Clinical Trial: A Comparison of Three Different Entry Points to Establish the Pneumoperitoneum

Study Status: Not yet recruiting
Recruit Status: Not yet recruiting
Study Type: Interventional



Official Title: A Comparison of Three Different Puncture Points to Establish the Pneumoperitoneum in Laparoscopic Gastrointestinal Surgery: A Randomized Prospective Trial

Brief Summary:

The Palmer's point and periumbilical region are the common laparoscopic entry site to establish the pneumoperitoneum. In the present study, the investigators assess the safety and feasibility of Meng's point as a new laparoscopic entry site in cases to perform the gastrointestinal surgery.

This prospective and randomized study will compare the three entry techniques with regard to:

  • Complications related to the entry technique
  • Time taken to enter the abdomen.
  • The number of attempts taken to enter the abdomen