A laparoscopic trocar and facial closure system. A trocar having a shaft member and a pointed tip, a telescoping cannular assembly having a pair of sleeve members, a needle receptor assembly having another sleeve member that is positioned over the shaft member, a needle actuation mechanism with a needle actuation rod having a handle, a needle assembly, and a needle release mechanism. Also, embodiments include a body member, a C-shaped portion, a pair of wings and a pivotal deployment mechanism for deploying the wings.