Is there any difference between the distances created by towel clamp lifting and towel clamp plus manual lifting of the anterior abdominal wall for direct trocar entry in laparoscopic gynecologic surgery? A prospective interventional study

• Published in: Journal of the Turkish German Gynecological Association Vol. 18; no. 4; pp. 174 - 180
• Main Authors: Usta, Taner A, Karacan, Tolga, Kovalak, Evrim Ebru, Hanlı, Ulviye, Naki, M Murat
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Turkey Turkish-German Gynecological Association 01.12.2017; Galenos Publishing House; Galenos Publishing
• Subjects: Abdomen; Compression therapy; Gynecology; Injuries; Laparoscopy; Obstetrics; Original Investigation; Prevention; Surgeons; Surgery; Telescopes; Thrombosis; Tıp; İstanbul; laparoscopic entry abdominal wall elevation; Abdominal wall lifting; abdominal wall elevation; laparoscopic entry

Most surgeons prefer to perform anterior abdominal wall lifting during abdominal entry to avoid damage to intestines or main vessels. Anterior abdominal wall lifting is assumed to prevent vital organ injuries by creating an adequate distance prior to entry into the peritoneal cavity. In this study,...