Steri-Drape Laparotomy/Laparoscopy Drape
A sterile surgical drape designed for laparotomy and laparoscopy procedures, helping maintain a sterile field around the abdominal operative site. It is a standard item in dental and medical practice.
The Steri-Drape Laparotomy/Laparoscopy Drape is a sterile surgical drape used during abdominal surgery, covering procedures performed through an open incision, known as laparotomy, as well as minimally invasive procedures performed through small ports, known as laparoscopy. Covering both approaches with a single drape design reflects how these procedures often share a similar abdominal field and draping requirements, even though the specific incision size and instrumentation differ.
The drape is placed over the patient to isolate the surgical site from non-sterile areas of the body and the surrounding operating room environment, helping the surgical team maintain a sterile field throughout the procedure. A well fitted abdominal drape also typically provides a clear, defined working area for the surgeon and assistants, while keeping the remainder of the patient covered and protected.
Maintaining this kind of sterile barrier is a standard requirement for abdominal surgery, given the infection risk associated with entering the peritoneal cavity. General surgeons, operating room nurses and surgical technologists use this drape during laparotomy and laparoscopic abdominal procedures in hospital operating rooms.
