Objective To provide clinical direction, based on the best evidence available, on
laparoscopic entry techniques and technologies and their associated complications. Options …

Objective To obtain consensus as to the optimal form of entry technique for access to the
peritoneal cavity. Design A meta‐analysis of all relevant English language studies of …

Background: The pneumoperitoneum is the crucial element in laparoscopic surgery.
Different clinical problems are associated with this procedure, which has led to various …

Objective To determine the incidence and describe the complications of laparoscopic
procedures in The Netherlands. Design A nationwide prospective multicentre observational …

A multicentre study was carried out in seven top French centres for laparoscopic
gynaecological surgery. This series covers a period of 9 years, in which 29,966 diagnostic …

Background This study aimed to establish criteria for safe laparoscopic entry through a
systematic literature search and evidence-based medicine appraisal, to determine surgeon …

BACKGROUND: Disposable trocars with safety shields are widely used for laparoscopic
access. The aim of this study was to analyze risk factors associated with injuries resulting …

Surgeons performing sophisticated endoscopic operations must be well versed in alternate
laparoscopic access methods to address evolving patient expectations and safety …

OBJECTIVES: To report an initial clinical urologic experience with a new laparoscopic
access port (R-Port) and the advent of the single-port access (SPA) procedure and one-port …

Aim To record the incidence of both minor and major complications associated with first
entry at laparoscopy and to compare the volume and pressure methods of insufflation …