Port site metastasis of B-cell lymphoma: a first occurrence or an underreported complication?
Publication/Presentation Date
12-1-2007
Abstract
Minimally invasive techniques have been accepted as safe and reliable in the work-up of patients with lymphoproliferative disorders. As the oncologic indications of laparoscopy expand, many authors have raised concerns regarding the occurrence of port site metastases after minimally invasive procedures for a multiform array of neoplastic diseases. A review of the existing literature demonstrates no mention of port site occurrence following staging laparoscopy for malignant hematologic disorders. We report the first case of port site metastasis after diagnostic laparoscopy in a patient with large B-cell lymphoma. As these procedures become more common, we may be exposed to the increasing numbers of patients with this clinical presentation. A clear knowledge of the technical steps to minimize risk of port site metastasis is mandatory for any advanced laparoscopic surgeon.
Volume
17
Issue
6
First Page
554
Last Page
555
ISSN
1530-4515
Published In/Presented At
Palazzo, F., Kaulback, K. R., Wagner, J. L., Lindenbaum, G. A., & Cohen, M. J. (2007). Port site metastasis of B-cell lymphoma: a first occurrence or an underreported complication?. Surgical laparoscopy, endoscopy & percutaneous techniques, 17(6), 554–555. https://doi.org/10.1097/SLE.0b013e318136e467
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
18097323
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article