A simple technique of inserting an intra-abdominal drain in laparoscopic surgery.
OBJECTIVE
We describe a simple technique for introducing any size of intra-abdominal drain in laparoscopy through a 3-5 mm port site without any of the drawbacks of other techniques practiced.


METHODS
Setting is usually of a conventional laparoscopic surgery with various ports positioned depending on the procedure performed. At the end of theprocedure a 5 mm port site cannula is usually chosen to 'pull in' an intra-abdominal drain by railroading, under vision.


RESULTS
Railroading method of insertion of intra-abdominal drain in laparoscopy is always successful with no failure rate and no associated complications.


CONCLUSIONS
When indicated, this is the simplest method of inserting an intra-abdominal drain after laparoscopic surgery.
Department of Surgery, Sultan Qaboos Hospital, Post Box: 98, Salalah, Postal Code: 211, Sultanate of Oman.
Vishwanath
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Golash