Fig. 1From: Closed entry technique for the laparoscopic management of adnexal mass during pregnancyVeress needle vs. Tuohy needle. Note the smaller dimensions of the epidural needle (right), being shorter and thinner than the Veress needle (left). A magnified image of each needle tip can be seen in the top right corner, showing the blunted tip of the Tuohy needleBack to article page