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Despite the recent demonstration that vascular lesions occur significantly more frequently in patients having closed rather than ``open'' laparoscopy, there never has been a published case report of injury to the great vessels associated with the open technique of initial access to the peritoneal cavity at laparoscopy. We present the first two such cases reported, along with a brief review of the literature related to such major vascular injuries (MVI) sustained at laparoscopy. Lacking appreciation of aortic anatomy and intraoperative technical factors contribute to the occurrence of these injuries. Delayed diagnosis and management contribute to poor outcomes. Secondary injury frequently is associated with MVI at laparoscopy.
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Received: 1 December 1998/Accepted: 26 March 1999
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Hanney, R., Carmalt, H., Merrett, N. et al. Use of the Hasson cannula producing major vascular injury at laparoscopy. Surg Endosc 13, 1238–1240 (1999). https://doi.org/10.1007/PL00009630
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