Intermediate
Technical
IVT
specimen containment
Process of securing removed tissue in protective bags to prevent contamination during laparoscopic extraction.
Full Definition
A critical step in laparoscopic surgery involving the placement of resected specimens into specialized containment bags before removal from the peritoneal cavity. This technique prevents tumor cell spillage, contamination of port sites, and cross-contamination between specimens. Proper containment is essential in oncologic procedures and helps maintain the minimally invasive benefits of laparoscopy. Various bag types and extraction techniques are available depending on specimen size and characteristics.
Usage
Usage note: Critical concept in oncologic laparoscopy; emphasize containment before extraction.
In Context
- "Careful specimen containment prevented any spillage of tumor cells during extraction." — operative report
- "The gallbladder was placed in a specimen bag for safe containment before removal." — surgical procedure note
Also known as
specimen bagging
tissue containment
specimen protection
Contrasted with
direct extraction
uncontained removal
Don't confuse with
specimen extraction
specimen morcellation