Muhammad Sajid Hameed Ansari, Malik Nazar Fareed, Uzair Karim Qaisrani.
Determine the Complications of Modified Open Procedure of Umbilical Camera Port Placement in patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy.
Pak J Med Health Sci Jan ;14(2):322-3.

Aim: To examine the intra-operative and post-operative complications of modified open method of umbilical camera port insertion in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Study design: Descriptive/Observational study. Place and duration: Department of Surgery, DG Khan Medical College Dera Ghazi Khan from 1st January, 2018 to 31 st December 2019. Methods: One hundred and fifty patients of both genders undergoing lap cholecystectomy were enrolled in this study. Patient`s demographics details were recorded after taking written consent. All patients received modified open procedure of umbilical camera port insertion. Intra-operative and postop complications were examined. Results: There were 110(73.33%) females and 40(26.67%) males. 18(12%) patients had ages 20 to 30 years, 48(32%) had ages 31 to 40 years, 64(42.67%) patients had ages 41 to 50 years and 20(13.33%) patients had ages above 50 years. None of patient had any intra-operative complications (viscera or vessels). 4(2.67%) patients found to have port site infection and 2(1.33%) patients had developed port site hernia. Conclusion: Modified open method for umbilical camera port placement in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy is safe and effective with fewer complications.

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