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It is well known that spilled gallstones may occur as a complication during laparoscopic cholecystectomy. We present herein the case of a patient in whom intra-abdominal gallstone spillage was found during repair of an incisional hernia at the umbilical trocar port site 3 months after a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. We describe this case and present a review of the recent literature to stress the importance of preventing stone spillage and retrieving any stones that are spilled into the abdomen.
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Received: April 19, 1999 / Accepted: May 30, 2000
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Ok, E., Sözüer, E. Intra-Abdominal Gallstone Spillage Detected During Umbilical Trocar Site Hernia Repair After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: Report of a Case. Surg Today 30, 1046–1048 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1007/s005950070032
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s005950070032