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Abstract:

Formation of a post-operative trocar site hernia (TSH) is a serious complication of laparoscopic surgery with an incidence of 1.5%–1.8%, and may necessitate emergent surgical correction in the case of bowel strangulation. Many contributing factors increase the risk of this complication, and various surgical devices have been developed to help prevent post-operative TSH formation. Bladeless trocars with radially expanding technology have been shown to decrease the incidence of post-operative TSH. Various port site closure devices are also available on the market, which assist in closing the fascia, thus decreasing the risk of this complication. In this article, we will review the use of these devices and their potential to reduce post-operative TSH formation.

Authors:

Emad Mikhail, MD, Assistant Professor, Division of General Obstetrics and Gynecology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology , University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, Florida, Stuart Hart, MD, FACOG, FACS, Director, Tampa Bay Research and Innovation Center (TBRIC), Director, USF Center for the Advancement of Minimally-Invasive Pelvic Surgery (CAMPS) , Division of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology , USF Health Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation (CAMLS), University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, Florida

PMID:  24700212

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