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dilating tip, bladeless and blunt, which can limit those complication risks. Let's take a closer look at the options and see how their design features might help protect patients.
• Bladed trocars move through abdominal tissue more easily. Smoother abdominal access can be safer, and although sharp blades are more likely to damage internal structures, the biggest worry is actually increased risk of adhesion formation because the blades slice through the fascia, which can hinder the post-op healing process.
The blades are sheathed until insertion into the patient's abdomen. Because of this, the sharps threat to staff is minimal to non-existent. (Reviewing trocar options and their approaches should still be part of
