Richter port site hernia as cause of acute bowel obstruction after laparoscopic gastric bypass: A case report

Abstract

Introduction: Early post-operative small bowel obstruction is challenging. After laparoscopic surgery, port site herniation and herniation through a peritoneal defect into the preperitoneal space should be considered as causes of early post-operative small bowel obstruction. Case Report: A 36-year-old female developed early post-operative small bowel obstruction due to port-site Richter hernia after laparoscopic gastric bypass managed by diagnostic laparoscopy. Conclusion: Early post-operative small bowel obstruction should always be suspected and diagnosed early in certain high risk procedures.