Frequency of Port Site Wound Infection in Laparoscopic Surgery

Authors

  • Javaid Sajjad Hashmi, Muhammad Tariq Khan, Raheel Imam Qureshi, Abdul Rasheed Zai, Muhammad Hanif Memon, Khumair Asif

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs22163334

Keywords:

Laparoscopic surgery, Infection, Cholecystectomy, Frequency

Abstract

Objective: To find the frequency of port site wound infection in laparoscopic surgery.

Study Design: Retrospective study

Place and Duration of Study: Department of Surgery, Rahbar Medical & Dental College, Lahore from 1st October 2020 to 30th September 2021.

Methodology: One hundred cases of laparoscopic cholecystectomy were investigated. A standard protocol of National-Nosocomial Infections-Surveillance system as provided by CDC; was applied for identifying port site infection. Weeks assessment was initially done post 7 days of surgery in majority of patients and then after every 7 days for 4 weeks in those having port site infection formation. The demographic information was also documented using a well-designed questionnaire.

Results: The age of the patients was between 25-63 years with a mean age of 35.4±2.5 years. There were 52% females and 48% males. Out of the total cases of port site infection 83% cases had epigastric port site infection.

Conclusion: Laparoscopic surgery is associated with low risk of port site infection.

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Javaid Sajjad Hashmi, Muhammad Tariq Khan, Raheel Imam Qureshi, Abdul Rasheed Zai, Muhammad Hanif Memon, Khumair Asif. (2022). Frequency of Port Site Wound Infection in Laparoscopic Surgery. Pakistan Journal of Medical & Health Sciences, 16(03), 334. https://doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs22163334

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Vol. 16 No. 03 (2022): Pakistan Journal of Medical & Health Sciences

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