Modified open laparoscopy through placement of an optical surgical obturator

Abstract

Objective: To describe a new technique for open laparoscopy.

Design: Prospective case series.

Setting: Ambulatory surgical unit.

Patient(s): Fifty-six women undergoing laparoscopic sterilization.

Intervention(s): Intra-abdominal placement of an optical surgical obturator.

Main outcome measure(s): Evaluation of surgical technique.

Result(s): The technique was completed successfully in all cases.

Conclusion(s): This new surgical approach may assist surgeons in avoiding inadvertent injuries.