Injury to intra-abdominal structures is a common complication of laparoscopic ... trocars have been developed that allow for the layers of the abdominal wall to be visualized during placement.

[2] In addition to the clinical benefits described in several studies, the laparoscopic approach allows ... of specimen with a bag and through a trocar port rather than directly through the ...

Background Laparoscopic appendectomy is not yet unanimously considered the "gold standard" in the treatment of acute appendicitis because of its higher operative time, intra-abdominal abscess risk ...