Hasson cannula
Pronunciation: has′ŏn
Definition: a laparoscopic instrument for open (rather than blind needle insufflation) placement of the initial port. The Hasson has a blunt-tipped obturator instead of a sharp trocar and a balloon on the distal portion of the sheath to hold it in place.
Synonym(s): laparoscopic cannula
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