LAPAROSCOPIC MANAGEMENT OF GOSSYPIBOMA MASQUERADING AS AN OVARIAN TUMOUR

Abstract

 Meticulous count of all surgical materials and instruments pre and post surgery by both the nursing staff and the surgeon/assistant.  Routine use of surgical textile material impregnated with a radiopaque marker  Thorough exploration of the abdominal quadrants and surgical site prior to abdominal closure  In emergency cases and when multiple teams are involved, only one person should be made responsible for the swab and instrument counts.