KeyScope and KeyLoop (collectively called KeySuite) are laparoscopic prototypes that the investigators have designed for the resources, needs and challenges of low- and middle- income countries (LMICs). KeyScope is a laparoscope that plugs into a laptop computer to display images during surgery. It links to a telementoring application so that experienced surgeons can mentor surgeons in capacity-building partnerships. KeyLoop is a laparoscopic retractor that lifts the abdominal wall during surgery, obviating the need for a constant power supply and medical-grade carbon dioxide. The investigators will perform a clinical First-in-Human study at the Uganda Cancer Institute. Ugandan surgeons will use the KeySuite devices to perform biopsies of intra-abdominal tumors.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
12
KeyScope and KeyLoop will be used to perform biopsies of intra-abdominal masses and cancers.
Uganda Cancer Institute
Kampala, Uganda
Establish the clinical safety KeySuite
This will be determined by whether or not the procedure was able to be completed laproscopically or had to be converted to open surgery.
Time frame: Day of surgery
Time to complete surgery
Length of surgery will be recorded
Time frame: Day of surgery
Estimated blood loss
Blood loss will be recorded
Time frame: Day of surgery
Surgical injuries and adverse events
Surgical injuries (device-related and unrelated) and other adverse events at the time of surgery will be recorded
Time frame: Day of surgery
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