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specimen retrieval bag
A sterile containment device used to extract tissue specimens during laparoscopic surgery while preventing contamination.
Full Definition
A specialized sterile bag or pouch designed for safe extraction of tissue specimens during minimally invasive surgery. These bags prevent spillage of potentially infected or malignant tissue into the peritoneal cavity during removal through trocar sites. They come in various sizes and configurations, from simple plastic pouches to complex expandable bags with drawstring closures, and are essential for maintaining surgical sterility and preventing port-site metastases in oncological procedures.
Usage
Usage note: Always document use of retrieval bag for any specimen extraction in laparoscopic procedures.
In Context
- "The appendix was placed in a specimen retrieval bag before extraction through the umbilical port." — Operative report
- "A large specimen retrieval bag was required for the intact gallbladder removal." — Procedure documentation
Also known as
extraction bag
endo bag
Don't confuse with
specimen container
irrigation bag