ArticleCanadian Urological Association journal = Journal de l'Association des urologues du Canada
On-table urethral catheterisation during laparoscopic appendicectomy: Is it necessary?
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- Bladder injury caused by a urachal remnant during laparoscopic ileocecal resection: A case report.International journal of surgery case reports · 2024Article
- Bladder injury during laparoscopic appendectomy: Detection, management, and learning point for surgical trainees.Surgery in practice and science · 2022Article
- Iatrogenic bladder injury from port insertion during laparoscopic appendicectomy.BMJ case reports · 2021Article
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Abstract
introductionLaparoscopic appendicectomy (LA) is the most commonly performed surgical emergency procedure. The aim of this study was to highlight a series of iatrogenic bladder injuries during LA and suggest a simple method of prevention.
methodsA retrospective review was carried out of all LA performed in a university teaching hospital over a two year period 2012-2013. Iatrogenic visceral injuries were identified and operative notes examined.
resultsDuring the study period 1124 appendicectomies were performed. Four iatrogenic bladder injuries occurred related to secondary trocar insertion. No patient was catheterised preoperatively. One of the injuries was identified intra-operatively, another in the early postoperative period where as two re-presented acutely unwell post-discharge from hospital. Three were repaired by laparotomy and one laparoscopically.
conclusionIatrogenic secondary trocar induced bladder injuries are a rare but preventable and potentially serious complication of LA. Urethral catheterisation during LA is a safe and simple method which can prevent this complication.
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