The following shall be in addition to risks and hazards of the same surgery when done as an open procedure.
- (1) Damage during introduction of trocar to adjacent intra-abdominal structures (e.g., organs, blood vessels, or other vital tissues) and potential need for additional surgery.
- (2) Trocar site complications (e.g., hematoma/bleeding, leakage of fluid, or hernia formation).
- (3) Air embolus (bubble causing heart failure or stroke).
- (4) Postoperative pneumothorax (collapsed lung).
- (5) Subcutaneous emphysema (air in between skin layers).
- (6) Change during the procedure to an open procedure.
- (7) If cancer is present, may increase the risk of the spread of cancer.
Source Note:The provisions of this §602.19 adopted to be effective December 26, 2023, 48 TexReg 7985.