specimen entrapment
Technique for containing excised tissue within a retrieval bag during laparoscopic procedures to prevent spillage.
Full Definition
Specimen entrapment is a critical technique in minimally invasive surgery where excised organs or tissue samples are placed within specialized retrieval bags before removal from the body. This method prevents contamination of the surgical field and trocar sites, particularly important when dealing with potentially malignant tissue or infected specimens. The entrapment bag is typically introduced through a trocar port, the specimen is carefully placed inside under direct visualization, and the bag is sealed before extraction through an appropriately sized incision.
Usage
Usage note: Not to be confused with morcellation, which involves tissue fragmentation.
In Context
- "Specimen entrapment was performed using a 15-mm EndoCatch bag prior to removal." — Operative report
- "Proper specimen entrapment techniques are essential to prevent port-site metastases." — Training manual