In vivo assessment of gastrotomy closure with over-the-scope clips in an experimental model for varicocelectomy

BACKGROUND: Gastrotomy closure remains the major limiting factor for human translation of transgastric surgery; the over-the-scope clip (OTSC) system was proposed as a possibility for this purpose. Transgastric access is good for a pelvic approach, making varicocelectomy a possible indication for na...

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Main Author: Rolanda, C (author)
Other Authors: Lima, E (author), Silva, D (author), Moreira, I (author), Pêgo, JM (author), Macedo, G (author), Correia-Pinto, J (author)
Format: article
Language:eng
Published: 2012
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10400.23/292
Country:Portugal
Oai:oai:repositorio.hospitaldebraga.pt:10400.23/292