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metaport
Pronunciation: MET-ah-port
A specialized trocar designed for specimen extraction during laparoscopic surgery.
Full Definition
A trocar system specifically engineered for safe removal of surgical specimens during minimally invasive procedures. Unlike standard trocars, metaports feature expandable or wider openings to accommodate tissue removal while maintaining pneumoperitoneum. They often include integrated specimen bags or retrieval mechanisms to prevent contamination during extraction.
In Context
- "The gallbladder was removed intact through the 12mm metaport to prevent stone spillage." — Operative report
- "Metaport placement should be planned to optimize specimen extraction angle." — Surgical protocol
Also known as
extraction port
specimen port
Don't confuse with
standard trocar
optical trocar