WORLD JOURNAL OF ADVANCE
HEALTHCARE RESEARCH

Dr. Qasem K. Al Behadli* and Dr. Furat A. Aboodi

ABSTRACT

Background: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is one of the most widely performed surgical procedures. However, port site infection remains to be a rare complication that could negative impact the advantages of this surgery and increase the complications. Patients and Methods: This prospective study was carried out in ALKINDY TEACHING Hospital from July 2011 to February 2012. Over 8 months period, 54 low-risk patients undergoing elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy for symptomatic gall stone disease were included in this study. Data was collected on a forma designed to include demographic information, history, examination findings, risk factors, operative technique, complications and their management as well as follow up. Results: In this study 54 patients underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy in the study period, 51 (94.44%) were females and 3 (5.56%) were males. The mean age was 38 years (age group was between 16-60 years). Intra peritoneal Spillage of bile from gall bladder occurred in 16 patients (29.63%). Out of the 54 patients, 3 (5.56%) patients developed surgical site infection which was managed with regular local wound toilet and antibiotics. Drain insertion was significantly associated with development of wound infection. Conclusion: LC is an effective and safe procedure that was associated with a low incidence of port site infection. Drain was associated with infection in all cases. Therefore, in patients who need drain insertion, further attention should be stressed upon sterilization and other precautionary measures.