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

• Published in: Surgical laparoscopy, endoscopy & percutaneous techniques Vol. 19; no. 4; p. e152
• Main Authors: Leff, Daniel Richard, Hassell, Jane, Sufi, Pratik, Heath, Dugal
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.08.2009
• Subjects: Elective Surgical Procedures; Emergencies; Female; Hernia, Ventral - surgery; Humans; Laparoscopy; Middle Aged; Surgical Stapling; Suture Techniques

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...