Laparoscopic surgeons' thumb-is it a training phenomenon?
- 1 January 1997
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Minimally Invasive Therapy & Allied Technologies
- Vol. 6 (1) , 31-32
- https://doi.org/10.3109/13645709709152822
Abstract
Summary Transient digital nerve palsy of the left thumb may be common during laparoscopic learning experiences. The problem, which has been seen frequently during laparoscopy training courses, is due to an incorrect instrument grip. Awareness of the problem and instruction of sound technique may prevent this injury.Keywords
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