title: Radially dilating trocar system for open laparoscopic access.
abstract: Laparoscopic access can be obtained quickly and without complication by placing a radially dilating trocar sleeve into the peritoneum through a 3-mm umbilical incision and dilating to 5 or 10 mm. This provides a tight seal without purse-string sutures. This is our preferred method of open laparoscopic access.
authors.affiliation: Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA.
authors.forename: P G
authors.initials: PG
authors.lastname: Schulam
authors.forename: S P
authors.initials: SP
authors.lastname: Hedican
authors.forename: S G
authors.initials: SG
authors.lastname: Docimo
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D020706:Laparoscopes; D010535:Laparoscopy; D013525:Surgical Instruments