Five-millimeter balloon trocar site herniation: report of two cases and review of literature. uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • Trocar site herniation is a well-known potential complication of minimally invasive surgery. We present the cases of two herniations after use of 5-mm non-bladed balloon trocars. In both patients, surgical management was required, with no subsequent sequelae to date. The hernias were attributed to excessive fascial stretching and compression by the balloon. We recommend full-thickness closure of 5-mm ports if a balloon is used or if there was extensive intraoperative manipulation.

publication date

  • May 25, 2013

Research

keywords

  • Hernia, Ventral
  • Laparoscopy
  • Surgical Instruments

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 84883783172

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1016/j.jmig.2013.04.012

PubMed ID

  • 23714747

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 20

issue

  • 5