The relevance of reducing Veress needle overshooting

Abstract Safe insertion of the Veress needle during laparoscopy relies on the surgeons’ technical skills in order to stop needle insertion just in time to prevent overshooting in the underlying organs. To reduce this risk, a wide variety of Veress needle systems were developed with safety mechanisms...

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Main Authors: T. Horeman-Franse, R. R. Postema, T. Fischer, J. Calleja-Agius, C. Camenzuli, L. Alvino, S. F. Hardon, H. J. Bonjer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2023-10-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-44890-1