UREKA: umbilical ring easy kannula access.

Background And Objectives: Standard techniques of laparoscopic access involve creating an abdominal wall defect and can result in complications. We describe the umbilical ring easy kannula access (UREKA) technique, evaluating safety and a decrease in complications related to port placement.

Methods: UREKA is performed via a supra- or infraumbilical incision followed by circumferential dissection of the umbilical stalk.