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Safe and easy access technique for the first trocar in laparoscopic surgery

Authors: Selman Uranues, Orhan Veli Ozkan, Gordana Tomasch

Published in: Langenbeck's Archives of Surgery | Issue 6/2016

Abstract

Background

Access-related injuries are still an important consideration and may increase morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to present in detail a safe and easy technique for open insertion of the first trocar.

Patients and methods

This technique has been used routinely in the vast majority of laparoscopic procedures at first author’s department since 1998. The data were collected prospectively and analyzed retrospectively for the 11-year period of January 2005 through December 2015.

The primary site of access is the umbilicus, but this technique can be used for all insertion points.

Results

A total of 2579 laparoscopic surgical interventions were performed. The abdominal access was established in 2252 patients in open and in 321 cases with blind puncture using a Veress needle. There were three cases (0.9 %) of accidental injuries with blind puncture and two cases (0.09 %) with open technique. Injuries sustained with open technique injuries were less severe and immediately discernable. None of the patients were converted to open technique.

Conclusion

The method can be used easily and rapidly, even in obese patients. It is safer than blind puncture and reduces costs.

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Title: Safe and easy access technique for the first trocar in laparoscopic surgery
Authors: Selman Uranues
Orhan Veli Ozkan
Gordana Tomasch
Publication date: 01-09-2016
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in: Langenbeck's Archives of Surgery / Issue 6/2016
Print ISSN: 1435-2443
Electronic ISSN: 1435-2451
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00423-016-1474-4

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Safe and easy access technique for the first trocar in laparoscopic surgery

Abstract

Background

Patients and methods

Results

Conclusion

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Background

Patients and methods

Results

Conclusion

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