An Expanded Retrospective Review of Trocar Site Hernias in Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Patients

Abstract

Incisional hernias in dilating or optical access trocar sites are extremely rare in LGBP patients using trocars up to 12 mm, above the arcuate line. When found, they tend to be asymptomatic and at low risk for bowel strangulation. Routine closure of such fascial sites is likely unnecessary.