Device to Assist With Abdominal Access During Laparoscopic Surgery

Pilot Study to Establish Safety and Ease of Use of a TauTona Pneumoperitoneum Assist Device (TPAD) for Laparoscopic Surgery

The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and ease of use of a TauTona Pneumoperitoneum Assist Device (TPAD) to assist with obtaining peritoneal access with a Veress needle, and for placing a primary trocar, during laparoscopic surgery.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age >/= 18
• Scheduled for laparoscopic surgery
• Able to understand and willing to sign a written informed consent form

Exclusion Criteria:

• Age < 18
• Any situation where blind, peri-umbilical passage of a Veress needle is contraindicated.
• Any situation where patients have suspected or confirmed intra-abdominal adhesions involving the peri-umbilical abdominal wall.
• Any situation where patients have a suspected or confirmed umbilical hernia or peri-umbilical ventral hernia.
• Any situation where there is not intact, uncompromised skin of the peri-umbilical region where the device is to be placed.