Description
A Veress needle is a medical tool used to inflate the abdomen with gas before a laparoscopic surgery to help surgeons access the abdominal cavity. The needle’s uses include:
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Creating a pneumoperitoneumThe Veress needle creates a pneumoperitoneum, or inflated abdominal area, by insufflating gas into the abdomen. This allows the surgeon to see internal organs more clearly and use surgical instruments more comfortably.
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Gaining access to the abdominal cavityThe Veress needle is the first step in gaining access to the abdominal cavity.
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Safety mechanismThe Veress needle has a spring-loaded rounded tip that moves inward as the needle is inserted, piercing through the abdominal wall’s outer layers. Once the needle enters the abdominal cavity, the tip retracts to prevent injury to internal organs
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