**6. Port position**

The position of SIPES port may be different depending on many factors like choice of surgeon, type of surgery, and the age of the patient. The different locations commonly used are:

1.Omega-shaped incision made around the upper half of umbilicus.


The author prefers trans-umbilical incision as its ideal to prevent any visible scar, easy access, and quick closure with no port site hernia. In pediatric it gives opportunity to repair the umbilical hernia.
