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Tuesday 18 June 2013

Port Site Infection

 The Port Sites


Port Site Infection
The Commonest Organism Causing Port Site Infection Following Laparoscopic Procedures is Atypical Mycobacteria.
Hence the treatment recommended for Port Site Infection is Anti Tuberculosis Treatment.
How to prevent the Port Site Infection?
Port Site Infection can be prevented by following strict sterilization of the laparoscopic instruments.  

Port Site Hernia
Port site hernia is the hernia occurring through the large port sites like 10mm Ports.
How to prevent Port Site Hernia?
Port Site Hernia is prevented by proper closure of the Anterior Rectus or the Linea Alba with Poly propylene suture material.

Port Site Recurrence
Port Site Recurrence of malignancy after a laparoscopic procedure can occur if adequate precautions are not taken.
How to prevent Port Site Recurrence?
Port Site Recurrence can be avoided by using an ‘Endo Bag’ for the retrieval of the specimen.



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