Emergency and elective laparoscopic repair of spigelian hernias: two case reports and a review of the literature

Diagnosing spigelian hernias through physical examination can be particularly challenging. Increasingly, laparoscopy is being used to both confirm the diagnosis and carry out therapeutic repair. Here, we describe 2 cases of successful laparoscopic repair of spigelian hernias using an Endocatch assis...

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Published inSurgical laparoscopy, endoscopy & percutaneous techniques Vol. 19; no. 4; p. e152
Main Authors Leff, Daniel Richard, Hassell, Jane, Sufi, Pratik, Heath, Dugal
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.08.2009
Subjects
Elective Surgical Procedures
Emergencies
Female
Hernia, Ventral - surgery
Humans
Laparoscopy
Middle Aged
Surgical Stapling
Suture Techniques
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Summary:Diagnosing spigelian hernias through physical examination can be particularly challenging. Increasingly, laparoscopy is being used to both confirm the diagnosis and carry out therapeutic repair. Here, we describe 2 cases of successful laparoscopic repair of spigelian hernias using an Endocatch assisted sutured technique. A review of the literature describing the role of laparoscopy in the management of spigelian hernia is also provided.
ISSN:1534-4908
DOI:10.1097/SLE.0b013e3181aabe1c