Small bowel obstruction in a lateral trocar site following laparoscopic bariatric surgery

ConclusionTrocar site hernia is a rare complication of laparoscopic procedures, and one that can be minimized. Viscus entrapment in a port site hernia should be suspected during the post-operative period whenever the patient presents with abdominal distension, pain and vomiting since, particularly in the case of bariatric surgery, the findings on physical examination may be inconclusive, due to obesity.
Source: Hellenic Journal of Surgery - Category: Surgery Source Type: research