Induction of pneumoperitoneum, are we doing it the safest way?

ABSTRACT

The technique used to induce and maintain pneumoperitoneum during laparoscopy was studied among gynecologists in Britain, Northern Ireland and Greater Cairo Public Teaching and University Hospitals. The study sheet was sent to all consultants and specialist registrars working allover Northern Ireland. In Cairo, specialists and consultants from hospitals representing the ministry of health, teaching, university and private hospitals were interrogated. The details of the technique used for induction of pneumoperitoneum were studied in the different units and among different surgeons. This paper explored the techniques adopted for the induction of pneumoperitoneum and discussed that the safest one is the direct access technique