A Veress needle or Veres needle[1] /VER-resh/ is a spring-loaded needle used to create pneumoperitoneum for laparoscopic surgery. Of the three general approaches to laparoscopic …

What Is a Veress Needle? A Veress needle is a spring-loaded needle used to introduce carbon dioxide gas into the peritoneal cavity during laparoscopic procedures.

Veress needle is used for the induction of pneumoperitoneum as a technique of preference or when an open technique is considered challenging as in obese patients.

The Veress needle technique is a closed approach that involves the insertion and retraction of a 2-mm, sharp-tipped outer needle, which is followed by a hollow blunt-tipped needle sliding …

A Veress needle is held like a pencil by the surgeon who inserts it through the linea alba and peritoneum where a characteristic popping sensation is felt (figure 4).

A spring loaded inner stylet with visual and audible placement indicators provide surgeon assurance during the blind insertion and shields the needle tip once it passes through the …

Feb 13, 2025 · The Veress needle is a specialized medical instrument widely used in laparoscopic (minimally invasive) surgeries to establish a pneumoperitoneum—a controlled inflation of the …

Apr 29, 2025 · The Veress needle is a pivotal tool in minimally invasive surgery, particularly for establishing pneumoperitoneum during laparoscopic procedures. Its use enhances surgical …

Lama Surgical Instruments’ Veress Needle is the first step in laparoscopic procedures that assists surgeons in inflating the abdominal cavities. It assists surgeons in preparing the …

“The LaparoLightTM Veress Needle addresses the pressing need for an illuminated visual placement indicator to enhance current safety protocols while providing the surgeon …