title: The optical trocar in gynecological surgery: clinical and technical outcomes.
abstract: Optical trocars have been introduced as an alternative technique for obtaining access to the peritoneal cavity. The advantage is that each layer of the abdominal wall can be identified avoiding inadvertent injuries due to a lack of vision. From March 2010 to March 2011, 138 women underwent laparoscopy for benign diseases. They were submitted to gynecological laparoscopy for direct optical access. There was no evidence of vascular injuries. This study confirms that the optical trocar is a safe, rapid, and effective method, that offers a real perception of the safety of the entrance into the abdomen.
authors: Department of Health Sciences, Head of Gynecology and Obstetrics Unit, University of L'Aquila, Italy. felice.patacchiola@libero.it
authors: F
authors: F
authors: Patacchiola
authors: P
authors: P
authors: Palermo
authors: D
authors: D
authors: Kaliakoudas
authors: A
authors: A
authors: Carta
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authors: N
authors: Mastrocola
authors: G
authors: G
authors: Carta
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004867:Equipment Design; D005260:Female; D013509:Gynecologic Surgical Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008875:Middle Aged; D011028:Pneumoperitoneum, Artificial; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D055815:Young Adult