Diagnostic Laparoscopy Flashcards
1
Q
Frequent risks of diag lap
A
Wound bruising Shoulder tip pain Wound gaping Wound infection Wound bleeding
2
Q
Serious risks of diag lap ( 1 : 1000 )
A
Damage to organ ( 15% of bowel damage is diagnosed days later)
Failure to gain entry
Wound hernia
Death: 8/100 000
Anaesthetic risk