Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Endoscopic Procedures IV: Sigmoidoscopy and Laproscopy01:26

Endoscopic Procedures IV: Sigmoidoscopy and Laproscopy

1.0K
Sigmoidoscopy and laparoscopy are distinct medical procedures that enable physicians to internally inspect different parts of the GI tract. Although they serve different purposes, each is essential for diagnosing and, in some cases, treating various medical conditions.
Sigmoidoscopy
Sigmoidoscopy is a diagnostic procedure that uses a flexible sigmoidoscope equipped with a light source and camera to examine the rectum and sigmoid colon. The procedure involves inserting the tube through the anus...
1.0K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Randomised, triple-blind, placebo-controlled trial of atosiban in women with previous embryo implantation failure and abnormal uterine contractions undergoing single blastocyst-stage embryo transfer: a study protocol.

BMJ open·2026
Same author

Visual tubal patency tests for tubal occlusion and hydrosalpinx.

The Cochrane database of systematic reviews·2026
Same author

The association between risk of bias and effect sizes of spinal manipulative therapy in low back pain trials: meta-epidemiological protocol.

MethodsX·2026
Same author

Enhancing trustworthiness checks of randomized controlled trials: a pathway to more reliable evidence.

Journal of clinical epidemiology·2026
Same author

Total Testosterone Measured by Liquid Chromatograph-Tandem Mass Spectrometry Refines Diagnosis of Biochemical Hyperandrogenism and Better Identifies Subgroup at Genuine Risk of Adverse Fertility Outcomes in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

Reproductive medicine and biology·2026
Same author

Methods of induction of labour: a network meta-analysis.

The Cochrane database of systematic reviews·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Mar 28, 2026

Modified Laparoscopic Anatomic Hepatectomy: Two-Surgeon Technique Combined with the Simple Extracorporeal Pringle Maneuver
12:27

Modified Laparoscopic Anatomic Hepatectomy: Two-Surgeon Technique Combined with the Simple Extracorporeal Pringle Maneuver

Published on: June 16, 2023

4.1K

Trocar types in laparoscopy.

Claire F la Chapelle1, Hilko A Swank, Monique E Wessels

  • 1Leiden University Medical Centre, K6-76, Albinusdreef 2, Leiden, 2333 ZA, Netherlands.

The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
|December 18, 2015
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

This review found no significant difference in major trocar-related complications between different trocar types used in laparoscopy. Radially expanding trocars showed a reduced risk of trocar site bleeding compared to cutting trocars.

More Related Videos

Author Spotlight: Advancing Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Tumor Treatment with Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques
03:33

Author Spotlight: Advancing Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Tumor Treatment with Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques

Published on: September 27, 2024

1.6K
Clinical Application of Single-Surgeon, Three-Port, Laparoscopic Resection for Colorectal Cancer with Natural Orifice Specimen Extraction
08:26

Clinical Application of Single-Surgeon, Three-Port, Laparoscopic Resection for Colorectal Cancer with Natural Orifice Specimen Extraction

Published on: March 24, 2023

2.0K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Mar 28, 2026

Modified Laparoscopic Anatomic Hepatectomy: Two-Surgeon Technique Combined with the Simple Extracorporeal Pringle Maneuver
12:27

Modified Laparoscopic Anatomic Hepatectomy: Two-Surgeon Technique Combined with the Simple Extracorporeal Pringle Maneuver

Published on: June 16, 2023

4.1K
Author Spotlight: Advancing Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Tumor Treatment with Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques
03:33

Author Spotlight: Advancing Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Tumor Treatment with Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques

Published on: September 27, 2024

1.6K
Clinical Application of Single-Surgeon, Three-Port, Laparoscopic Resection for Colorectal Cancer with Natural Orifice Specimen Extraction
08:26

Clinical Application of Single-Surgeon, Three-Port, Laparoscopic Resection for Colorectal Cancer with Natural Orifice Specimen Extraction

Published on: March 24, 2023

2.0K

Area of Science:

  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Surgical Technology
  • Patient Safety

Background:

  • Laparoscopic surgery offers clinical benefits but involves trocar use, posing risks like visceral/vascular injury and postoperative pain.
  • Complications, though rare, can be life-threatening, necessitating strategies for prevention.
  • This review investigates if specific trocar types influence complication and pain rates.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review and analyze complication and postoperative pain rates associated with different trocar types in laparoscopic procedures.
  • To identify if any specific trocar designs are linked to a lower incidence of adverse events.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive search of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) was conducted across multiple databases.
  • RCTs comparing different trocar types for laparoscopic surgery were included, focusing on major and minor complications and pain.
  • Study selection, risk of bias assessment, and data extraction were performed independently by two reviewers.

Main Results:

  • Seven RCTs involving 654 participants were analyzed, comparing various trocar types (e.g., radially expanding vs. cutting).
  • No significant difference was found in visceral or vascular injury rates between trocar types, with very low quality evidence.
  • Radially expanding trocars demonstrated a reduced risk of trocar site bleeding compared to cutting trocars (very low quality evidence).

Conclusions:

  • Limited data exist on major trocar-related complications across different trocar types due to their rarity.
  • While radially expanding trocars may reduce bleeding, this is a minor complication.
  • Large observational studies and an international complication registry are recommended for future research.