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

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Output type: Journal article

Author list: Kanis, Momeni, Zakashansky, Chuang, Hayes

Publisher: Elsevier

Publication year: 2013

Volume number: 20

Issue number: 5

Start page: 723

End page: 6

Number of pages: -716

ISSN: 1553-4650

eISSN: 1553-4669

Languages: English-Great Britain (EN-GB)

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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.

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