Incisional hernia in a 5 mm laparoscopic port site incision.
Herniation of omentum or bowel through laparoscopic incision sites is uncommon. Herniations through 5 mm ports sites are very rare, with less than a handful described in the literature. Undoubtedly however, with the increasing interest.
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The Women's Institute--endosurgery, Mater Misercardiae Hospital, St Leonards, New South Wales, Australia.
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D005260:Female; D006555:Hernia, Ventral / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009852:Omentum; D013529:Surgical Wound Dehiscence / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D014550:Urinary Incontinence, Stress / Q000601:surgery; D014596:Uterine Prolapse / Q000601:surgery