The use of optical trocars in abdominal entry among patients with obesity - A case series.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Bariatric and metabolic procedures are becoming more common worldwide and laparoscopic surgery is the primary method to perform these operations. Accessing the peritoneum remains a challenge in obese patients and this study aims to assess the safety of optical trocars in bariatric surgery.

Methods

A retrospective study was conducted on all patients that have undergone bariatric surgery in our center between the years of 2017-2019 to examine the method by which pneumoperitoneum was established. We studied the incidence and type of complications associated with creating pneumoperitoneum in obese patients, along with the rates of converting to an open procedure.

Results

A total of 821 patients underwent bariatric surgery in our center over the 3 year period.

SUBMITTER: Bucheeri MM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8390951 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature