held by the surgeon's nondominant hand to remove surgical smoke, mist, and moisture. He …
Impact of Surgical Smoke on the Surgical Team and Operating Room Nurses and Its Reduction Strategies: A Systematic Review.
Merajikhah A, Imani B, Khazaei S, Bouraghi H. Merajikhah A, et al. Iran J Public Health. 2022 Jan;51(1):27-36. doi: 10.18502/ijph.v51i1.8289. Iran J Public Health. 2022. PMID: 35223623 Free PMC article. Review.
BACKGROUND: Surgical smoke is an integral part of surgical operations that the surgical team has been exposed to for so long. ...METHODS: A systematic review was conducted focusing on the complexity of surgical smoke. PubMed, Scopus and web of science …
BACKGROUND: Surgical smoke is an integral part of surgical operations that the surgical team has been exposed to for so long. …
Measurement of particulate matter 2.5 in surgical smoke and its health hazards.
Okoshi K, Hida K, Kinoshita K, Morishima T, Nagai Y, Tomizawa Y, Yorozuya K, Nishida T, Matsumoto H, Yamato H. Okoshi K, et al. Surg Today. 2022 Sep;52(9):1341-1347. doi: 10.1007/s00595-022-02473-z. Epub 2022 Feb 21. Surg Today. 2022. PMID: 35188600 Free PMC article.
PURPOSE: Surgical smoke is generated during the cauterization, coagulation, and incision of biological tissues by electrocautery, ultrasonic coagulation, incising devices, and lasers. Surgical smoke comprises water, water vapor, steam, and some particu …
PURPOSE: Surgical smoke is generated during the cauterization, coagulation, and incision of biological tissues by electrocaute …
Surgical smoke: modern mobile smoke evacuation systems improve occupational safety in the operating theatre.
Gioutsos K, Nguyen TL, Biber U, Enderle MD, Koss A, Kocher GJ. Gioutsos K, et al. Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg. 2022 May 2;34(5):775-782. doi: 10.1093/icvts/ivac024. Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg. 2022. PMID: 35137083 Free PMC article.
METHODS: Electrosurgical incisions were performed on fresh porcine liver in an operating room with vertical laminar flow. The generated surgical smoke was analysed with proton-transfer-reaction mass spectrometry with and without the use of a mobile smoke evacuation …
METHODS: Electrosurgical incisions were performed on fresh porcine liver in an operating room with vertical laminar flow. The generated s …
Removal of smoke effects in laparoscopic surgery via adversarial neural network and the dark channel prior.
Salazar-Colores S, Moreno HA, Moya U, Ortiz-Echeverri CJ, Paz LAT, Flores G. Salazar-Colores S, et al. Cir Cir. 2022;90(1):74-83. doi: 10.24875/CIRU.20000951. Cir Cir. 2022. PMID: 35120113 Free article. English.
BACKGROUND: In laparoscopic surgery, image quality can be severely degraded by surgical smoke caused by the use of tissue dissection tools that reduce the visibility of the observed organs and tissues. ...METHOD: Development of a hybrid approach to eliminating the e …
BACKGROUND: In laparoscopic surgery, image quality can be severely degraded by surgical smoke caused by the use of tissue diss …
Investigating surgical smoke in otolaryngology operating rooms.
Li CI, Chou YH, Pai JY, Chen CH, Chiang MC. Li CI, et al. Sci Rep. 2022 Feb 2;12(1):1719. doi: 10.1038/s41598-022-05701-1. Sci Rep. 2022. PMID: 35110589 Free PMC article.
Surgical smoke is a common chemical hazard produced from the use of electrocautery, laser, or ultrasonic scalpels during surgery. It has been proved harmful to medical personnel. Thus, it is important to monitor surgical smoke concentrations in the ope …
Surgical smoke is a common chemical hazard produced from the use of electrocautery, laser, or ultrasonic scalpels during surge …
Preventing Exposure to Surgical Smoke.
Vance ME, Strauss F. Vance ME, et al. AORN J. 2022 Feb;115(2):169-174. doi: 10.1002/aorn.13613. AORN J. 2022. PMID: 35084771 No abstract available.
Implementing a Surgical Smoke Evacuation Policy and Procedure: A Quality Improvement Project.
Ostapovych U, Vortman R. Ostapovych U, et al. AORN J. 2022 Feb;115(2):139-146. doi: 10.1002/aorn.13603. AORN J. 2022. PMID: 35084765 Review.
Energy-generating surgical devices (eg, electrosurgical units, lasers) produce surgical smoke that can cause negative health effects in exposed individuals. In 2019, a review of nursing documentation at an urban teaching hospital revealed that personnel were properl …
Energy-generating surgical devices (eg, electrosurgical units, lasers) produce surgical smoke that can cause negative health e …
Patient with gastric cancer who underwent distal gastrectomy after treatment of COVID-19 infection diagnosed by preoperative PCR screening.
Kimura A, Morinaga N, Wada W, Ogata K, Okuyama T, Kato H, Sohda M, Shirabe K, Saeki H. Kimura A, et al. Surg Case Rep. 2022 Jan 17;8(1):12. doi: 10.1186/s40792-022-01367-z. Surg Case Rep. 2022. PMID: 35038069 Free PMC article.
We avoided ultrasonic scalpels and used a Crystal Vision 450D surgical smoke evacuator (I.C. Medical, Inc., Phoenix, AZ, USA) to reduce intraoperative surgical smoke. ...If possible, elective surgery should be performed 4 to 6 weeks after recovery from …
We avoided ultrasonic scalpels and used a Crystal Vision 450D surgical smoke evacuator (I.C. Medical, Inc., Phoenix, AZ, USA) …
In vivo and in vitro study of the potential hazards of surgical smoke during cervical cancer treatment with an ultrasonic scalpel.
Yan L, Liu Y, Zhang J, Chen X, Li J, Zhu X. Yan L, et al. Gynecol Oncol. 2022 Mar;164(3):587-595. doi: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2022.01.006. Epub 2022 Jan 13. Gynecol Oncol. 2022. PMID: 35033382 Free article.
Surgical smoke-filtered cells were cultured and subcutaneously injected into nude mice. ...Surgical smoke is an occupational hazard to health care workers....
Surgical smoke-filtered cells were cultured and subcutaneously injected into nude mice. ...Surgical smoke is an …
Attitude, preventive practice and perceived barriers among perioperative and anesthesia nurses toward surgical smoke hazards during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Lotfi M, Sheikhalipour Z, Zamanzadeh V, Aghazadeh A, Khordeforoush H, Rahmani P, Akhuleh OZ. Lotfi M, et al. Perioper Care Oper Room Manag. 2022 Mar;26:100234. doi: 10.1016/j.pcorm.2021.100234. Epub 2021 Dec 15. Perioper Care Oper Room Manag. 2022. PMID: 34957337 Free PMC article.
BACKGROUND: Surgical smoke (SS), which is produced by the use of high-temperature devices for cutting and coagulation of tissue during surgical procedures, is considered a serious threat to the health of operating room (OR) staff due to the presence of hazardous sub …
BACKGROUND: Surgical smoke (SS), which is produced by the use of high-temperature devices for cutting and coagulation of tissu …
Laparoscopic surgery produced less surgical smoke and contamination comparing with open surgery: the pilot study in fresh cadaveric experiment in COVID-19 pandemic.
Taweerutchana V, Suwatthanarak T, Methasate A, Akaraviputh T, Swangsri J, Phalanusitthepha C, Trakarnsanga A, Parakonthun T, Srisuworanan N, Tawantanakorn T, Ratanalekha R, Lohsiriwat V, Chinswangwatanakul V. Taweerutchana V, et al. BMC Surg. 2021 Dec 16;21(1):422. doi: 10.1186/s12893-021-01432-8. BMC Surg. 2021. PMID: 34915893 Free PMC article.
Therefore, the potential viral transmission from any surgical created smoke in these patients is of concern especially in laparoscopic surgery. This study aimed to compare the amount of surgical smoke and surgical field contamination between laparoscopic and open su …
Therefore, the potential viral transmission from any surgical created smoke in these patients is of concern especially in laparoscopic surge …
Guideline Quick View: Surgical Smoke.
[No authors listed] [No authors listed] AORN J. 2021 Dec;114(6):653-656. doi: 10.1002/aorn.13594. AORN J. 2021. PMID: 34846733 No abstract available.
Surgical Smoke and Biological Symptoms in Healthcare Professionals and Patients: A Systematic Review.
Canicoba ARB, Poveda VB. Canicoba ARB, et al. J Perianesth Nurs. 2022 Feb;37(1):130-136. doi: 10.1016/j.jopan.2021.06.106. Epub 2021 Nov 19. J Perianesth Nurs. 2022. PMID: 34802919 Review.
PURPOSE: This study aimed to identify the evidence in the scientific literature between exposure to surgical smoke and biological symptoms in healthcare professionals and patients. ...CONCLUSION: The scientific literature on the biological symptoms of surgical …
PURPOSE: This study aimed to identify the evidence in the scientific literature between exposure to surgical smoke and biologi …
Characterisation of trocar associated gas leaks during laparoscopic surgery.
Robertson D, Sterke F, van Weteringen W, Arezzo A, Mintz Y, Nickel F; Technology committee of the European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES); Horeman T. Robertson D, et al. Surg Endosc. 2022 Jun;36(6):4542-4551. doi: 10.1007/s00464-021-08807-1. Epub 2021 Nov 3. Surg Endosc. 2022. PMID: 34731302 Free PMC article.
BACKGROUND: During laparoscopy, the abdominal cavity is insufflated with carbon dioxide (CO(2)) that could become contaminated with viruses and surgical smoke. Medical staff is potentially exposed when this gas leaks into the operating room through the instruments a …
BACKGROUND: During laparoscopy, the abdominal cavity is insufflated with carbon dioxide (CO(2)) that could become contaminated with viruses …
Clearing the air on surgical plume.
Watters DA, Foran P, McKinley S, Campbell G. Watters DA, et al. ANZ J Surg. 2022 Jan;92(1-2):57-61. doi: 10.1111/ans.17340. Epub 2021 Nov 1. ANZ J Surg. 2022. PMID: 34724305 Review.
BACKGROUND: Surgical smoke or plume is produced by a variety of surgical coagulators and dissectors. ...METHOD: This paper is a narrative review of potential risks, including any associated with COVID-19, and options for mitigation. RESULTS: Surgical smoke …
BACKGROUND: Surgical smoke or plume is produced by a variety of surgical coagulators and dissectors. ...METHOD: This paper is …
Surgical Smoke Safety.
Spruce L. Spruce L. AORN J. 2021 Nov;114(5):493-501. doi: 10.1002/aorn.13543. AORN J. 2021. PMID: 34706079 No abstract available.
Clinical Issues-November 2021.
Jones E. Jones E. AORN J. 2021 Nov;114(5):503-509. doi: 10.1002/aorn.13545. AORN J. 2021. PMID: 34706075
Occupational human papillomavirus vaccination for health care workers Key words: human papillomavirus (HPV), vaccination, occupational exposure, surgical smoke. Respiratory protection during smoke-generating treatment of human papillomavirus lesions Key words: human …
Occupational human papillomavirus vaccination for health care workers Key words: human papillomavirus (HPV), vaccination, occupational expos …
Exposure of operating room surgical staff to surgical smoke under different ventilation schemes.
Hofer V, Kriegel M. Hofer V, et al. Indoor Air. 2022 Jan;32(1):e12947. doi: 10.1111/ina.12947. Epub 2021 Oct 27. Indoor Air. 2022. PMID: 34704629
UDAF was the only airflow scheme in which the presence of surgical lights affected personnel exposure to surgical smoke; where the presence of OR lights greatly increased surgical smoke exposure due to the wake below the lights. In summary, it was foun …
UDAF was the only airflow scheme in which the presence of surgical lights affected personnel exposure to surgical smoke; where …
Optimizing Parameters for Smoke Evacuation.
Ahluwalia J, de Golian E, Yuan J, Brian Jiang SI. Ahluwalia J, et al. Dermatol Surg. 2021 Nov 1;47(11):1445-1447. doi: 10.1097/DSS.0000000000003228. Dermatol Surg. 2021. PMID: 34699438
BACKGROUND: Current literature lacks recommendations regarding the ideal organization of the smoke evacuation system to minimize inhalation of surgical smoke. OBJECTIVE: This study determines optimal parameters of the smoke evacuation system with respect to the surg …
BACKGROUND: Current literature lacks recommendations regarding the ideal organization of the smoke evacuation system to minimize inhalation …
COVID-19 transmission in surgical smoke during laparoscopy and open surgery: a systematic review.
Matta I, Laganà AS, Ghabi E, Bitar L, Ayed A, Petousis S, Vitale SG, Sleiman Z. Matta I, et al. Minim Invasive Ther Allied Technol. 2022 Jun;31(5):690-697. doi: 10.1080/13645706.2021.1982728. Epub 2021 Oct 6. Minim Invasive Ther Allied Technol. 2022. PMID: 34612141 Review.
AIM: To evaluate the risk of SARS-CoV-2 transmission in surgical smoke and aerosols during laparoscopy and open surgery. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A systematic review (PROSPERO ID: CRD42021268366) was performed according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic R …
AIM: To evaluate the risk of SARS-CoV-2 transmission in surgical smoke and aerosols during laparoscopy and open surgery. MATER …
Guideline for surgical smoke safety.
Croke L. Croke L. AORN J. 2021 Oct;114(4):P4-P6. doi: 10.1002/aorn.13523. AORN J. 2021. PMID: 34586664 No abstract available.
Operating room nurses' perceptions of the impact of surgical smoke and its countermeasures: A mixed-methods study.
Moon HN, Park BH, Chang SO. Moon HN, et al. Nurs Health Sci. 2021 Dec;23(4):898-907. doi: 10.1111/nhs.12885. Epub 2021 Oct 7. Nurs Health Sci. 2021. PMID: 34561941
Although surgical team members are exposed to surgical smoke, most do not fully recognize the hazards of such exposure during surgery. This study aimed to explore the perceptions of surgical smoke and its countermeasures in the operating room, specific …
Although surgical team members are exposed to surgical smoke, most do not fully recognize the hazards of such exposure during …
Association of Occupational Exposure to Inhaled Agents in Operating Rooms With Incidence of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Among US Female Nurses.
Xie W, Dumas O, Varraso R, Boggs KM, Camargo CA Jr, Stokes AC. Xie W, et al. JAMA Netw Open. 2021 Sep 1;4(9):e2125749. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2021.25749. JAMA Netw Open. 2021. PMID: 34542617 Free PMC article.
IMPORTANCE: Employment in operating rooms (ORs) may involve exposure to several inhaled agents, including surgical smoke and disinfectants, which are associated with adverse respiratory health effects. ...Additional studies with more recent and direct environmental …
IMPORTANCE: Employment in operating rooms (ORs) may involve exposure to several inhaled agents, including surgical smoke and d …
Transmission Possibility of COVID-19 via Surgical Smoke Generated by the Use of Laparoscopic Approaches: A Subject of Debate During the Pandemic.
Vaghef Davari F, Sharifi A. Vaghef Davari F, et al. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A. 2021 Oct;31(10):1106-1113. doi: 10.1089/lap.2021.0498. Epub 2021 Sep 17. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A. 2021. PMID: 34534021
Materials and Methods: We reviewed the English literature that were indexed in the PubMed, Google Scholar, and Scopus databases by using key words including Virus, viral transmission, surgical smoke, surgical plum, laparoscopy, and COVID-19 both solely and in two-wo …
Materials and Methods: We reviewed the English literature that were indexed in the PubMed, Google Scholar, and Scopus databases by using key …
Detection of human coronavirus RNA in surgical smoke generated by surgical devices.
Yokoe T, Kita M, Odaka T, Fujisawa J, Hisamatsu Y, Okada H. Yokoe T, et al. J Hosp Infect. 2021 Nov;117:89-95. doi: 10.1016/j.jhin.2021.08.022. Epub 2021 Aug 27. J Hosp Infect. 2021. PMID: 34461176 Free PMC article.
Furthermore, a surgical mask was placed centrally in the vacuum line to evaluate its ability to filter viral RNA present in the surgical smoke. FINDINGS: In this model, 1/10(6) to 1/10(5) of the viral RNA contained in the incision target was detected in the collecte …
Furthermore, a surgical mask was placed centrally in the vacuum line to evaluate its ability to filter viral RNA present in the surgical …
Intraoperative Measures to Reduce the Risk of COVID-19 Transmission During Minimally Invasive Procedures: A Systematic Review and Critical Appraisal of Societies' Recommendations.
Tommaselli GA, Grange P, Ricketts CD, Clymer JW, Fryrear RS 2nd. Tommaselli GA, et al. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech. 2021 Jul 28;31(6):765-777. doi: 10.1097/SLE.0000000000000972. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech. 2021. PMID: 34320592 Free PMC article.
BACKGROUND: The coronavirus 2019 pandemic and the hypothetical risk of virus transmission through aerosolized CO2 or surgical smoke produced during minimally invasive surgery (MIS) procedures have prompted societies to issue recommendations on measures to reduce thi …
BACKGROUND: The coronavirus 2019 pandemic and the hypothetical risk of virus transmission through aerosolized CO2 or surgical smok …
A study to quantify surgical plume and survey the efficiency of different local exhaust ventilations.
Cheng PC, Wen MH, Hsu WL, Cheng PW, Liao LJ. Cheng PC, et al. Sci Rep. 2021 Jul 8;11(1):14096. doi: 10.1038/s41598-021-92859-9. Sci Rep. 2021. PMID: 34238937 Free PMC article.
This study aimed to compare the concentration of surgical smoke produced by different tissues and electric diathermy modes and to measure the effectiveness of various local exhaust ventilations. ...We found that all three smoke extractors had more than 96% efficienc …
This study aimed to compare the concentration of surgical smoke produced by different tissues and electric diathermy modes and …
Occupational exposures in the operating room: Are surgeons well-equipped?
Landford WN, Ngaage LM, Lee E, Rasko Y, Yang R, Slezak S, Redett R. Landford WN, et al. PLoS One. 2021 Jul 2;16(7):e0253785. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0253785. eCollection 2021. PLoS One. 2021. PMID: 34214125 Free PMC article.
Surgical trainees were less likely to have been trained in cytotoxic drugs (OR 0.22, p<0.001), methylmethacrylate (OR 0.15, p<0.001), patient lifting (OR 0.43, p = 0.009), radiation (OR 0.40, p = 0.007), and surgical smoke (OR 0.41, p = 0.041) than attending s …
Surgical trainees were less likely to have been trained in cytotoxic drugs (OR 0.22, p<0.001), methylmethacrylate (OR 0.15, p<0.001), …
An Economical and Available Solution for Surgical Smoke in Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery.
Guo H, Wang X, Li W, Zhang J. Guo H, et al. Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Mar;113(3):e231-e233. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2021.06.004. Epub 2021 Jun 25. Ann Thorac Surg. 2022. PMID: 34181892
During video-assisted thoracic surgery, surgical smoke can interfere with the vision and attention of surgeons. In addition, the harmful substances in the surgical smoke also threaten the health of the surgical staff. In practice, we designed an econom …
During video-assisted thoracic surgery, surgical smoke can interfere with the vision and attention of surgeons. In addition, t …
Global attitudes in the management of acute appendicitis during COVID-19 pandemic: ACIE Appy Study.
Ielpo B, Podda M, Pellino G, Pata F, Caruso R, Gravante G, Di Saverio S; ACIE Appy Study Collaborative. Ielpo B, et al. Br J Surg. 2021 Jun 22;108(6):717-726. doi: 10.1002/bjs.11999. Epub 2020 Oct 8. Br J Surg. 2021. PMID: 34157090 Free PMC article.
One-third changed their approach from laparoscopic to open surgery owing to the popular (but evidence-lacking) advice from expert groups during the initial phase of the pandemic. No agreement on how to filter surgical smoke plume during laparoscopy was identified. T …
One-third changed their approach from laparoscopic to open surgery owing to the popular (but evidence-lacking) advice from expert groups dur …
Co-occurrence balanced time series classification for the semi-supervised recognition of surgical smoke.
Reiter W. Reiter W. Int J Comput Assist Radiol Surg. 2021 Nov;16(11):2021-2027. doi: 10.1007/s11548-021-02411-3. Epub 2021 May 25. Int J Comput Assist Radiol Surg. 2021. PMID: 34032964
PURPOSE: Automatic recognition and removal of smoke in surgical procedures can reduce risks to the patient by supporting the surgeon. Surgical smoke changes its visibility over time, impacting the vision depending on its amount and the volume of the body cavity. ... …
PURPOSE: Automatic recognition and removal of smoke in surgical procedures can reduce risks to the patient by supporting the surgeon. Sur …
Chemical Components of Smoke Produced From Versatile Training Tissue Models Using Electrocautery.
Morimoto G, Kawahira H, Takayama S, Lefor AK. Morimoto G, et al. Simul Healthc. 2022 Feb 1;17(1):29-34. doi: 10.1097/SIH.0000000000000578. Simul Healthc. 2022. PMID: 34009917 Free PMC article.
INTRODUCTION: While exposure of surgeons and other staff to surgical smoke is an increasing health risk concern, there is a similar risk for users in surgical simulation and training. ...
INTRODUCTION: While exposure of surgeons and other staff to surgical smoke is an increasing health risk concern, there is a si …
Smoke Evacuation During Laparoscopic Surgery: A Problem Beyond the COVID-19 Period. A Quantitative Analysis of CO2 Environmental Dispersion Using Different Devices.
Bracale U, Silvestri V, Pontecorvi E, Russo I, Triassi M, Cassinotti E, Merola G, Montuori P, Boni L, Corcione F. Bracale U, et al. Surg Innov. 2022 Apr;29(2):154-159. doi: 10.1177/15533506211014857. Epub 2021 May 7. Surg Innov. 2022. PMID: 33961529 Free PMC article.
SAGES and EAES raised the issue of the transmission of infection through the surgical smoke during laparoscopy. They recommended the use of smoke evacuation devices (SEDs) with CO(2) filtering systems. ...
SAGES and EAES raised the issue of the transmission of infection through the surgical smoke during laparoscopy. They recommend …
Domain adaptation and self-supervised learning for surgical margin detection.
Santilli AML, Jamzad A, Sedghi A, Kaufmann M, Logan K, Wallis J, Ren KYM, Janssen N, Merchant S, Engel J, McKay D, Varma S, Wang A, Fichtinger G, Rudan JF, Mousavi P. Santilli AML, et al. Int J Comput Assist Radiol Surg. 2021 May;16(5):861-869. doi: 10.1007/s11548-021-02381-6. Epub 2021 May 6. Int J Comput Assist Radiol Surg. 2021. PMID: 33956307
The iKnife is a mass spectrometry modality that produces real-time margin information based on the metabolite signatures in surgical smoke. Using this modality and real-time tissue classification, surgeons could remove all cancerous tissue during the initial surgery …
The iKnife is a mass spectrometry modality that produces real-time margin information based on the metabolite signatures in surgical …
A Quantitative Analysis of Surgical Smoke Exposure as an Occupational Hazard.
Stewart CL, Raoof M, Lingeman R, Malkas L, Flores V, Caldwell K, Fong Y, Melstrom K. Stewart CL, et al. Ann Surg. 2021 Aug 1;274(2):306-311. doi: 10.1097/SLA.0000000000004920. Ann Surg. 2021. PMID: 33938490
OBJECTIVE: We hypothesized that OR airborne PM was different in quantity and mutagenic potential than office air and cigarette smoke. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA: Exposure to surgical smoke has been equated to cigarette smoking and thought to be hazardous to health c …
OBJECTIVE: We hypothesized that OR airborne PM was different in quantity and mutagenic potential than office air and cigarette smoke. SUMMAR …
Fine particles in surgical smoke affect embryonic cardiomyocyte differentiation through oxidative stress and mitophagy.
Zhou R, Xia M, Zhang L, Cheng Y, Yan J, Sun Y, Wang J, Jiang H. Zhou R, et al. Ecotoxicol Environ Saf. 2021 Jul 1;217:112259. doi: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2021.112259. Epub 2021 Apr 25. Ecotoxicol Environ Saf. 2021. PMID: 33910067 Free article.
Surgical smoke is widespread in operating rooms, and fine particles are the main toxic components. However, the effect of fine particles in surgical smoke on embryonic development has not yet been studied. This study evaluated the effect of fine partic …
Surgical smoke is widespread in operating rooms, and fine particles are the main toxic components. However, the effect of fine …
Bacteria in Surgical Smoke: A Self-controlled Laboratory Study Using Porcine Spinal Tissues.
Zhu Z, Liu N, Xia W, Liu H, Wood KB, Wang K. Zhu Z, et al. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2021 Dec 1;46(23):E1230-E1237. doi: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000004079. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2021. PMID: 33907080
SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA: The year 2020 has seen a surge in legislation regarding surgical smoke evacuation in the operating room across the United States. Surgical smoke contains numerous toxic and carcinogenic substances, which spine surgeons and o …
SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA: The year 2020 has seen a surge in legislation regarding surgical smoke evacuation in the operating …
Use of urinary hippuric acid and o-/p-/m-methyl hippuric acid to evaluate surgical smoke exposure in operating room healthcare personnel.
Chiu CH, Chen CT, Cheng MH, Pao LH, Wang C, Wan GH. Chiu CH, et al. Ecotoxicol Environ Saf. 2021 Jul 1;217:112231. doi: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2021.112231. Epub 2021 Apr 13. Ecotoxicol Environ Saf. 2021. PMID: 33862429 Free article.
Toluene and xylene are common components of surgical smoke, whereas hippuric acid (HA) and methylhippuric acid (MHA) are the products of toluene and xylene metabolism in humans, respectively. ...Healthcare personnel should be aware of the risk of exposure to surg …
Toluene and xylene are common components of surgical smoke, whereas hippuric acid (HA) and methylhippuric acid (MHA) are the p …
Treatment of Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis: Case Series and Review of Technique.
Manley C, Hutchinson C, Mahajan A, Ibrahim O, Folch E, Kumar R. Manley C, et al. Surg Technol Int. 2021 May 20;38:139-143. doi: 10.52198/21.STI.38.GS1408. Surg Technol Int. 2021. PMID: 33844241 Review.
There have been documented cases of healthcare workers contracting HPV after exposure to surgical smoke during ablation of papilloma and measures should be taken to avoid inhalation of the smoke plume. For proximal lesions that are accessible to a microdebrider, thi …
There have been documented cases of healthcare workers contracting HPV after exposure to surgical smoke during ablation of pap …
Chemical composition of surgical smoke produced during the loop electrosurgical excision procedure when treating cervical intraepithelial neoplasia.
Liu Y, Zhao M, Shao Y, Yan L, Zhu X. Liu Y, et al. World J Surg Oncol. 2021 Apr 9;19(1):103. doi: 10.1186/s12957-021-02211-8. World J Surg Oncol. 2021. PMID: 33836794 Free PMC article.
BACKGROUND: As LEEP (loop electrosurgical excision procedure) is being increasingly used for the diagnosis and treatment of uterine cervical intraepithelial neoplasia, surgical smoke during LEEP has become an inevitable health issue. Therefore, in this study, exposu …
BACKGROUND: As LEEP (loop electrosurgical excision procedure) is being increasingly used for the diagnosis and treatment of uterine cervical …
Aerosols, airflow, and airspace contamination during laparoscopy.
Hardy N, Dalli J, Khan MF, Nolan K, Cahill RA. Hardy N, et al. Br J Surg. 2021 Sep 27;108(9):1022-1025. doi: 10.1093/bjs/znab114. Br J Surg. 2021. PMID: 33829231 Free PMC article.
There is anyway a need for increased awareness and understanding of the occupational hazard for surgical teams regarding unfiltered escape of pollutants generated by surgical smoke and other microbials. Here, the aerosol-generating nature of this access modality was …
There is anyway a need for increased awareness and understanding of the occupational hazard for surgical teams regarding unfiltered escape o …
Potential Risk and Safety Measures in Laparoscopy in COVID-19 Positive Patients.
Tummers FH, Draaisma WA, Demirkiran A, Brouwer TA, Lagerveld BW, van Schrojenstein Lantman ES, Spijkers K, Coppus SF, Jansen FW. Tummers FH, et al. Surg Innov. 2022 Feb;29(1):73-79. doi: 10.1177/15533506211003527. Epub 2021 Mar 31. Surg Innov. 2022. PMID: 33788655 Free PMC article.
Articles reporting information regarding COVID-19 or other relevant viruses and laparoscopy, surgical smoke, aerosols and viral transmission were included. Results. ...
Articles reporting information regarding COVID-19 or other relevant viruses and laparoscopy, surgical smoke, aerosols and vira …
Environmental Safety of the 180-W GreenLight Laser: A Pilot Study On Plume And Irrigating Fluids.
Ferrari G, Ferrari AM, Campobasso D, Modenese A, Rijo E, Misrai V, Rosa R, Cindolo L. Ferrari G, et al. Urology. 2021 Aug;154:227-232. doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2021.03.016. Epub 2021 Mar 27. Urology. 2021. PMID: 33785403
METHODS: A prospective study was performed to analyze the surgical smoke generated during photoselective vaporization of the prostate (PVP) using the 180-W GL-XPS GreenLight Laser system. Surgical smoke samples were collected from 5 patients, and irrig …
METHODS: A prospective study was performed to analyze the surgical smoke generated during photoselective vaporization of the p …
COVID-19 infection risk by open and laparoscopic surgical smoke: A systematic review of the literature.
Antunes D, Lami M, Chukwudi A, Dey A, Patel M, Shabana A, Shams M, Slack Z, Bond-Smith G, Tebala G. Antunes D, et al. Surgeon. 2021 Dec;19(6):e452-e461. doi: 10.1016/j.surge.2021.02.003. Epub 2021 Mar 3. Surgeon. 2021. PMID: 33757651 Free PMC article. Review.
The quality of those studies is generally quite low. We were not able to find any evidence directly linking surgical smoke with viral transmission, other than in patients with active HPV infection. DISCUSSION: Inhalation of surgical smoke can be genera …
The quality of those studies is generally quite low. We were not able to find any evidence directly linking surgical smoke wit …
Are we putting ourselves in danger? Occupational hazards and job safety for orthopaedic surgeons.
Ryu RC, Behrens PH, Malik AT, Lester JD, Ahmad CS. Ryu RC, et al. J Orthop. 2021 Feb 20;24:96-101. doi: 10.1016/j.jor.2021.02.023. eCollection 2021 Mar-Apr. J Orthop. 2021. PMID: 33716416 Free PMC article. Review.
Occupational hazards specific to the field of orthopaedics include infectious organisms, radiation, surgical smoke, chemicals, hazardous noise, musculoskeletal injury, and psychosocial stressors. ...
Occupational hazards specific to the field of orthopaedics include infectious organisms, radiation, surgical smoke, chemicals, …
Does surgical smoke matter?
Lee SH. Lee SH. J Minim Invasive Surg. 2021 Mar 15;24(1):1-4. doi: 10.7602/jmis.2021.24.1.1. J Minim Invasive Surg. 2021. PMID: 35601277 Free PMC article. Review.
Unlike the usual transmission patterns of other viral diseases, the asymptomatic or presymptomatic transmission of COVID-19 has caused difficulties in disease control around the globe. Surgical smoke or fumes may carry viruses. However, there is no evidence that the …
Unlike the usual transmission patterns of other viral diseases, the asymptomatic or presymptomatic transmission of COVID-19 has caused diffi …
Laparoscopic surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic: detection of SARS-COV-2 in abdominal tissues, fluids, and surgical smoke.
Cheruiyot I, Sehmi P, Ngure B, Misiani M, Karau P, Olabu B, Henry BM, Lippi G, Cirocchi R, Ogeng'o J. Cheruiyot I, et al. Langenbecks Arch Surg. 2021 Jun;406(4):1007-1014. doi: 10.1007/s00423-021-02142-8. Epub 2021 Mar 6. Langenbecks Arch Surg. 2021. PMID: 33675407 Free PMC article.
BACKGROUND: There are still concerns over the safety of laparoscopic surgery in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients due to the potential risk of viral transmission through surgical smoke/laparoscopic pneumoperitoneum. METHODS: We performed a systematic revi …
BACKGROUND: There are still concerns over the safety of laparoscopic surgery in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients due to the pote …
Risks Faced by Nurses and Mitigation Strategies for the Daytime Operating Room: A Review.
Wu K, Yang X, Dai H. Wu K, et al. Altern Ther Health Med. 2021 Jul;27(4):34-40. Altern Ther Health Med. 2021. PMID: 33620332 Review.
Our study aims to give an overview of the risks and safety concerns of operating room nurses as reported in the literature and to look at the strategies or countermeasures that can be taken to surmount them. Major needle and sharps injuries. radiation and surgical smoke …
Our study aims to give an overview of the risks and safety concerns of operating room nurses as reported in the literature and to look at th …
Comparison of surgical smoke between open surgery and laparoscopic surgery for colorectal disease in the COVID-19 era.
Kameyama H, Otani T, Yamazaki T, Iwaya A, Uehara H, Harada R, Hirai M, Komatsu M, Kubota A, Katada T, Kobayashi K, Sato D, Yokoyama N, Kuwabara S, Tanaka Y, Sawakami K. Kameyama H, et al. Surg Endosc. 2022 Feb;36(2):1243-1250. doi: 10.1007/s00464-021-08394-1. Epub 2021 Feb 22. Surg Endosc. 2022. PMID: 33616729 Free PMC article.
BACKGROUND: Surgical smoke during operation is a well-known health hazard for medical staff. This study aimed to investigate the dynamics of surgical smoke during open surgery or laparoscopic surgery for colorectal disease. ...
BACKGROUND: Surgical smoke during operation is a well-known health hazard for medical staff. This study aimed to investigate t …
Propensity of aerosol and droplet creation during oculoplastic procedures: A risk assessment with high-speed imaging amidst COVID-19 pandemic.
Gupta R, Pandey K, Thomas R, Basu S, Shetty B, Shetty R, Roy AS. Gupta R, et al. Indian J Ophthalmol. 2021 Mar;69(3):734-738. doi: 10.4103/ijo.IJO_2859_20. Indian J Ophthalmol. 2021. PMID: 33595513 Free PMC article.
RESULTS: The use of a mechanized drill at 35000 rpm and a 3 mm fluted burr generated aerosol with particle size 50 to 550 microns with a spread of 1.8 m radius. Surgical smoke was generated by an electrosurgical device in both cutting and coagulation modes. ...
RESULTS: The use of a mechanized drill at 35000 rpm and a 3 mm fluted burr generated aerosol with particle size 50 to 550 microns with a spr …
Predicting lecithin concentration from differential mobility spectrometry measurements with linear regression models and neural networks.
Anttalainen A, Mäkelä M, Kumpulainen P, Vehkaoja A, Anttalainen O, Oksala N, Roine A. Anttalainen A, et al. Talanta. 2021 Apr 1;225:121926. doi: 10.1016/j.talanta.2020.121926. Epub 2020 Dec 1. Talanta. 2021. PMID: 33592698
Differential mobility spectrometry (DMS) analysis of electrosurgical smoke can be used to distinguish cancerous and healthy tissues. Mass spectrometry studies of surgical smoke have revealed phospholipids as the key compounds enabling this discrimination. ...The res …
Differential mobility spectrometry (DMS) analysis of electrosurgical smoke can be used to distinguish cancerous and healthy tissues. Mass sp …
Technique of pressurized intrathoracic aerosol chemotherapy (PITAC) for malignant pleural effusion.
Drevet G, Maury JM, Bakrin N, Tronc F. Drevet G, et al. Pleura Peritoneum. 2020 Nov 9;5(4):20200129. doi: 10.1515/pp-2020-0129. eCollection 2020 Nov. Pleura Peritoneum. 2020. PMID: 33575461 Free PMC article.
After 30 min, the remaining toxic aerosol is exhausted using a closed surgical smoke evacuation system. A 24Fr chest tube is inserted in postero-apical position with continuous negative pressure of 20 cm H(2)O. ...
After 30 min, the remaining toxic aerosol is exhausted using a closed surgical smoke evacuation system. A 24Fr chest tube is i …
Are Smoke and Aerosols Generated During Laparoscopic Surgery a Biohazard? A Systematic Evidence-Based Review.
Pasquier J, Villalta O, Sarria Lamorú S, Balagué C, Vilallonga R, Targarona EM. Pasquier J, et al. Surg Innov. 2021 Aug;28(4):485-495. doi: 10.1177/1553350621992309. Epub 2021 Feb 11. Surg Innov. 2021. PMID: 33573518
In view of the current SARS-CoV-2 circumstances, controversy has risen concerning the safety of surgical smoke (SS) and aerosols and the perception of an increased risk of exposure during laparoscopic surgery. ...A literature search was performed from March 2020 up …
In view of the current SARS-CoV-2 circumstances, controversy has risen concerning the safety of surgical smoke (SS) and aeroso …
Laparoscopic gynecological surgery in COVID-19 pandemic.
Roy KK, Rai R, Zangmo R, Kumari A, Noor N, Garg D. Roy KK, et al. Obstet Gynecol Sci. 2021 May;64(3):322-326. doi: 10.5468/ogs.20312. Epub 2021 Jan 27. Obstet Gynecol Sci. 2021. PMID: 33499581 Free PMC article.
The major concern that has confronted surgeons during the COVID-19 pandemic is the risk of infection during surgery. So far, no studies have found SARS-CoV-2 in surgical smoke, and if it was found, whether it was infectious or not is unknown. ...
The major concern that has confronted surgeons during the COVID-19 pandemic is the risk of infection during surgery. So far, no studies have …
Surgical smoke generated by electrocautery.
Searle T, Ali FR, Al-Niaimi F. Searle T, et al. Lasers Med Sci. 2021 Sep;36(7):1555-1556. doi: 10.1007/s10103-020-03209-6. Epub 2021 Jan 9. Lasers Med Sci. 2021. PMID: 33420850 Free PMC article. No abstract available.
Sources and components of volatile organic compounds in breast surgery operating rooms.
Cheng MH, Chiu CH, Chen CT, Chou HH, Pao LH, Wan GH. Cheng MH, et al. Ecotoxicol Environ Saf. 2021 Feb;209:111855. doi: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2020.111855. Epub 2020 Dec 29. Ecotoxicol Environ Saf. 2021. PMID: 33385676 Free article.
The concentrations of 87 VOCs in surgical smoke samples were analyzed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. ...The carcinogens (including benzene, 1,3-butadiene, and vinyl chloride) and methanol were found in the surgical smoke samples from differen …
The concentrations of 87 VOCs in surgical smoke samples were analyzed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. ...The carcinog …
State of the Science: A Concept Analysis of Surgical Smoke.
Vortman R, McPherson S, Cecilia Wendler M. Vortman R, et al. AORN J. 2021 Jan;113(1):41-51. doi: 10.1002/aorn.13271. AORN J. 2021. PMID: 33377508
Surgical smoke has not been clearly defined in the literature and often is identified using surrogate terms (eg, plume). ...Surgical smoke is a visible plume of aerosolized combustion byproducts produced by heat-generating surgical instruments. ...
Surgical smoke has not been clearly defined in the literature and often is identified using surrogate terms (eg, plume). ... …
Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in Surgical Smoke during Laparoscopy: A Prospective, Proof-of-concept Study.
Bogani G, Ditto A, De Cecco L, Lopez S, Guerrisi R, Piccioni F, Micali A, Daidone MG, Raspagliesi F. Bogani G, et al. J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2021 Aug;28(8):1519-1525. doi: 10.1016/j.jmig.2020.12.026. Epub 2020 Dec 26. J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2021. PMID: 33373728 Free PMC article.
Here, we aimed to investigate the presence of SARS-CoV-2 in surgical smoke. DESIGN: A prospective pilot study. SETTING: A tertiary cancer center in northern Italy. ...CONCLUSION: Our study suggested the proof of principle that SARS-CoV-2 might be transmitted through …
Here, we aimed to investigate the presence of SARS-CoV-2 in surgical smoke. DESIGN: A prospective pilot study. SETTING: A tert …
Gynecological Surgery and Its Five Steps Towards Resilience: Minimally Invasive Approach in the COVID-19 Era.
Prados IG, Del Amo MB, Román RR, Santos FJG. Prados IG, et al. J Minim Invasive Surg. 2020 Dec 15;23(4):153-158. doi: 10.7602/jmis.2020.23.4.153. J Minim Invasive Surg. 2020. PMID: 35601632 Free PMC article. Review.
These theories are opposed to the well-proven advantages of these approaches compared to open surgery. (3) Optimization of surgical procedures, according to the recommendations of different societies aimed at reducing the dispersion of aerosols and surgical smoke. ( …
These theories are opposed to the well-proven advantages of these approaches compared to open surgery. (3) Optimization of surgical procedur …
Preventing Exposure to Surgical Smoke.
Spruce L. Spruce L. AORN J. 2020 Dec;112(6):709-710. doi: 10.1002/aorn.13265. AORN J. 2020. PMID: 33252797 No abstract available.
A novel aerosolisation mitigation device for endoscopic sinus and skull base surgery in the COVID-19 era.
Viera-Artiles J, Mato D, Valdiande JJ, Lobo D, Pedraja J, López-Higuera JM, Ospina J. Viera-Artiles J, et al. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2021 Jun;278(6):1869-1877. doi: 10.1007/s00405-020-06462-1. Epub 2020 Nov 16. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2021. PMID: 33191442 Free PMC article.
This device has potential benefits in protecting surgical personnel against airborne transmission of COVID-19 and could be useful in reducing chronic exposure to the hazard of surgical smoke....
This device has potential benefits in protecting surgical personnel against airborne transmission of COVID-19 and could be useful in reducin …
Bioaerosols during transanal minimally invasive surgery.
Dalli J, Hardy N, Khan MF, Cahill RA. Dalli J, et al. Int J Colorectal Dis. 2021 May;36(5):1065-1068. doi: 10.1007/s00384-020-03796-4. Epub 2020 Nov 13. Int J Colorectal Dis. 2021. PMID: 33184703 Free PMC article.
BACKGROUND: There is concern regarding bioaerosols from patients having procedures impacting surgical team safety. As pathogens and pollutants have been found in surgical smoke, we examined the potential for aerosol escape during transanal minimally invasive surgery …
BACKGROUND: There is concern regarding bioaerosols from patients having procedures impacting surgical team safety. As pathogens and pollutan …
Seroprevalence of SARS-Cov-2 in the setting of a non-dedicated COVID-19 hospital in a low CoV-2 incidence area: Implications for surgery.
Medas F, Cappellacci F, Anedda G, Canu GL, Del Giacco S, Calò PG, Firinu D. Medas F, et al. Ann Med Surg (Lond). 2020 Dec;60:261-262. doi: 10.1016/j.amsu.2020.11.006. Epub 2020 Nov 3. Ann Med Surg (Lond). 2020. PMID: 33163178 Free PMC article.
Considering the current limitations in sensitivity of nasopharyngeal swab, the uncertainty in the natural history of SARS-CoV2, and the reported prevalence of CoV-2, we think that careful preadmission triage and tests, the use of personal protective equipment and safe management …
Considering the current limitations in sensitivity of nasopharyngeal swab, the uncertainty in the natural history of SARS-CoV2, and the repo …
Surgical smoke; an occupational hazard.
Asghar MS, Zaman BS, Shabbir MU, Anwar J, Siddique AA. Asghar MS, et al. J Pak Med Assoc. 2020 Oct;70(10):1807-1810. doi: 10.5455/JPMA.38614. J Pak Med Assoc. 2020. PMID: 33159757 Free article.
Surgical smoke is part of the environment during operative and invasive procedures. ...Although there is a substantial amount of evidence and guidelines from various authors and societies, yet there are no clear policies and preventive measures towards surgical …
Surgical smoke is part of the environment during operative and invasive procedures. ...Although there is a substantial amount …
Local adaptation of laparoscopic smoke evacuator in COVID-19 pandemic situation.
Nugroho A, Saunar R, Lalisang TJM, Wiradisuria E. Nugroho A, et al. Asian J Endosc Surg. 2021 Jul;14(3):620-623. doi: 10.1111/ases.12890. Epub 2020 Nov 3. Asian J Endosc Surg. 2021. PMID: 33145973
Uncertainty in the early pandemic has led to the fear of doing laparoscopic surgery with regard to the possibility of SARS-COV-2 transmission through surgical smoke. We carried out laparoscopic surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic with intention to test our local ad …
Uncertainty in the early pandemic has led to the fear of doing laparoscopic surgery with regard to the possibility of SARS-COV-2 transmissio …
Aerosol Retention Characteristics of Barrier Devices.
Fidler RL, Niedek CR, Teng JJ, Sturgeon ME, Zhang Q, Robinowitz DL, Hirsch J. Fidler RL, et al. Anesthesiology. 2021 Jan 1;134(1):61-71. doi: 10.1097/ALN.0000000000003597. Anesthesiology. 2021. PMID: 33125457 Free PMC article.
Aerosol evacuation from the devices was measured using standard hospital suction, a surgical smoke evacuator, and a Shop-Vac. RESULTS: Vapor experiments demonstrated leakage via arm holes and edges. ...
Aerosol evacuation from the devices was measured using standard hospital suction, a surgical smoke evacuator, and a Shop-Vac. …
Electrostatic Precipitation in Low Pressure Laparoscopic Hysterectomy and Myomectomy.
Levine D, Petroski GF, Haertling T, Beaudoin T. Levine D, et al. JSLS. 2020 Oct-Dec;24(4):e2020.00051. doi: 10.4293/JSLS.2020.00051. JSLS. 2020. PMID: 33100818 Free PMC article. Clinical Trial.
This was achieved by minimizing interruptions to surgery and exchange of CO(2); providing a clear visual field throughout the procedure; and eliminating surgical smoke at the site of origin....
This was achieved by minimizing interruptions to surgery and exchange of CO(2); providing a clear visual field throughout the procedure; and …
How can we minimize the potential risk of viral contamination during laparoscopic procedures for suspected or infected COVID-19 patients?
Chene G, Bouvet L, Cerruto E, Nohuz E. Chene G, et al. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2020 Dec;255:63-66. doi: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2020.10.011. Epub 2020 Oct 16. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2020. PMID: 33086141 Free PMC article. Review.
Several societies have raised the risk of viral transmission of SARS-Cov-2 due to surgical smoke during laparoscopic procedures in infected patients. ...Since the outbreak of COVID-19, performing a laparoscopy should meet multi-modal requirements. Surgical …
Several societies have raised the risk of viral transmission of SARS-Cov-2 due to surgical smoke during laparoscopic procedure …
Minimally Invasive Surgery and Surgical Smoke, Decoding Fear and Ensuring Safety: Adaptations and Safety Modifications During COVID Pandemic.
Somashekhar SP, Inamdar MB, Manjiri S, Talwar S, Acharya RP, Ashwin KR, Ahuja V, Rohit Kumar C. Somashekhar SP, et al. Indian J Gynecol Oncol. 2020;18(3):96. doi: 10.1007/s40944-020-00443-2. Epub 2020 Aug 18. Indian J Gynecol Oncol. 2020. PMID: 32974419 Free PMC article.
The objective of this review is to discuss the modifications required in the operating theatre during COVID-19 times for minimal access, laparoscopy and robotic surgery, especially with regard to the handling of surgical smoke, minimally invasive surgical instrument …
The objective of this review is to discuss the modifications required in the operating theatre during COVID-19 times for minimal access, lap …
Rapid Scoping Review of Laparoscopic Surgery Guidelines During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Appraisal Using a Simple Quality Appraisal Tool "EMERGE".
Yadav SK, Agrawal V, Agarwal P, Sharma D. Yadav SK, et al. Indian J Surg. 2020 Oct;82(5):930-940. doi: 10.1007/s12262-020-02596-y. Epub 2020 Sep 17. Indian J Surg. 2020. PMID: 32958987 Free PMC article. Review.
The theoretical danger of virus transmission during laparoscopic surgery (LS) via surgical smoke and laparoscopy gas has led to the formulation of many guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic. ...
The theoretical danger of virus transmission during laparoscopic surgery (LS) via surgical smoke and laparoscopy gas has led t …
Intraoperative aerosol viral transmission in minimally invasive surgery: a scoping review and impact on clinical guidelines and practice during the onset of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
Mun DH, Pradere B, Shariat SF, Remzi M. Mun DH, et al. BJU Int. 2021 Mar;127(3):349-360. doi: 10.1111/bju.15247. Epub 2020 Oct 4. BJU Int. 2021. PMID: 32937006 Review.
METHODS: We performed a scoping review on PubMed, Cochrane, the Excerpta Medica dataBASE (EMBASE), Clinical Trial Register, and the Grey Literature Repository databases, to identify reports on viral transmission via surgical smoke or aerosolisation. A systematic rev …
METHODS: We performed a scoping review on PubMed, Cochrane, the Excerpta Medica dataBASE (EMBASE), Clinical Trial Register, and the Grey Lit …
Laparoscopic Surgery in COVID-19 Era-Safety and Ethical Issues.
Serban D, Smarandache CG, Tudor C, Duta LN, Dascalu AM, Aliuș C. Serban D, et al. Diagnostics (Basel). 2020 Sep 4;10(9):673. doi: 10.3390/diagnostics10090673. Diagnostics (Basel). 2020. PMID: 32899885 Free PMC article. Review.
(1) Background: The paper aims to review the available evidence regarding the health risk of the aerosolization induced by laparoscopy induced and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic upon minimally invasive surgery. (2) Materials and methods: A systematic review of the literature was …
(1) Background: The paper aims to review the available evidence regarding the health risk of the aerosolization induced by laparoscopy induc …
Prevalence of HPV infections in surgical smoke exposed gynecologists.
Hu X, Zhou Q, Yu J, Wang J, Tu Q, Zhu X. Hu X, et al. Int Arch Occup Environ Health. 2021 Jan;94(1):107-115. doi: 10.1007/s00420-020-01568-9. Epub 2020 Sep 1. Int Arch Occup Environ Health. 2021. PMID: 32870342 Free PMC article.
OBJECTIVES: Human papillomavirus (HPV) has been reported recently in surgical smoke generated by gynecological operations. The objective of this study was to investigate whether gynecologists who have performed electrosurgery including loop electrosurgical excision …
OBJECTIVES: Human papillomavirus (HPV) has been reported recently in surgical smoke generated by gynecological operations. The …
Surgical smoke: laying legislative groundwork.
[No authors listed] [No authors listed] AORN J. 2020 Sep;112(3):P22-P23. doi: 10.1002/aorn.13191. AORN J. 2020. PMID: 32857407 No abstract available.
Anesthesiologist behavior and anesthesia machine use in the operating room during the COVID-19 pandemic: awareness and changes to cope with the risk of infection transmission.
Obara S. Obara S. J Anesth. 2021 Jun;35(3):351-355. doi: 10.1007/s00540-020-02846-z. Epub 2020 Aug 27. J Anesth. 2021. PMID: 32856167 Free PMC article.
When the anesthesia machine is used instead of an intensive care unit ventilator, it is important to keep the fresh gas flow at least equal to the minute ventilation to prevent excessive humidity in the circuit and to monitor condensation in the circuit and inspiratory carbon dio …
When the anesthesia machine is used instead of an intensive care unit ventilator, it is important to keep the fresh gas flow at least equal …
Easy-to-use electrocautery smoke evacuation device for open surgery under the risk of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ekci B. Ekci B. J Int Med Res. 2020 Aug;48(8):300060520949772. doi: 10.1177/0300060520949772. J Int Med Res. 2020. PMID: 32844707 Free PMC article.
METHODS: An easy, inexpensive, protective, and practical surgical smoke evacuation device/system was developed and is herein described. RESULTS: The use of this surgical smoke evacuation device/system in open surgery is convenient and effective. ...
METHODS: An easy, inexpensive, protective, and practical surgical smoke evacuation device/system was developed and is herein d …
Simple Device Design for Plume Management after Pneumoperitoneum in Laparoscopy in COVID-19 Outbreak.
Choudhary GR, Ranjan DK. Choudhary GR, et al. Indian J Surg. 2020 Jun;82(3):274-275. doi: 10.1007/s12262-020-02477-4. Epub 2020 Jun 25. Indian J Surg. 2020. PMID: 32837076 Free PMC article.
Controversy is there regarding dissemination of coronavirus by surgical smoke during laparoscopic surgery; hence, laparoscopic surgeries are being used with great cautions. ...
Controversy is there regarding dissemination of coronavirus by surgical smoke during laparoscopic surgery; hence, laparoscopic …
[Laparoscopic surgery in the COVID-19 era].
Gracia M, Rius M, Carmona F. Gracia M, et al. Clin Invest Ginecol Obstet. 2020 Jul-Sep;47(3):106-110. doi: 10.1016/j.gine.2020.05.001. Epub 2020 May 29. Clin Invest Ginecol Obstet. 2020. PMID: 32834307 Free PMC article. Review. Spanish.
Overall, the main recommendations in laparoscopic surgery during the COVID era include: the use of Personal Protective Equipment for operating room personnel, and the adoption of safety measures to reduce CO(2) exposure and surgical smoke release....
Overall, the main recommendations in laparoscopic surgery during the COVID era include: the use of Personal Protective Equipment for operati …
Coronavirus disease 2019 and laparoscopic surgery in resource-limited settings.
Bhattacharjee HK, Chaliyadan S, Verma E, Ramachandran R, Makharia G, Parshad R. Bhattacharjee HK, et al. Asian J Endosc Surg. 2021 Apr;14(2):305-308. doi: 10.1111/ases.12835. Epub 2020 Jul 27. Asian J Endosc Surg. 2021. PMID: 32808489
However, commercially available systems are costly and may not be readily available. Herein, we describe a custom-made system to safely remove surgical smoke and CO(2) , as well as a case of laparoscopic cholecystectomy in which we used it. ...
However, commercially available systems are costly and may not be readily available. Herein, we describe a custom-made system to safely remo …
Assessing the risk of viral infection from gases and plumes during intra-abdominal surgery: a systematic scoping review.
Gavin DJ, Wilkie BD, Tay J, Loveday BPT, Furlong T, Thomson BNJ. Gavin DJ, et al. ANZ J Surg. 2020 Oct;90(10):1857-1862. doi: 10.1111/ans.16242. Epub 2020 Aug 17. ANZ J Surg. 2020. PMID: 32808418 Free PMC article.
Whilst there is currently no evidence that desufflated carbon dioxide or surgical smoke plumes present a significant infectious risk, there is not a wealth of literature to inform current practice. ...
Whilst there is currently no evidence that desufflated carbon dioxide or surgical smoke plumes present a significant infectiou …
Operating Room Setup: How to Improve Health Care Professionals Safety During Pandemic COVID-19-A Quality Improvement Study.
Perrone G, Giuffrida M, Bellini V, Lo Coco A, Pattonieri V, Bonati E, Del Rio P, Bignami EG, Catena F. Perrone G, et al. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A. 2021 Jan;31(1):85-89. doi: 10.1089/lap.2020.0592. Epub 2020 Aug 14. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A. 2021. PMID: 32804047 Review.
During surgery energy devices should be settled to the lower level in combination with a smoke evacuation switch pen with disposable smoke evacuation HEPA filter to minimize surgical smoke spread. During laparoscopy low pneumoperitoneum pressures and aspiration syst …
During surgery energy devices should be settled to the lower level in combination with a smoke evacuation switch pen with disposable smoke e …
Can surgery follow the dictates of the pandemic "keep your distance"? Requirements with COVID-19 for hygiene, resources and the team.
Krüger CM, Kramer A, Türler A, Riediger H. Krüger CM, et al. GMS Hyg Infect Control. 2020 Aug 3;15:Doc19. doi: 10.3205/dgkh000354. eCollection 2020. GMS Hyg Infect Control. 2020. PMID: 32782898 Free PMC article.
This concerns the correct procedure for the use of personal protective materials as well as process adjustment for parallel treatment of positive and negative patients in the central OR, and handling of aerosols in the operating theater, operating room, and surgical site under co …
This concerns the correct procedure for the use of personal protective materials as well as process adjustment for parallel treatment of pos …
Mitigation of Aerosols Generated During Rhinologic Surgery: A Pandemic-Era Cadaveric Simulation.
Sharma D, Ye MJ, Campiti VJ, Rubel KE, Higgins TS, Wu AW, Shipchandler TZ, Sim MW, Burgin SJ, Illing EA, Park JH, Ting JY. Sharma D, et al. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2021 Feb;164(2):433-442. doi: 10.1177/0194599820951169. Epub 2020 Aug 11. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2021. PMID: 32779974 Free PMC article.
All interventions with a suction device were effective in reducing aerosols, though the surgical smoke evacuation system was the most effective passive suction method in 2 of the 5 surgical conditions with statistical significance (P < .05). ...
All interventions with a suction device were effective in reducing aerosols, though the surgical smoke evacuation system was t …
Comparison of Surgical Smoke Generated During Electrosurgery with Aerosolized Particulates from Ultrasonic and High-Speed Cutting.
Casey VJ, Martin C, Curtin P, Buckley K, McNamara LM. Casey VJ, et al. Ann Biomed Eng. 2021 Feb;49(2):560-572. doi: 10.1007/s10439-020-02587-w. Epub 2020 Aug 7. Ann Biomed Eng. 2021. PMID: 32770304 Free PMC article.
"Surgical smoke" is an airborne by-product of electrosurgery comprised of vapour and suspended particles. ...
"Surgical smoke" is an airborne by-product of electrosurgery comprised of vapour and suspended particles. ...
Low-cost, safe, and effective smoke evacuation device for surgical procedures in the COVID-19 age.
Andrade WP, Gonçalves GG, Medeiros LC, Araujo DCM, Pereira GTG, Moraes DMP, Spencer RMSSB. Andrade WP, et al. J Surg Oncol. 2020 Oct;122(5):844-847. doi: 10.1002/jso.26133. Epub 2020 Jul 30. J Surg Oncol. 2020. PMID: 32734636
The subjective impression was that the surgical smoke in contact whit the surgical team was reduced by more than 95%. CONCLUSIONS: Surgical smoke is the gaseous by-product produced by heat-generating devices in various surgical procedures. ...
The subjective impression was that the surgical smoke in contact whit the surgical team was reduced by more than 95%. CONCLUSI …
A Systems Approach to Assess Transport and Diffusion of Hazardous Airborne Particles in a Large Surgical Suite: Potential Impacts on Viral Airborne Transmission.
Garbey M, Joerger G, Furr S. Garbey M, et al. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2020 Jul 27;17(15):5404. doi: 10.3390/ijerph17155404. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2020. PMID: 32727142 Free PMC article.
To quantify airborne transmission from a physical point of view, we consider surgical smoke produced by thermal destruction of tissue during the use of electrosurgical instruments as a marker of airborne particle diffusion-transportation. Surgical smoke …
To quantify airborne transmission from a physical point of view, we consider surgical smoke produced by thermal destruction of …
Coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic and identifying insufflators with desufflation mode and surgical smoke evacuators for safe CO(2) removal.
da Costa KM, Saxena AK. da Costa KM, et al. Asian J Endosc Surg. 2021 Apr;14(2):165-169. doi: 10.1111/ases.12834. Epub 2020 Jul 26. Asian J Endosc Surg. 2021. PMID: 32715659 Review.
RESULTS: Most commercially available smoke evacuators use a combination of suction and mechanical filtering. There are also electrostatic precipitators that charge surgical smoke and retain the particles via electrostatic attraction. ...
RESULTS: Most commercially available smoke evacuators use a combination of suction and mechanical filtering. There are also electrostatic pr …
SARS-Cov-2 Was Not Found in the Peritoneal Fluid of an Asymptomatic Patient Undergoing Laparoscopic Appendectomy.
Romero-Velez G, Pereira X, Zenilman A, Camacho D. Romero-Velez G, et al. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech. 2020 Dec;30(6):e43-e45. doi: 10.1097/SLE.0000000000000837. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech. 2020. PMID: 32694404 Free PMC article.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: During a standard 3 port laparoscopic surgery samples peritoneal fluid, peritoneal brushings, and surgical smoke plum were collected. Specific real-time reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction targeting SARS-CoV-2 were used to detect t …
MATERIALS AND METHODS: During a standard 3 port laparoscopic surgery samples peritoneal fluid, peritoneal brushings, and surgical …
A systematic review of viral transmission risk to healthcare staff comparing laparoscopic and open surgery.
Patterson TJ, Currie PJ, Beck J, Spence RAJ, Spence GM. Patterson TJ, et al. Surgeon. 2020 Dec;18(6):e72-e77. doi: 10.1016/j.surge.2020.06.016. Epub 2020 Jul 17. Surgeon. 2020. PMID: 32690463 Free PMC article.
Each of these demonstrated that viral DNA (Hepatitis B Virus and Human Papilloma Virus) was detectable in the surgical smoke plume. CONCLUSION: The data and analysis reported in this study reflect the most up-to-date evidence available for the surgeon to assess risk …
Each of these demonstrated that viral DNA (Hepatitis B Virus and Human Papilloma Virus) was detectable in the surgical smoke p …
Surgery in the COVID-19 Era: A Narrative Review.
Koroye OF, Adejumo A, Emile SH, Ukoima HS, Fente BG. Koroye OF, et al. J West Afr Coll Surg. 2020 Jul-Sep;10(3):1-7. doi: 10.4103/jwas.jwas_20_21. Epub 2022 May 4. J West Afr Coll Surg. 2020. PMID: 35720954 Free PMC article. Review.
The authors discuss the literature on surgery and COVID-19 under the following themes: emergency case triaging, elective surgery triaging, operating on a COVID-19-positive patient, surgical smoke, management of scarce resources, and restarting elective surgery. ...A …
The authors discuss the literature on surgery and COVID-19 under the following themes: emergency case triaging, elective surgery triaging, o …
Surgical smoke: oversight and regulations.
[No authors listed] [No authors listed] AORN J. 2020 Jul;112(1):P25-P26. doi: 10.1002/aorn.13128. AORN J. 2020. PMID: 32598072 No abstract available.
Electrocautery, Diathermy, and Surgical Energy Devices: Are Surgical Teams at Risk During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
Zakka K, Erridge S, Chidambaram S, Beatty JW, Kynoch M, Kinross J, Purkayastha S; PanSurg collaborative group. Zakka K, et al. Ann Surg. 2020 Sep 1;272(3):e257-e262. doi: 10.1097/SLA.0000000000004112. Ann Surg. 2020. PMID: 32541232 Free PMC article. Review.
OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to provide a rapid synthesis of available data to identify the risk posed by utilizing surgical energy devices intraoperatively due to the generation of surgical smoke, an aerosol. Secondarily it aims to summarize methods to minim …
OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to provide a rapid synthesis of available data to identify the risk posed by utilizing surgical energy d …
[Robotic and laparosocpic urological surgery during COVID-19 pandemia.].
Carracedo D, Alcaraz A, Allona A, Gutierrez JL, López-Fando L, Medina RA, Moncada I, Moreno J, Palou J, Pereira JG, Ruibal M, Sánchez MD, Trilla E, Sánchez M. Carracedo D, et al. Arch Esp Urol. 2020 Jun;73(5):463-470. Arch Esp Urol. 2020. PMID: 32538818 Free article. Review. Spanish.
Intraoperative steps should be established to reduce professional exposure to surgical aerosols, including: surgical room reorganization, adequate personal protective equipment, surgical technique optimization and management of CO2 and surgical smoke. CONCLUSIONS: I …
Intraoperative steps should be established to reduce professional exposure to surgical aerosols, including: surgical room reorganization, ad …
Risk of Virus Contamination Through Surgical Smoke During Minimally Invasive Surgery: A Systematic Review of the Literature on a Neglected Issue Revived in the COVID-19 Pandemic Era.
Pavan N, Crestani A, Abrate A, De Nunzio C, Esperto F, Giannarini G, Galfano A, Gregori A, Liguori G, Bartoletti R, Porpiglia F, Simonato A, Trombetta C, Tubaro A, Ficarra V, Novara G; Research Urology Network (RUN). Pavan N, et al. Eur Urol Focus. 2020 Sep 15;6(5):1058-1069. doi: 10.1016/j.euf.2020.05.021. Epub 2020 Jun 5. Eur Urol Focus. 2020. PMID: 32527624 Free PMC article.
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the risk of virus spread due to surgical smoke during surgical procedures. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION: We searched PubMed and Scopus for eligible studies, including clinical and preclinical studies assessing the presence of any virus in the surgi …
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the risk of virus spread due to surgical smoke during surgical procedures. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION: We sea …
Prospective randomized study evaluating the usefulness of a surgical smoke evacuation system in operating rooms for breast surgery.
Tokuda Y, Okamura T, Maruta M, Orita M, Noguchi M, Suzuki T, Matsuki H. Tokuda Y, et al. J Occup Med Toxicol. 2020 May 25;15:13. doi: 10.1186/s12995-020-00259-y. eCollection 2020. J Occup Med Toxicol. 2020. PMID: 32508970 Free PMC article.
BACKGROUND: No prospective evaluation of surgical smoke evacuation systems has yet been conducted anywhere in the world. A prospective randomized study was conducted to clarify the usefulness of a surgical smoke evacuation system in terms of reducing t …
BACKGROUND: No prospective evaluation of surgical smoke evacuation systems has yet been conducted anywhere in the world. A pro …
Insights into laser safety considerations during COVID 19 pandemic.
Elsaie ML, Nada HA. Elsaie ML, et al. Dermatol Ther. 2020 Sep;33(5):e13777. doi: 10.1111/dth.13777. Epub 2020 Jul 7. Dermatol Ther. 2020. PMID: 32506780 Free PMC article.
The infection, which may cause a potentially very severe respiratory disease, now called coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), has airborne transmission via droplets while less attention focused on aerosol transmission. Surgical smoke and plumes in laser clinics repr …
The infection, which may cause a potentially very severe respiratory disease, now called coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), has airborne t …
Improved Safety of Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Ali Hassan SM, Palacios CM, Ethier T, Bisleri G. Ali Hassan SM, et al. Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Nov;110(5):e449-e450. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2020.05.016. Epub 2020 Jun 3. Ann Thorac Surg. 2020. PMID: 32504604 Free PMC article.
We present the use of a nonsealed endoscopic vessel harvesting approach during coronary surgery that does not necessitate the use of CO2 insufflation and utilizes suction through an ultra low particulate filter, thus mitigating the risk of possible viral transmission via aerosoli …
We present the use of a nonsealed endoscopic vessel harvesting approach during coronary surgery that does not necessitate the use of CO2 ins …
Letter to the Editor: Robot-Assisted and Minimally Invasive Pediatric Surgery and Urology During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Short Literature Review.
Esposito C, Masieri L, Castagnetti M, Crocetto F, Escolino M. Esposito C, et al. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A. 2020 Aug;30(8):915-918. doi: 10.1089/lap.2020.0251. Epub 2020 Jun 4. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A. 2020. PMID: 32498612 Review.
Robotics and MIS may be safely performed in such selected children by adopting specific technical precautions such as prevention of aerosol dispersion using filters/suction or adapted systems and appropriate use of electrocautery and other sealing devices for reduction of surg …
Robotics and MIS may be safely performed in such selected children by adopting specific technical precautions such as prevention of aerosol …
Cost-Effective Filtrating Suction to Evacuate Surgical Smoke in Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Ouzzane A, Colin P. Ouzzane A, et al. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech. 2020 Oct;30(5):e28-e29. doi: 10.1097/SLE.0000000000000811. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech. 2020. PMID: 32487856
The risk of aerosol dispersal is particularly high during laparoscopic and robotic surgeries due to the interaction between circulating CO2 and surgical smoke that may contain small viral particles. To decrease the risk of virus transmission, many recommendations ha …
The risk of aerosol dispersal is particularly high during laparoscopic and robotic surgeries due to the interaction between circulating CO2 …
Navigated tissue characterization during skin cancer surgery.
Janssen NNY, Kaufmann M, Santilli A, Jamzad A, Vanderbeck K, Ren KYM, Ungi T, Mousavi P, Rudan JF, McKay D, Wang A, Fichtinger G. Janssen NNY, et al. Int J Comput Assist Radiol Surg. 2020 Oct;15(10):1665-1672. doi: 10.1007/s11548-020-02200-4. Epub 2020 May 31. Int J Comput Assist Radiol Surg. 2020. PMID: 32476078
METHODS: REIMS enables direct tissue characterization by analysis of cell-specific molecules present within surgical smoke, produced during electrocautery tissue resection. A tissue characterization model was built by acquiring REIMS spectra of BCC, healthy skin and …
METHODS: REIMS enables direct tissue characterization by analysis of cell-specific molecules present within surgical smoke, pr …
The risk of COVID-19 transmission by laparoscopic smoke may be lower than for laparotomy: a narrative review.
Mintz Y, Arezzo A, Boni L, Baldari L, Cassinotti E, Brodie R, Uranues S, Zheng M, Fingerhut A. Mintz Y, et al. Surg Endosc. 2020 Aug;34(8):3298-3305. doi: 10.1007/s00464-020-07652-y. Epub 2020 May 26. Surg Endosc. 2020. PMID: 32458289 Free PMC article. Review.
BACKGROUND: Surgical smoke is a well-recognized hazard in the operating room. At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, surgical societies quickly published guidelines recommending avoiding laparoscopy or to consider open surgery because of the fear of transmission …
BACKGROUND: Surgical smoke is a well-recognized hazard in the operating room. At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, surgi …
Surgical Team Exposure to Cautery Smoke and Its Mitigation during Tonsillectomy.
O'Brien DC, Lee EG, Soo JC, Friend S, Callaham S, Carr MM. O'Brien DC, et al. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2020 Sep;163(3):508-516. doi: 10.1177/0194599820917394. Epub 2020 May 26. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2020. PMID: 32450780 Free PMC article.
OBJECTIVES: To assess the exposure of surgical personnel to known carcinogens during pediatric tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy (T&A) and compare the efficacy of surgical smoke evacuation systems during T&A. STUDY DESIGN: Prospective, case series. ...
OBJECTIVES: To assess the exposure of surgical personnel to known carcinogens during pediatric tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy (T&A) and …
Operating during COVID-19: Is there a risk of viral transmission from surgical smoke during surgery?
Vourtzoumis P, Alkhamesi N, Elnahas A, Hawel JE, Schlachta C. Vourtzoumis P, et al. Can J Surg. 2020 May 25;63(3):E299-E301. doi: 10.1503/cjs.007020. Can J Surg. 2020. PMID: 32449851 Free PMC article.
The effects of surgical smoke have been studied for more than 40 years, and potential health hazards have been reported. Chemicals, carcinogens and biologically active materials, such as bacteria and viruses, have been isolated in surgical smoke. To en …
The effects of surgical smoke have been studied for more than 40 years, and potential health hazards have been reported. Chemi …
It is time for a more cautious approach to surgical diathermy, especially in COVID-19 outbreak: A schematic review.
Karuppal R, Surendran S, Patinharayil G, Muhammed Fazil VV, Marthya A. Karuppal R, et al. J Orthop. 2020 May 16;20:297-300. doi: 10.1016/j.jor.2020.05.013. eCollection 2020 Jul-Aug. J Orthop. 2020. PMID: 32425415 Free PMC article. Review.
METHODS: A review of articles indexed for MEDLINE on PubMed using the keywords surgical smoke, diathermy, electrocautery, surgical smoke hazards, smoke evacuator, and guidelines for surgical smoke safety was performed. ...CONCLUSION: Many …
METHODS: A review of articles indexed for MEDLINE on PubMed using the keywords surgical smoke, diathermy, electrocautery, s …
COVID-19 and Laparoscopic Surgery: Scoping Review of Current Literature and Local Expertise.
de Leeuw RA, Burger NB, Ceccaroni M, Zhang J, Tuynman J, Mabrouk M, Barri Soldevila P, Bonjer HJ, Ankum P, Huirne J. de Leeuw RA, et al. JMIR Public Health Surveill. 2020 Jun 23;6(2):e18928. doi: 10.2196/18928. JMIR Public Health Surveill. 2020. PMID: 32406853 Free PMC article. Review.
They conclude that there is significant evidence that intubation and extubation is a high-risk aerosol-producing procedure. No papers were found on the risk of SARS-CoV-2 and surgical smoke, although 25 papers did provide conflicting evidence on the infection risk o …
They conclude that there is significant evidence that intubation and extubation is a high-risk aerosol-producing procedure. No papers were f …
Human papillomavirus and surgical smoke: a systematic review.
Fox-Lewis A, Allum C, Vokes D, Roberts S. Fox-Lewis A, et al. Occup Environ Med. 2020 Dec;77(12):809-817. doi: 10.1136/oemed-2019-106333. Epub 2020 May 8. Occup Environ Med. 2020. PMID: 32385189
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate what is currently known about the risk to surgeons and other operating theatre (OT) staff of human papillomavirus (HPV) transmission and HPV-related disease following surgical smoke exposure. METHODS: A systematic literature search of Embase a …
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate what is currently known about the risk to surgeons and other operating theatre (OT) staff of human papillomavirus (HP …
Safe management of surgical smoke in the age of COVID-19.
Mowbray NG, Ansell J, Horwood J, Cornish J, Rizkallah P, Parker A, Wall P, Spinelli A, Torkington J. Mowbray NG, et al. Br J Surg. 2020 Oct;107(11):1406-1413. doi: 10.1002/bjs.11679. Epub 2020 May 3. Br J Surg. 2020. PMID: 32363596 Free PMC article. Review.
A review was undertaken of the novel coronavirus with regards to its hazards within surgical smoke and the procedures that could mitigate the potential risks to healthcare staff. ...CONCLUSION: There is not enough evidence to quantify the risks of COVID-19 transmiss …
A review was undertaken of the novel coronavirus with regards to its hazards within surgical smoke and the procedures that cou …
Surgical smoke: discussing the solution.
Pennock J. Pennock J. AORN J. 2020 May;111(5):P19-P20. doi: 10.1002/aorn.13054. AORN J. 2020. PMID: 32343382 No abstract available.
The Technique and Justification for Minimally Invasive Surgery in COVID-19 Pandemic: Laparoscopic Anterior Resection for Near Obstructed Rectal Carcinoma.
Pawar T, Pokharkar A, Gori J, Pandey D, Rohila J, Dsouza A, Saklani A. Pawar T, et al. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A. 2020 May;30(5):485-487. doi: 10.1089/lap.2020.0241. Epub 2020 Apr 20. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A. 2020. PMID: 32315244
Conclusion: At present, there is no solid evidence to suggest viral transmission through surgical smoke. We believe due to effective smoke containment, less blood loss, and less postoperative stay, laparoscopy will be a non-inferior option than open surgical procedu …
Conclusion: At present, there is no solid evidence to suggest viral transmission through surgical smoke. We believe due to eff …
Assessment of the absorbed dose after exposure to surgical smoke in an operating room.
Van Gestel EAF, Linssen ES, Creta M, Poels K, Godderis L, Weyler JJ, De Schryver A, Vanoirbeek JAJ. Van Gestel EAF, et al. Toxicol Lett. 2020 Aug 1;328:45-51. doi: 10.1016/j.toxlet.2020.04.003. Epub 2020 Apr 18. Toxicol Lett. 2020. PMID: 32311378
Surgical smoke produced by electrosurgery contains various chemical substances such as volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). ...External and internal exposure for assistants and nurses was substantially more, compared to surg …
Surgical smoke produced by electrosurgery contains various chemical substances such as volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and p …
Surgical smoke and the anesthesia provider.
Swerdlow BN. Swerdlow BN. J Anesth. 2020 Aug;34(4):575-584. doi: 10.1007/s00540-020-02775-x. Epub 2020 Apr 15. J Anesth. 2020. PMID: 32296937 Review.
Surgical smoke generated by use of electrosurgical units (ESUs), lasers, and ultrasonic scalpels constitutes a physical, chemical, and biological hazard for anesthesia personnel. ...While adequate operating room ventilation and use of high filtration-efficiency mask …
Surgical smoke generated by use of electrosurgical units (ESUs), lasers, and ultrasonic scalpels constitutes a physical, chemi …
Emergency Colorectal Surgery in a COVID-19 Pandemic Epicenter.
Angelos G, Dockter AG, Gachabayov M, Latifi R, Bergamaschi R. Angelos G, et al. Surg Technol Int. 2020 May 28;36:18-21. Surg Technol Int. 2020. PMID: 32289868
Although the current moratorium on elective surgery addresses multiple ongoing concerns, including the management of precious resources as well as unknown exposure risks, surgeons undeniably must face and mitigate risks related to exposure to patient airway management-related aer …
Although the current moratorium on elective surgery addresses multiple ongoing concerns, including the management of precious resources as w …
Analysis of electrocautery smoke released from the tissues frequently cut in orthopedic surgeries.
Yeganeh A, Hajializade M, Sabagh AP, Athari B, Jamshidi M, Moghtadaei M. Yeganeh A, et al. World J Orthop. 2020 Mar 18;11(3):177-183. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v11.i3.177. eCollection 2020 Mar 18. World J Orthop. 2020. PMID: 32280607 Free PMC article.
METHODS: The released smoke from electrocautery of five different tissue types (meniscus, ligament, adipose, muscle, and synovium) of five patients who underwent total knee arthroplasty were collected and analyzed for volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and 27 candidate polycyclic …
METHODS: The released smoke from electrocautery of five different tissue types (meniscus, ligament, adipose, muscle, and synovium) of five p …
Expert consensus from the Italian Society for Colposcopy and Cervico-Vaginal Pathology (SICPCV) for colposcopy and outpatient surgery of the lower genital tract during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ciavattini A, Delli Carpini G, Giannella L, De Vincenzo R, Frega A, Cattani P, Boselli F, Sopracordevole F, Barbero M. Ciavattini A, et al. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2020 Jun;149(3):269-272. doi: 10.1002/ijgo.13158. Epub 2020 Apr 22. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2020. PMID: 32270477 Free PMC article.
A high-efficiency filter smoke evacuation system is mandatory to remove surgical smoke. Electrosurgical instruments should be set at the lowest possible power and not be used for long continuous periods to reduce the amount of surgical smoke. ...
A high-efficiency filter smoke evacuation system is mandatory to remove surgical smoke. Electrosurgical instruments should be …
Qualitative analysis of surgical smoke produced during burn operations.
Markowska M, Krajewski A, Maciejewska D, Jeleń H, Kaczmarek M, Stachowska E. Markowska M, et al. Burns. 2020 Sep;46(6):1356-1364. doi: 10.1016/j.burns.2020.02.014. Epub 2020 Mar 18. Burns. 2020. PMID: 32197792
Permutational multivariate analysis of variance (PERMANOVA) revealed statistically significant differences between escharotomy and necrectomy patients (F(1.9) = 5.91, p = 0.007).Our study revealed the presence of complex toxic hydrocarbon derivatives in surgical smoke …
Permutational multivariate analysis of variance (PERMANOVA) revealed statistically significant differences between escharotomy and necrectom …
Surgical smoke: explaining the effects.
Pennock J. Pennock J. AORN J. 2020 Mar;111(3):P21-P22. doi: 10.1002/aorn.12998. AORN J. 2020. PMID: 32128784 No abstract available.
Characterization of smoke generated during the use of surgical knife in laparotomy surgeries.
Li CI, Pai JY, Chen CH. Li CI, et al. J Air Waste Manag Assoc. 2020 Mar;70(3):324-332. doi: 10.1080/10962247.2020.1717675. Epub 2020 Feb 12. J Air Waste Manag Assoc. 2020. PMID: 31961784
This study aims to evaluate the surgical smoke generated during laparotomy and laparoscopic operation. ...This study measured and analyzed the harmful substances in the surgical smoke in the operating rooms of hospitals, and put forward the correspondi …
This study aims to evaluate the surgical smoke generated during laparotomy and laparoscopic operation. ...This study measured …
Surgical Smoke-Hazard Perceptions and Protective Measures in German Operating Rooms.
Michaelis M, Hofmann FM, Nienhaus A, Eickmann U. Michaelis M, et al. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2020 Jan 14;17(2):515. doi: 10.3390/ijerph17020515. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2020. PMID: 31947535 Free PMC article.
(1) Background: Hazardous substances in surgical smoke that is generated during laser or electrosurgery pose a potential health hazard. ...The questionnaire dealt with knowledge of, and attitudes toward, the hazard potential of surgical smoke, as well …
(1) Background: Hazardous substances in surgical smoke that is generated during laser or electrosurgery pose a potential healt …
Occupational Reproductive Hazards for Female Surgeons in the Operating Room: A Review.
Anderson M, Goldman RH. Anderson M, et al. JAMA Surg. 2020 Mar 1;155(3):243-249. doi: 10.1001/jamasurg.2019.5420. JAMA Surg. 2020. PMID: 31895444 Review.
Attention has focused on older age and demanding working conditions of pregnant surgeons; however, there are reproductive hazards present in the operating room that might also be contributing. Relevant hazards include radiation, surgical smoke, working conditions, s …
Attention has focused on older age and demanding working conditions of pregnant surgeons; however, there are reproductive hazards present in …
Surgical smoke: articulating the problem.
Pennock J. Pennock J. AORN J. 2020 Jan;111(1):P16-P17. doi: 10.1002/aorn.12939. AORN J. 2020. PMID: 31886549
This six-part series focuses on surgical smoke evacuation legislation and policy. It provides answers to important frequently asked questions (FAQs) about surgical smoke from policymakers and people not working in perioperative services and suggests re …
This six-part series focuses on surgical smoke evacuation legislation and policy. It provides answers to important frequently …
Chemicals in Surgical Smoke and the Efficiency of Built-in-Filter Ports.
Ha HI, Choi MC, Jung SG, Joo WD, Lee C, Song SH, Park H. Ha HI, et al. JSLS. 2019 Oct-Dec;23(4):e2019.00037. doi: 10.4293/JSLS.2019.00037. JSLS. 2019. PMID: 31787836 Free PMC article.
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Surgical smoke contains various malodorous and hazardous combustion byproducts. ...METHODS: We prospectively followed seven patients with benign uterine pathology. Surgical smoke was generated using laparoscopic or robotic el …
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Surgical smoke contains various malodorous and hazardous combustion byproducts. ...METHODS: We pros …
De-smokeGCN: Generative Cooperative Networks for Joint Surgical Smoke Detection and Removal.
Chen L, Tang W, John NW, Wan TR, Zhang JJ. Chen L, et al. IEEE Trans Med Imaging. 2020 May;39(5):1615-1625. doi: 10.1109/TMI.2019.2953717. Epub 2019 Nov 15. IEEE Trans Med Imaging. 2020. PMID: 31751268
Surgical smoke removal algorithms can improve the quality of intra-operative imaging and reduce hazards in image-guided surgery, a highly desirable post-process for many clinical applications. ...Although trained on synthetic images, experimental results on clinical …
Surgical smoke removal algorithms can improve the quality of intra-operative imaging and reduce hazards in image-guided surger …
Assessment of the Environmental and Physical Ergonomic Conditions of ORs in Turkey.
Yasak K, Vural F. Yasak K, et al. AORN J. 2019 Nov;110(5):517-523. doi: 10.1002/aorn.12841. AORN J. 2019. PMID: 31660590
We identified that the noise level and general air quality in the ORs were within recommended levels. However, none of the ORs had a surgical smoke evacuation system, pressure-absorbing mats, or special equipment to facilitate patient moving and lifting. ...
We identified that the noise level and general air quality in the ORs were within recommended levels. However, none of the ORs had a surg …
Surgical Smoke Evacuators Reduce the Risk of Fires From Alcohol-Based Skin Preparations.
Carmichael H, Samuels JM, Wikiel KJ, Robinson TN, Barnett CC Jr, Jones TS, Jones EL. Carmichael H, et al. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech. 2019 Dec;29(6):e94-e97. doi: 10.1097/SLE.0000000000000734. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech. 2019. PMID: 31633578
Surgical smoke evacuators may reduce the concentration of alcohol vapors from skin preparations at the site of electrosurgical device activation, decreasing operating room fire risk. ...
Surgical smoke evacuators may reduce the concentration of alcohol vapors from skin preparations at the site of electrosurgical …
Intraoperative electrosurgical smoke during outpatient surgery: a survey of dermatologic surgeon and staff preferences.
Golda N, Merrill B, Neill B. Golda N, et al. Cutis. 2019 Aug;104(2):120-124. Cutis. 2019. PMID: 31603956
Results indicated that many dermatologic surgeons were aware of and bothered by surgical smoke, and these reactions were more prevalent after being educated on the potential hazards of electrosurgical smoke....
Results indicated that many dermatologic surgeons were aware of and bothered by surgical smoke, and these reactions were more …
Evaluation of Personal Exposure to Surgical Smoke Generated from Electrocautery Instruments: A Pilot Study.
Benson SM, Maskrey JR, Nembhard MD, Unice KM, Shirley MA, Panko JM. Benson SM, et al. Ann Work Expo Health. 2019 Nov 13;63(9):990-1003. doi: 10.1093/annweh/wxz070. Ann Work Expo Health. 2019. PMID: 31580409
Hospital technician surgical smoke exposures during several types of electrocautery-based procedures were evaluated. ...Recommendations for successful sampling campaigns in future surgical smoke occupational exposure studies are provided. We also recom …
Hospital technician surgical smoke exposures during several types of electrocautery-based procedures were evaluated. ...Recomm …
The utility of local smoke evacuation in reducing surgical smoke exposure in spine surgery: a prospective self-controlled study.
Liu N, Filipp N, Wood KB. Liu N, et al. Spine J. 2020 Feb;20(2):166-173. doi: 10.1016/j.spinee.2019.09.014. Epub 2019 Sep 19. Spine J. 2020. PMID: 31542472 Free article.
BACKGROUND CONTEXT: Exposure to surgical smoke remains a potential occupational health concern to spine operating room personnel. ...OBJECTIVE: To examine the utility of two common types of local smoke evacuators, a para incisional evacuator and a smoke evacuation p …
BACKGROUND CONTEXT: Exposure to surgical smoke remains a potential occupational health concern to spine operating room personn …
Characterization of the PM2.5 concentration in surgical smoke in different tissues during hemihepatectomy and protective measures.
Tan W, Zhu H, Zhang N, Dong D, Wang S, Ren F, Xiang J, Wu R, Lv Y. Tan W, et al. Environ Toxicol Pharmacol. 2019 Nov;72:103248. doi: 10.1016/j.etap.2019.103248. Epub 2019 Aug 29. Environ Toxicol Pharmacol. 2019. PMID: 31494514
The characteristics of the PM2.5 concentration in surgical smoke produced by operating on different human tissues during hemihepatectomy were explored to provide a reference for protective measures. ...
The characteristics of the PM2.5 concentration in surgical smoke produced by operating on different human tissues during hemih …
Combination of Low-Temperature Electrosurgical Unit and Extractive Electrospray Ionization Mass Spectrometry for Molecular Profiling and Classification of Tissues.
Sukhikh G, Chagovets V, Wang X, Rodionov V, Kometova V, Tokareva A, Kononikhin A, Starodubtseva N, Chingin K, Chen H, Frankevich V. Sukhikh G, et al. Molecules. 2019 Aug 15;24(16):2957. doi: 10.3390/molecules24162957. Molecules. 2019. PMID: 31443190 Free PMC article.
Determination of molecular tissue composition at a particular location by surgical smoke analysis is now of increasing interest for clinical use. However, molecular analysis of surgical smoke is commonly lacking molecular specificity and is associated …
Determination of molecular tissue composition at a particular location by surgical smoke analysis is now of increasing interes …
Surgical Smoke Exposure in Operating Room Personnel: A Review.
Limchantra IV, Fong Y, Melstrom KA. Limchantra IV, et al. JAMA Surg. 2019 Oct 1;154(10):960-967. doi: 10.1001/jamasurg.2019.2515. JAMA Surg. 2019. PMID: 31433468 Review.
The type of tissue and the form of cautery have been shown to alter the composition of the surgical smoke. Well-cited articles have asserted that daily inhaled surgical smoke could be equivalent to smoking dozens of cigarettes. ...Studies of respirator …
The type of tissue and the form of cautery have been shown to alter the composition of the surgical smoke. Well-cited articles …
Lipids in surgical aerosol as diagnosis biomarkers for discrimination of lung cancer.
Zhang J, Zheng Q, Zhang W, Wang N, Xu J, Cheng X, Wei Y. Zhang J, et al. Cancer Manag Res. 2019 Jun 17;11:5537-5543. doi: 10.2147/CMAR.S190634. eCollection 2019. Cancer Manag Res. 2019. PMID: 31354358 Free PMC article.
Methods: In vitro experiments, the surgical aerosol was released when the tissue sample was being cut using a standard electrosurgery handpiece. Surgical smoke was dissolved in methanol by negative-pressure suction and then get to the neutral sprayer for analysis. . …
Methods: In vitro experiments, the surgical aerosol was released when the tissue sample was being cut using a standard electrosurgery handpi …
Awareness of surgical smoke hazards and enhancement of surgical smoke prevention among the gynecologists.
Liu Y, Song Y, Hu X, Yan L, Zhu X. Liu Y, et al. J Cancer. 2019 Jun 2;10(12):2788-2799. doi: 10.7150/jca.31464. eCollection 2019. J Cancer. 2019. PMID: 31258787 Free PMC article. Review.
Surgical smoke is the gaseous by-product produced by heat generating devices in various surgical operations including laser conization and loop electrosurgical procedures that often are performed by gynecologists. ...In this review, we describe the detailed informat …
Surgical smoke is the gaseous by-product produced by heat generating devices in various surgical operations including laser co …
Identifying brain tumors by differential mobility spectrometry analysis of diathermy smoke.
Haapala I, Karjalainen M, Kontunen A, Vehkaoja A, Nordfors K, Haapasalo H, Haapasalo J, Oksala N, Roine A. Haapala I, et al. J Neurosurg. 2019 Jun 14:1-7. doi: 10.3171/2019.3.JNS19274. Online ahead of print. J Neurosurg. 2019. PMID: 31200382
The highest binary classification accuracy, 94%, was obtained in low-grade glioma (grade II) versus control. CONCLUSIONS: The authors' results show that surgical smoke from various brain tumors has distinct DMS profiles and the DMS analyzer connected to a special sa …
The highest binary classification accuracy, 94%, was obtained in low-grade glioma (grade II) versus control. CONCLUSIONS: The authors' resul …
Human papillomavirus DNA in surgical smoke during cervical loop electrosurgical excision procedures and its impact on the surgeon.
Zhou Q, Hu X, Zhou J, Zhao M, Zhu X, Zhu X. Zhou Q, et al. Cancer Manag Res. 2019 Apr 29;11:3643-3654. doi: 10.2147/CMAR.S201975. eCollection 2019. Cancer Manag Res. 2019. PMID: 31118787 Free PMC article.
Objective: The purpose of this study was to explore whether human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA is present in surgical smoke generated by loop electrosurgical excision procedures (LEEPs). ...Conclusions: This study demonstrated the presence of HPV DNA in surgical …
Objective: The purpose of this study was to explore whether human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA is present in surgical smoke genera …
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