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Identification of safe trocar insertion sites guided by ultrasonography to minimize epigastric vessel injuries in pediatric laparoscopic procedures

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  • Cemal Bilir

  • Zeynep Ayvat Öcal

  • May 14, 2026

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    Deep epigastric vessels are frequently injured during trocar insertion in pediatric laparoscopic surgery, risking significant bleeding.

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    This study utilized Doppler ultrasonography to map the location of deep epigastric vessels in 90 pediatric patients.

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    Mean distances of deep epigastric vessels from the midline varied significantly, with no notable differences between genders.

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    Safe avascular areas for trocar placement were identified, enhancing the safety of laparoscopic procedures in children.

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    Ultrasonography proved effective for visualizing deep epigastric vessels, aiding in the prevention of vascular injuries during surgery.

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Identification of safe trocar insertion sites guided by ultrasonography to minimize epigastric vessel injuries in pediatric laparoscopic procedures

  • by Cemal Bilir, Zeynep Ayvat Öcal

  • May 14, 2026

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