Symptomatic port-site hernia associated with a non-bladed trocar after laparoscopic live-donor nephrectomy

J Endourol. 2003 Sep;17(7):493-4. doi: 10.1089/089277903769013649.

Abstract

We describe what appears to be the first case of a port-site hernia at the site of insertion of a 10-mm non-bladed trocar, which was discovered 4 days after laparoscopic live-donor nephrectomy. We now close all 10-mm port sites in adults and all 5-mm port sites in children; this can be done easily using the Carter-Thomason device.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Hernia / diagnostic imaging
  • Hernia / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Kidney Transplantation*
  • Laparoscopy
  • Middle Aged
  • Nephrectomy*
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Surgical Instruments / adverse effects*
  • Tissue Donors
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed