title: Laparoscopic entry: the modified alwis method and more.
abstract: Despite the rapid advances in laparoscopic surgery in the past 2 decades, the initial entry still accounts for approximately 40% to 50% of laparoscopic complications and should be considered the most dangerous step of a laparoscopic procedure. In this review, the authors share a technique for initial umbilical entry, and provide alternative entry sites in cases where umbilical entry is contraindicated.
authors.forename: Thomas T
authors.initials: TT
authors.lastname: Vellinga
authors.forename: Sarath
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: De Alwis
authors.forename: Yoko
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Suzuki
authors.forename: Jon I
authors.initials: JI
authors.lastname: Einarsson