In literature, little comparison data are available between various morcellators, which are used to remove large tissue masses minimally invasively. Since various morcellators are available on the market, and they are used fairly frequently, it is important to know whether the devices perform optimally, or if one is more functional than another. To this purpose, a literature research has been performed to find all previous, current and experimental morcellators and compare their morcellation rates (g/min), i.e., the removed mass divided by its removal time. The instruments were categorized by their respective working principles and significant trends were identified in the field of morcellation from the found and calculated data. The main findings are that the newest morcellators on the market, which rely on the principle of “motor peeling,” are indeed the fastest in terms of morcellation rate, yet it seems that improvements are still possible when it comes to speed and safety. Based on literature, these improvements include the use of an endoscopic bag with a custom created environment and the optimization of the continuity of the applied morcellation working principle.
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A Comparitive Overview of Existing and Experimental Morcellators in Gynecology and Urology
Ewout Arkenbout,
Ewout Arkenbout
Delft University of Technology
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Frank-Willem Jansen,
Frank-Willem Jansen
Leiden University Medical Center
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Just Herder
Just Herder
Delft University of Technology
, University of Twente
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Ewout Arkenbout
Delft University of Technology
Frank-Willem Jansen
Leiden University Medical Center
Just Herder
Delft University of Technology
, University of Twente
J. Med. Devices. Jun 2011, 5(2): 027529 (1 pages)
Published Online: June 14, 2011
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Arkenbout, E., Jansen, F., and Herder, J. (June 14, 2011). "A Comparitive Overview of Existing and Experimental Morcellators in Gynecology and Urology." ASME. J. Med. Devices. June 2011; 5(2): 027529. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3590867
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