This video covers abdominal access for minimally invasive surgery using the veress needle. We discuss the anatomy of a veress needle and how it is designed to make safe abdominal entry possible, the pros and cons of the veress vs Hassan techniques, common locations for access with the veress needle, technique of needle use itself, and troubleshooting when entry doesn't go smoothly. Finally, we discuss the most common (although still very rare) complications of veress needle use and their management.
This video is for educational purposes only, do not use to diagnose or treat any diseases. This is not clinical advice.