Repurposing Surgical Devices: Excision of Visceral Endometriosis with “Vessel Sealer” and Visceral Repair with Barbed Suture
The best chef can repurpose leftover food in the fridge and make it tastes great. It is important for the chef to have deep understanding of the ingredients and develop masterful techniques in order to improvise. In order to repurpose a preexisting surgical device, a surgeon similarly needs to know the strength and weakness of the device as well as the principles behind the task he or she needs to accomplish. This presentation will demonstrate the innovative use of Enseal for the excision of bowel and bladder endometriosis and the unique use of barbed suture for the repair of the bowel and bladder defect.