title: Trocar incision and closure: daily problems in laparoscopic procedures--a new technical aspect.
abstract: A mini-laparotomy as described by Hasson was used in a modified way in 1,500 laparoscopic procedures. In comparison with the insertion of a Veress needle, we find the open approach to be a safer and quicker technique to obtain the pneumoperitoneum. A new technique for closure of the trocar incision is described. The technique is recommended due to its easy and safe approach requiring no additional special equipment.
authors.affiliation: Department of General Surgery, University Hospital Mannheim, Germany.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Rumstadt
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Sturm
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Jentschura
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Schwab
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Schuster
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D020706:Laparoscopes; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D011028:Pneumoperitoneum, Artificial / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D011183:Postoperative Complications