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ArticleLangenbeck's archives of surgery2016

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

Selman Uranues, Orhan Veli Ozkan, Gordana Tomasch

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Selman UranuesDepartment of Surgery, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 29, 8036, Graz, Austria.
Orhan Veli OzkanDepartment of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Sakarya University, Adnan Menderes Caddesi, Saglik Sokak No: 193, 54100, Sakarya, Turkey. veliorhan@hotmail.com.
Gordana TomaschDepartment of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Medical University of Graz, 8036, Graz, Austria.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundAccess-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

methodsThis 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.

resultsA 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.

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

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HumansLaparoscopySurgical WoundUmbilicusAccess complicationsFirst trocarLaparoscopic entry techniqueOpen accessOpen trocar insertion

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