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Surgical instrument · Cutting & Dissecting

Veress Needle

Official Updated Jun 2, 2025
Also calledInsufflation needle
Veress Needle

A spring-loaded needle with a retractable blunt inner stylet and sharp outer cannula. Features a Luer-Lok connector with stopcock for gas insufflation.

Primary uses

Creates initial peritoneal access and establishes pneumoperitoneum by delivering CO₂ gas during laparoscopic procedures.

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