Abstract
Laparoscopy has become an essential tool for the gynecologist. Its use has dramatically increased, in part, because of technological advances, but also because of well-documented advantages over laparotomy in particular scenarios. Immediate recognition of a complication is essential for reducing morbidity and potential mortality. We report an inadvertent gastric injury during a diagnostic laparoscopy. A 36-year-old woman sustained a gastric perforation during the insertion of an umbilical 5-mm trocar. After the injury was recognized, the patient underwent exploratory laparotomy, and primary repair of the defect was performed. The patient had an uneventful postoperative recovery. Gastric injury is a rare complication of gynecologic laparoscopy. Identification of risk factors, the use of a nasogastric or orogastric tube to relieve any gastric dilatation before initiation of the procedure, and proper surgical technique may minimize such injuries.
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