title: [Open laparoscopic approach--an alterative to the Veress needle. Experiences after 1,000 laparoscopies].
abstract: A mini-laparotomy as described by Hasson was used in a modified way in 1000 laparoscopic procedures. In comparison with the insertion of a Veress needle we find the open approach to be a safer and quicker way of obtaining pneumoperitoneum.
authors.affiliation: Chirurgische Klinik, Klinikum Mannheim, Fakultät für klinische Medizin, Universität, Heidelberg.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Rumstadt
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Werthmann
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Jentschura
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Stark
mesh_terms: D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D020706:Laparoscopes; D009339:Needles; D011028:Pneumoperitoneum, Artificial / Q000295:instrumentation*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D013525:Surgical Instruments