Cosmetic outcomes of infraumbilical, supraumbilical, and transumbilical entry routes in laparoscopic surgery.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The aim of the present study was to determine which of the umbilical entry routes for intraperitoneal access has a better cosmetic result.

Material and methods

This was a prospective study (Canadian Task Force classification II-1). In total, 105 patients who underwent laparoscopic surgery were included. A vertical or transverse umbilical incision is appropriately made for the trocar to be inserted, and an infraumbilical, supraumbilical, or transumbilical route was preferred for initial intraperitoneal access. Demographic data of patients, body mass indices, entry point of the trocars (infraumbilical-transumbilical-supraumbilical), type of incision (vertical-transverse), duration of the operation, and scar properties at postoperative week 12 were prospectively colle

SUBMITTER: Senturk MB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6340657 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature