Open AccessA modified open primary laparoscopic surgery port placement through umbilical tube
Author(s) -
BO Ismaila,
Barnabas Alayande
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
nigerian journal of surgery/nigerian journal of surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2278-7100
pISSN - 1117-6806
DOI - 10.4103/njs.njs_34_18
Subject(s) - umbilicus (mollusc) , medicine , surgery , port (circuit theory) , tube (container) , laparoscopic surgery , open surgery , laparoscopy , engineering , mechanical engineering
A safe, reliable technique for primary trocar introduction is important for laparoscopic surgery. In resource-constrained settings where there is paucity of needed equipment and cost is prohibitive, a method utilizing fewer instruments will be useful.