Vol. 9, Issue 1, Part D (2025)

Intraperitoneal drains continue to be placed after major abdominal surgeries. The purpose of this is to prevent fluid collection in the dependent area of the peritoneal cavity. This continues to be a topic of debate with no consensus as yet. Abdominal drains by themselves can cause a multitude of complications. Herniation occurring at the site of drain insertion is a rare complication necessitating skillful surgical dissection and treatment. A case of drain site herniation in a 47-year-old patient who had undergone an open transabdominal hysterectomy is presented. Open meticulous layered dissection and placement of the mesh was performed. Post-operative recovery was uneventful. The advantages and disadvantages of abdominal drain is discussed.