Safety of open technique for first-trocar placement in laparoscopic surgery: a series of 6,000 cases

摘要

Background The open technique for the placement of the first trocar in laparoscopic surgery has become the preferred method due to the reduced number of complications associated with it. In 2002 we reported our technique, which has been widely accepted at many centers, including all the units of our hospital. We now report on a series of 6,000 cases in which this technique was used.