The Feasibility and Efficacy of a Novel Nano Filter in Reducing the Hazards of Surgical Smoke Exposure During Gynecological Laparoscopic Surgery

Xiaoxiao Feng; Bo Ding; Yang Shen

doi:10.1177/15533506231157169

The Feasibility and Efficacy of a Novel Nano Filter in Reducing the Hazards of Surgical Smoke Exposure During Gynecological Laparoscopic Surgery

Surg Innov. 2023 Oct;30(5):654-656. doi: 10.1177/15533506231157169. Epub 2023 Feb 16.

Authors

Xiaoxiao Feng¹, Bo Ding¹, Yang Shen¹

Affiliation

¹ Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, China.

PMID: 36794984
DOI: 10.1177/15533506231157169

Abstract

Need: This study developed a nano-filter to reduce the concentration of hazardous substances in surgical smoke.

Methodology and device description: The nano-filter consists of nanomaterials and hydrophilic materials. Smoke was collected before and after using the new nano-filter during the surgery.

Preliminary results: The concentration of PM_2.5 and PAHs produced by the monopolar device was the highest (P < .05). The concentration of PM_2.5 and PAHs after using a nano-filter was less than the non-filter group (P < .05).

Current status: Surgical smoke generated by monopolar and bipolar devices pose a potential cancer risk to health staff in the operational room. The concentration of PM and PAHs were reduced and the cancer risk was not obvious by using the nano-filter.

Keywords: filters; gynecological endoscopic surgery; hazards; surgical smoke.

MeSH terms

Feasibility Studies
Female
Gynecologic Surgical Procedures / adverse effects
Humans
Laparoscopy* / methods
Neoplasms*
Smoke / adverse effects

Substances

Smoke