Learning curve estimation and insertion depth in Veress needle insertion using a conventional Veress needle and the VeressPlus™ needle
This study indicates that for novices, there is no learning curve for the VN+, when compared to VN. Moreover, in all cases, the insertion depths were significantly reduced (with more than 50%) while using the VN+ when compared to the VN.
Authors
- Sem Frederik Hardon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0876-0242)
- Tim Horeman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8527-4486)
- Jenny Dankelman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3951-2129)
- Christian Camenzuli (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8491-6061)
- David Cefai
- Roelf R. Postema (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1502-0904)
- Jean Calleja‐Agius (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6369-0297)
- Predrag Andrejevic
Institutions
- University of Malta (MT)
- Mater Dei Hospital (MT)
- Amsterdam University Medical Centers (NL)
- Atotech (United States) (US)
- Delft University of Technology (NL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Surgical Endoscopy
- Published
- 2025-10-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-025-12273-4
- Primary Topic
- Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Università ta' Malta
- Medical Delta