Pseudomyxoma peritonei.

Pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP) is an uncommon "borderline malignancy" generally arising from a perforated appendiceal epithelial tumour. Optimal treatment involves a combination of cytoreductive surgery (CRS) with heated intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC). Controversy persists regarding the pathological classification and its prognostic value.

Respect for the laparoscopic port site: lessons in diagnosis, management, and prevention of port-site hernias following laparoscopic colorectal surgery.

Aim: The aim of this study was to review the incidence, presentation, diagnosis, and management of early port-site hernias (PSHs) in a single consultant surgeon's laparoscopic colorectal practice.

Method: This work comprised a review of a prospectively maintained database to identify patients with a early PSH, with a subsequent review of the case notes.

Results: Overall, 401 laparoscopic colorectal procedures over a 64-month period were reviewed.