An effective new method for the placement of an anti-adhesion barrier film using an introducer in laparoscopic surgery.

The article presents a study that describes the use of the Reduction Sleeve introducer to place Seprafilm, an anti-adhesion barrier film, on the target site easily and precisely during the laparoscopic surgery of the abdomen and pelvis. Topics discussed include the results of the study, the effectiveness of Seprafilm to reduce the occurrence of intra-abdominal adhesions and the other methods for handling and applying the film.