Port site hernia in laparoscopic surgery: Way to prevent it

ConclusionThe incidence of PSH in a range of laparoscopic procedures varies. There is a rising incidence of PSH following laparoscopic colorectal, and bariatric surgeries as larger size ports are used quite often in those cases. The incidence of PSH following laparoscopic appendectomy and laparoscopic cholecystectomy can be minimized taking the predisposing factors into consideration and by adopting a easier modification of conventional technique.

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Source: Hellenic Journal of Surgery - October 31, 2016 Category: Surgery Source Type: research