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Readymade endo-loops can make laparoscopic surgery convenient and faster. Commercially made endo-loops are expensive. We describe a method of making low-cost endo-loops from materials available in the operating room.

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Low cost laparoscopic endo-loop

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Low cost endo-loop for rural surgeons

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