Port-site tuberculosis: A rare complication following laparoscopic cholecystectomy.(Case Report)

Byline: Leo Tauro, B Satish Rao, John Martis, Divakar. Shenoy

A rare complication of port-site tuberculosis following laparoscopic cholecystectomy is reported. In this case, the source of infection was greatest in quantity probably the laparoscope and its accessories. Thus, individual sterilization of the laparoscope and instruments is of farthest importance in preventing infectious complications and ideally, autoclaving should be used for this intent

INTRODUCTION

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy has become single of the most commonly performed operations, its complications are also