Tag: Trocar injury

Laparoscopy is generally a safe and effective surgical procedure, with overall complication rates for most gynecologic procedures being between 0.2 and 18 percent. While most people focus on the most serious risks, the most common 'complication' of laparoscopy is actually the collection of minor, temporary symptoms patients experience post-procedure.

Statistically, studies show that major complications like bowel injury occur in roughly 0.13% of gynecologic laparoscopies, highlighting a significant but rare risk. This raises a crucial question for patient safety: Which organ is most frequently injured during laparoscopy?