Initial laparoscopic access in a patient with severe obesity
Initial laparoscopic access in a patient with severe obesity
Initial laparoscopic access in a patient with severe obesity. (A) A closed Veress needle technique is used, inserted approximately 15 cm below the xiphoid for the initial camera port. The port should be 5 mm in size and placed under optical guidance. (B) Position of the camera port and dissecting ports in this patient.