A Prospective Analysis of Port Site Complications in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

Port site complications following elective surgery are rare and port site infections remain the most common short long term complications. The study was conducted to analyze port site complications occurring in patients undergoing Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy for symptomatic cholelithiasis. Ninety patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy were recruited to the study. Patients were followed for one year after surgery and port sites were examined for any complication. Out of ninety patients, only three developed port site infections. No case of port site bleeding, discharge and hernia were reported in follow-up period. The results were insignificant as complication was seen in only 3 patients. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a safe and effective procedure with low complication rates.