Diaphragmatic injury caused by an endo-retractor during laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Journal
Journal of Minimal Access Surgery
Journal Volume
12
Journal Issue
1
Pages
73-74
Date Issued
2016
Author(s)
Abstract
Endo-retractors are convenient devices for exposure and traction during minimally invasive surgery and are widely used in laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC). Complications associated with the use of this device are rare. We present a patient with symptomatic gallstones who underwent LC and developed a diaphragmatic laceration as a result of the inappropriate use of an endo retractor. Although the incidence of complications with endo retractors is low, this report indicates the potential risk of diaphragmatic injury while using the retractors for exposure and traction during minimally invasive surgery.
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Publisher
Medknow Publications
Type
journal article