A Study of Port Site Complications after Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy at Tertiary Care Hospital in Western Rajasthan

Abstract

Background: Port site complications though rare, shall be evaluated and studied so as to improve the quality of healthcare. Materials and Methods: This prospective study was conducted in the Department of General Surgery, Sardar Patel Medical College & P.B.M. Hospital, Bikaner, Rajasthan. 100 patients of all age group and both sexes with symptomatic cholelithiasis undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy during 12 months period (Jan. 2017 – Dec. 2017) were analysed for any operative and post-operative complications at port sites with 3 months follow up from date of operation. Result: Out of 100 patients studied only 1 patient presented with port site hernia in the follow up and 3 patients presented with port site infection. Conclusion- Laparoscopic surgery is a safe and effective procedure with low complication rates.

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Mohammad Salim

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Mohammad Salim (2018). A Study of Port Site Complications after Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy at Tertiary Care Hospital in Western Rajasthan. International Journal of Medical Science and Innovative Research (IJMSIR), 3(3), 353-356. https://europub.co.uk./articles/-A-502569