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Device to Assist With Abdominal Access During Laparoscopic Surgery
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I'm InterestedTrial ID: NCT04392635
Purpose
The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and ease of use of a trocar placement
access device (TPAD) to assist with obtaining peritoneal access with a Veress needle, and for
placing a primary trocar, during laparoscopic surgery.
Official Title
Pilot Study to Establish Safety and Ease of Use of a Trocar Placement Access Device (TPAD) for Laparoscopic Surgery
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age >/= 18
- Scheduled for laparoscopic surgery
- Able to understand and willing to sign a written informed consent form
Exclusion Criteria:
- Age < 18
- Any situation where blind, peri-umbilical passage of a Veress needle is
contraindicated.
- Any situation where patients have suspected or confirmed intra-abdominal adhesions
involving the peri-umbilical abdominal wall.
- Any situation where patients have a suspected or confirmed umbilical hernia or
peri-umbilical ventral hernia.
- Any situation where there is not intact, uncompromised skin of the peri-umbilical
region where the device is to be placed.
Intervention(s):
device: Trocar Placement Assist Device (TPAD)
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I'm InterestedContact Information
Stanford University
School of Medicine
300 Pasteur Drive
Stanford,
CA
94305
Study Team
650-736-2776