J Surg Tech Proced | Volume 6, Issue 1 | Technical Report | Open Access

A Novel Technique for the Introduction of Suture Needle in the Abdomen without the Use of Ports in Robotic and Laparoscopic Surgery

Arif Ahmad^1,2*, Ashish Agarwala^1,2, Jason Arellano¹, Timothy Herlihy¹ and Zoha Ahmad¹

1Department of Bariatric and General Surgery, John T Mather Hospital, USA 2Department of Surgery, Stony Brook University Hospital, USA

^*Correspondance to: Arif Ahmad 

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Abstract

Background: In laparoscopic and robotic surgery most non-stapled procedures can now be performed utilizing all 5 mm and 8 mm ports. However a major obstacle that remains is the introduction of the suture needle into the operative field. We describe a method of introducing the suture needle irrespective of its size without the need of ports. Methods: We describe a method of percutaneously introducing any suture, irrespective of its size, without the use of ports. This is accomplished through the use of a suture passer which allows percutaneous entry of the needle from the skin into the operative field. Results: We have employed this technique in 273 cases without any complications. Conclusion: Our technique is safe, effective, and cost-efficient. It avoids the potential complication of needle loss and may save operative time.

Keywords:

Suture needle; Percutaneous; Portless

Citation:

Ahmad A, Agarwala A, Arellano J, Herlihy T, Ahmad Z. A Novel Technique for the Introduction of Suture Needle in the Abdomen without the Use of Ports in Robotic and Laparoscopic Surgery. J Surg Tech Proced. 2022;6(1):1050..