Abstract
Laparoscopy is now a standard technique in pediatric surgery and urology. Unique complications
have been reported during port/instrument insertion and dissection, often relating
to issues of visibility or working space. Complications during specimen retrieval
are currently unreported. We describe our experience of 2 serious complications occurring
during attempted retrieval of a specimen through a port site at the end of the laparoscopic
procedure.
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Article info
Publication history
Accepted:
October 29,
2010
Received in revised form:
October 18,
2010
Received:
September 1,
2010
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