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F Agresta1, G Mazzarolo, N Bedin

  • 1Unità Operativa Complessa di Chirurgia Generale, Ospedale Civile, Via Forlanini 71, Vittorio Veneto (TV), Italy. fagresta@libero.it

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Direct trocar insertion (DTI) offers a faster, safer alternative for establishing pneumoperitoneum in laparoscopic surgery compared to traditional Veress needle techniques. This method proved efficient and reliable in a large case series, enhancing surgical procedures.

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Area of Science:

  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Surgical Techniques
  • Laparoscopy

Background:

  • The Veress needle (VN) technique for pneumoperitoneum is common but linked to slow insufflation and serious complications.
  • Open laparoscopy (OL) is safer but often considered cumbersome.
  • Direct trocar insertion (DTI) is a newer alternative, primarily used in gynecology.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the feasibility, safety, and benefits of direct trocar insertion (DTI) for establishing pneumoperitoneum in a diverse range of laparoscopic procedures.
  • To compare DTI with traditional Veress needle and open laparoscopy techniques.

Main Methods:

  • A case series study of 2175 laparoscopic procedures over five years.
  • Pneumoperitoneum was established using DTI in 2091 (96.1%) cases, at either the umbilicus or Palmer's point.
  • Included both scheduled and emergency laparoscopic surgeries.

Main Results:

  • No injuries, minor or major, were reported with the DTI technique.
  • Peritoneal access and creation of a laparoscopic workspace were achieved quickly and efficiently.
  • DTI demonstrated high feasibility and safety across numerous procedures.

Conclusions:

  • Direct trocar insertion (DTI) is a fast, safe, and reliable alternative for pneumoperitoneum.
  • DTI should be considered a valuable tool for trained laparoscopic surgeons.
  • The study supports the broader adoption of DTI beyond gynecologic procedures.