Modified open laparoscopy through placement of an optical surgical obturator.

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.