Port Site Complications

Dr Sunny Singh, Dr Devendra Kumar, Dr Mrityunjai Kumar

Abstract: Aim: To determine port site complications in laparoscopic cholecystectomy and laparoscopic appendicectomy. Methods: It is a case series of 100 laparoscopic operations which was done between during November 2021 to October 2022.Inclusion criteria: patient undergoing cholecystectomy, appendicectomy giving consent. Exclusion criteria: previous abdominal scar, immunocompromised. Results: Total 100 cases were studied, complications found were total 6 in which Port site bleeding were 3 of which two was managed intraoperatively, and for one patient bleeding was stopped next day with no intraperitoneal collection, Port site infection were 2, Port site hernia only one. Conclusion: Laparoscopic operations should be done in sterile environment to reduce complications with proper antiseptic painting and draping.Meticulous surgical technique and experience of the surgeon can also minimize complications.

Keywords: port site complication, laparoscopiccholecystectomy, laparoscopic appendicectomy