Hand Assisted Laparoscopy

Hand Assisted Laparoscopy

Definition

A type of laparoscopic surgery where the surgeon uses both a laparoscope and his or her hand to help with dissection, retraction, and removal of tissue through a hand port incision.

Also known as Hand Assisted Laparoscopic Surgery, Hand Assisted Laparoscopy, Hand-Assisted Laparoscopy — per NCIT

Also identified as