Trocar complications and technical aspects for prevention in laparoscopic hernia operation (TAPP and TPP)
Weiner, R.; Bockhorn, H.; Wagner, D.
Langenbecks Archiv für Chirurgie. Supplement. Kongressband. Deutsche Gesellschaft für Chirurgie. Kongress 114: 1114-1115
1997
ISSN/ISBN: 0942-2854 PMID: 9574350 Document Number: 479592
By comparing trocar-related complications in laparoscopic hernia repair in two series, we can demonstrate a lower rate of complications if blunt trocars were used. In 238 procedures using cutting trocars, we registered 2 major complications and 9% of local hematoma.