EC Paediatrics

Trocar site and drain site hernias are uncommon complications following laparoscopic procedures, especially in infants. Although herniation through 5 mm port sites is considered rare, neonates and young infants may be at increased risk due to their underdeveloped abdominal wall musculature. We present a rare case of herniation of appendix through a 5 mm trocar site subsequent to drain placement in a 3 months old infant following laparoscopic pyeloplasty for right sided pelviureteric junction (PUJ) obstruction.

 Keywords: Appendiceal Herniation; Trocar Site Complications; Prolapse at Drain Site

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