What does "Port sites" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.
"Port sites" in medicine refer to the small incisions or cuts that a surgeon makes on a patient's body during a type of surgery called laparoscopic surgery. This surgery is also known as keyhole surgery because it only requires small cuts instead of large ones. The surgeon inserts special tools and a camera through these port sites to perform the surgery. These small cuts heal faster and are less painful than larger incisions.
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