LAPAROSCOPIC REPAIR OF PERFORATED URINARY BLADDER DURING LAPAROSCOPIC SUBTOTAL HYSTERECTOMY: CASE REPORT

Abstract

SUMMARY
Bladder injury with subsequent intra-operative laparoscopic repair during a laparoscopic subtotal
hysterectomy is reported. The injury was recognised intra-operatively. A successful laparoscopic
repair was undertaken using intra-corporeal sutures. The case is highlighted to report potential
complications of laparoscopic surgery and their management options. The possible mechanisms
of injury, prevention and the principles of management are discussed.