A modified laparoscopic entry technique using a finger and rubber catheter.
Publication/Presentation Date
6-1-1991
Abstract
Hasson and Grimes have developed the so-called open laparoscopy technique. Patients with surgical history and obese patients present a higher risk for laparoscopy. Since the development of laparoscopic cholecystectomy general surgeons have been able to obtain instruction in percutaneous and open techniques in various laparoscopic training centers throughout the United States. The percutaneous technique uses the Veress needle, while the open technique uses the Hasson cannula. We present a modification of the open technique using a finger and rubber catheter to thread the trocar cannula into the abdomen using standard disposable cannulas and avoiding the use of the Hasson cannula.
Volume
1
Issue
3
First Page
179
Last Page
182
ISSN
1052-3901
Published In/Presented At
Campos, L., & Espinosa, M. (1991). A modified laparoscopic entry technique using a finger and rubber catheter. Journal of laparoendoscopic surgery, 1(3), 179–182. https://doi.org/10.1089/lps.1991.1.179
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
1836406
Department(s)
Department of Surgery
Document Type
Article