Modified open laparoscopy using a 5-mm laparoscope

Video Author:William W. Hurd, MD

Published on:February 08, 2016

Demonstration of a 5-mm modified open laparoscopic entry technique that minimizes some of the disadvantages of conventional 10-mm open techniques while avoiding blind placement of sharp instruments. See the related article by Pryor and Hurd (March 2016 issue). Video courtesy of William W. Hurd, MD.