Laparoscopic entry techniques: Which should you prefer?

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite a debate spanning two decades, no consensus has been achieved about the safest laparoscopic entry technique.

Objectives

To update the evidence about the safety of the main different laparoscopic entry techniques.

Search strategy

Six electronic databases were searched from inception to February 2021.

Selection criteria

All randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing different laparoscopic entry techniques were included.

Data collection and analysis

Entry-related complications and total time for entry were compared among the different methods of entry calculating pooled odds ratios (ORs) and mean differences, with 95% confidence intervals (CIs); P < 0.05 was considered significant.

Main results

In total, 25 RCTs (6950 patients)

SUBMITTER: Raimondo D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10087714 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature