Trocar sites

What does "Trocar 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.

Explanation

Trocar sites refer to the small incisions or holes made in a patient's body during a type of surgery called laparoscopic surgery. This surgery is often called "keyhole surgery" because it only requires small cuts. The trocar is a medical instrument used to create these holes. The surgeon then inserts other instruments through these sites to perform the surgery.

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