Homemade Glove-Port Platform for Ovarian Teratoma Resection in Laparoscopic Single-Site Surgery.

BACKGROUND

The adoption of laparoscopic single-site surgery (LESS) is limited by the high cost of commercial platforms. We present a self-designed glove-port for LESS ovarian teratoma resection.

TECHNIQUE: A single-port platform was constructed from a surgical glove and rings from a disposable suction tube. A specimen retrieval bag was modified with a silk drawstring and a secondary opening to create a closed system. The teratoma was dissected within the closed bag and all contents were removed via the umbilicus.

RESULTS

The procedure was successfully performed. The self-assembled port provided stable access, and the modified bag enabled complete specimen containment and extraction without spillage or auxiliary incisions.

CONCLUSION

This technique demonstrates a safe, feasible, and low-cost alternative for LESS. Utilizing ubiquitous materials improves the accessibility of minimally invasive, cosmetically favorable surgery in resource-constrained settings.