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With the popularization of surgery (laparoscopic surgery), the demand for surgical instruments to be developed and optimized is constantly, making surgical procedures faster and causing less damage to patients. Among them, the EndoCatch Bag is a professional instrument for specimen collection, and it has become one of the essential tools in surgery. Its primary job is to safely remove diseased tissues (tumors, organs that were resected, etc.) — so as to prevent the surgical site or other tissues from becoming contaminated.

For the surgical team, the correct use of the EndoCatch Bag is of vital importance.t is necessary not only to ensure the smooth progress of the surgical operation but also to minimize the risk of postoperative complications for the patient. So how exactly to use the EndoCatch Bag? This article will elaborate its usage method and related precautions on this important medical tool to ensure you use it properly.

What is an EndoCatch Bag? In which scenarios is it applicable?

Well, before knowing endocatch bag how to use, we should learn its basic function and applicable scenarios firstly. What is EndoCatch Bag? The EndoCatch Bag, also known as the specimen retrieval bag, is an instrument designed specifically for use in minimally invasive surgery. It consists of a flexible bag and an operating handle, in which to safely encapsulate the resected tissue and extract it from the body via a minimally invasive port.

Common applicable scenarios include:

Laparoscopic surgery: Like cholecystectomy, appendectomy and hysterectomy.

Tumor removal: For a tumor-removing surgery, it is used to prevent contaminating other tissues with the tissues which are being removed.

Foreign body removal: Removal of foreign body in the abdominal cavity or thoracic cavity

How to use the EndoCatch Bag correctly? Analysis of detailed operation steps

EndoCatch Bag is used properly, not only improves surgical efficiency but also greatly reduces the possibility of intraoperative contamination. Here are the detailed operation steps:

1. The preparation work: Open the instrument and check its integrity

The surgical instrument nurse must first confirm that the EndoCatch Bag is in the sterile state and check its integrity before surgery. Handle the specimen bag carefully to avoid damage to the specimen bag and be ensured that the operating rod and release system is operational.

2. Insert the EndoCatch Bag into the surgical channel

Insert the operating rod of the EndoCatch Bag through the laparoscopic surgical channel (e.g., a 10 mm or larger trocar channel) slowly. Pass the instrument into the abdominal cavity without damaging the surgical channel or surrounding tissues.

3. Open the specimen bag

Advance the specimen bag into the abdominal cavity through the operative handle. In this phase, the orifice of the bag will completely open to guarantee sufficient space for the resectioned tissue or neoplasm to be contained within body cavity.

4. Place the specimen

Once the specimen bag has been opened completely, the resected tissue or lesion is then placed into the bag with grasping forceps or other assistive devices. Completely capture the specimen within the bag to avoid leaving tissue at the mouth of the bag and thus lead to pinching.

5. Tighten the mouth of the bag and remove it

Be aware it is important to tighten the mouth of the bag through the operating rod to avoid specimen overflow or contamination of other tissues. Then, slowly withdraw the bag from the body through the surgical channel. To reduce the risk for tissue trauma, do not apply more pull to the channels than necessary when removing the channels.

Precautions when using the EndoCatch Bag

Although the EndoCatch Bag is designed in an intuitive way, operationally there are many details that should be noted in order to guarantee surgical safety and efficiency.

Choose the correct size of the specimen bag

The EndoCatch Bag has various sizes (small, medium, large, etc). Choose the proper size according to the size of the diseased tissue. When the specimen is large, it is necessary to select a specimen bag with a large enough volume. Otherwise, it may be damaged, or the specimen cannot be put into the bag completely.

Ensure that the mouth of the bag is fully tightened

Make sure to tighten and lock the mouth of the bag after the specimen is placed inside. Incomplete tightening could lead to the specimen slipping out during withdrawal, thereby contaminating the surgical field.

Avoid the bag wall being pierced by sharp objects

When placing the specimen in the bag, avoid using sharp instruments to directly contact the bag wall to prevent the specimen bag from being punctured and causing the contents to leak.

Remove the specimen slowly

If the specimen is large or the surgical channel small, there may be resistance when removing the specimen bag. At this time, force is slowly applied to avoid damage to the surgical channel or surrounding tissues.

The unique advantages of the EndoCatch Bag

Widely used in minimally invasive surgery, the EndoCatch Bag design offers many unique advantages that made it the tool of choice for specimen retrieval. Here are some of its great highlights:

Sterile design, reducing the risk of infection

Specimen bags are most often made of high-quality material that can better isolate specimens and prevent intraoperative infection or contamination of adjacent organ tissue.

Easy to use, enhance surgical efficiency

Its simple and intuitive design allows the surgical team to quickly deploy and use it, leading to decreased operation time and subsequently higher overall surgical efficiency.

Wide application range

Whether it can be small tissue resection (such as appendicectomy, ectopic pregnancy, gallbladder, etc.) or large tumor resection (thymic tumor, gastrointestinal tumor, etc.), EndoCatch Bag can meet the needs and be applied to various types of minimally invasive surgery.

Conclusion

By the above detailed, I think you have a good understanding of endocatch bags how to use. As a useful tool for minimally invasive surgery, the EndoCatch Bag is characterized by high efficiency, safety, and easily used to bring convenience to the surgical team. In actual use, as long as you use it according to the right operation steps and focus on some detail, you can completely exert its functions and ensure the surgery can proceed smoothly. The above is some information about the specimen retrieval bag. If you have other requirements or questions about this type of product, please consult the professional team in a timely manner so that you can choose the most suitable size and model for your surgery.