The common pen-sized laser pointer can be used during laparoscopic procedures to indicate landmarks on the video screen and facilitate communication between surgeon and the assistants. We describe a simple and inexpensive technique that allows scrubbed members of the surgical team to use the laser pointer without the need to sterilize the instrument.
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