Improving the ease and safety of laparoscopy: A technique for open insertion of the umbilical trocar

J. G. Rice; J. G. McCall; D. A. Wattchow

doi:10.1111/j.1445-2197.1998.tb04840.x

Improving the ease and safety of laparoscopy: A technique for open insertion of the umbilical trocar

J. G. Rice, J. G. McCall, D. A. Wattchow

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Abstract

Background: Sharp cannulation of the abdominal cavity for laparoscopy occasionally causes life-threating injury to major vessels. Methods: A technique of open cannulation is described to minimize this risk. Results: In over 2000 general surgical laparoscopies performed the Flinders Medical Centre, there were no major vessel injuries and only one bowel injury (prior to laparotomy). Conclusions: We advocate the use of open technique to minimize injuries caused by abdominal cannulation for laparoscopy.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	664-665
Number of pages	2
Journal	Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery
Volume	68
Issue number	9
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1445-2197.1998.tb04840.x
Publication status	Published - Sept 1998
Externally published	Yes

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Laparoscopic injury
Laparoscopy

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Improving the ease and safety of laparoscopy: A technique for open insertion of the umbilical trocar

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