This study is looking at two different ways to enter the abdomen during laparoscopic (minimally invasive) gynecologic surgery: "blunt fascial abdominal entry" and "Veress needle abdominal entry." Researchers want to see which method leads to quicker "insufflation" (inflating the abdomen with gas) and successful entry, as well as how these methods affect complications and pain after surgery. You might be able to join if you are an adult woman having conventional laparoscopic surgery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center with a specific surgeon. You would be randomly assigned to one of the two entry techniques. The study aims to see if the blunt fascial entry technique is faster and just as safe as the Veress needle technique.

Study design

This is a single-center, single-blinded randomized controlled trial that will include 100 participants. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups.

What's involved

Not specified in the trial record.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

The primary outcomes, insufflation time and success upon peritoneal entry, are measured during the surgery itself.

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