One trocar laparoscopic placement of peritoneal shunt for hydrocephalus: A simplified technique

Clin Neurol Neurosurg. 2006 Sep;108(6):580-2. doi: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2005.03.014. Epub 2005 Jun 20.

Abstract

Peritoneal catheter placement for the treatment of hydrocephalus can nowadays be performed laparoscopically. We report our experience using a single trocar technique, with emphasis to a modification applied especially for the obese patients.

MeSH terms

  • Abdomen / surgery
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Catheters, Indwelling
  • Humans
  • Hydrocephalus / complications
  • Hydrocephalus / surgery*
  • Laparoscopy*
  • Length of Stay
  • Middle Aged
  • Obesity / complications
  • Obesity / surgery
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt / methods*