Abstract:

The use of a balloon as a dissecting tool was pioneered by Gauer and Kieturakis in the early 1990s. This newapplication of balloon dissection in surgery allows the creation of a working space in which a procedure is performed. This is combined with minimally invasive techniques that confer the advantages of shorter recovery and less pain for several different procedures.

Authors:

J. Stephen Scott, M.D. General Surgeon, Private Practice Doctors Hospital, Roger A. de la Torre, M.D. General Surgeon, Chief of Surgery Doctors Hospital Wentzville, Missouri, Norbert L. Richardson, M.D. General Surgeon, Private Practice St. John's Mercy Hospital, Donna T. Richardson, M.D. general Surgeon, Private Practice St. John's Mercy Hospital Washington, Missouri

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