[Open laparoscopic approach--an alterative to the Veress needle. Experiences after 1,000 laparoscopies].
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.
Rumstadt
B
B
Chirurgische Klinik, Klinikum Mannheim, Fakultät für klinische Medizin, Universität, Heidelberg.
Werthmann
K
K
Jentschura
D
D
Stark
E
E
D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D020706:Laparoscopes; D009339:Needles; D011028:Pneumoperitoneum, Artificial / Q000295:instrumentation*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D013525:Surgical Instruments