P Thamilselvam
Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia, malaysia
Title: Complications of laparoscopic surgery
Biography
Biography: P Thamilselvam
Abstract
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy and appendicectomy remains one of the most common laparoscopic surgeries being performed throughout the world in the present era. The advantages of laparoscopic surgery over open surgery have already been proven. Since the first documented laparoscopic cholecystectomy by Proffesor Muhe in 1985, over the years, it has become the gold standard for cholecystectomy. The advantages of laparoscopic surgery have been questioned recently due to reports of some complications inherent to the approach. These complications may be due to: Induction of pneumoperitoneum; insertion of trocars; use of thermal instruments and; lack of experience and expertise. Complications like bowel perforation and vascular injury may not be recognized intraoperatively and are the main cause of procedure specific morbidity and mortality related to laparoscopic surgery.