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Laparoscopic Hernia Repair

Scottish Medical Journal, 2008
The laparoscope was first invented in the early 20th century. The first laparoscopic hernia repair was in 1990. Despite almost 20 years of laparoscopic hernia repair experience, open hernia surgery remains the main stay of hernia surgery today. This review looks at current evidence and guidelines on the use of laparoscopic hernia repair surgery.
G H, Tse, A C, de Beaux
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Repairing perineal hernia

American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2007
The patient's pelvic structures repeatedly shifted out of place. Her physicians found a fix that helped.
Caroline A, Conner   +2 more
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Parastomal Hernia Repair

Journal of Long-Term Effects of Medical Implants, 2010
Parastomal hernias remain a daunting challenge to general and colorectal surgeons. Their unique anatomy and alteration of abdominal wall mechanics contribute to a significant recurrence rate and associated morbidity in repair. Recent advances in synthetic and biologic meshes, as well as refinement of laparoscopic surgical techniques, may offer ...
John G, Linn, Dean J, Mikami
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Inguinal Hernia Repair

Journal of Perioperative Practice, 2007
In excess of 100,000 inguinal hernia repairs are performed in the UK each year (Devlin & Kingsnorth 1998). It is the most commonly performed general surgical procedure and is routinely undertaken in patients receiving local anaesthesia in the day case setting.
Martin, Kurzer   +2 more
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Laparoscopic Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair

Surgical Endoscopy, 2002
Adult-congenital diaphragmatic hernias and chronic traumatic diaphragmatic hernias are uncommon entities that are often technically challenging to repair. There is growing experience with a minimal access approach to these defects.We reviewed the English-language literature using a MEDLINE search for "diaphragmatic hernia" and "laparoscopy."We found 19
D S, Thoman, T, Hui, E H, Phillips
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Laparoscopic Paraesophageal Hernia Repair

Surgical Innovation, 2001
The term paraesophageal hernia is described as a herniation of the gastric fundus through the open hiatus into the thoracic cavity while the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) remains in its normal anatomic position. This is considered a rolling esophageal hernia (Type II), and it is the least commonly encountered hiatal hernia.
M E, Freeman, R A, Hinder
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Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair

Surgical Clinics of North America, 2023
The laparoscopic approach to ventral hernia repair is a safe and effective approach for both elective and emergent repair. The preoperative technical considerations include assessment of incarceration and potential for extensive adhesiolysis, size of defect, and atypical hernia locations.
Alexandra, Hernandez, Rebecca, Petersen
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Incisional hernia repair

Surgical Clinics of North America, 2003
Incisional ventral hernias are a common problem encountered by surgeons, with over 100,000 repairs being performed annually in the United States. Although many predisposing factors for incisional ventral hernia are patient-related, some factors such as type of primary closure and materials used may reduce the overall incidence of incisional ventral ...
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Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair

Surgical Clinics of North America, 2008
The safest and most effective inguinal hernia repair (laparoscopic versus open mesh) is being debated. As the authors point out, the former accounts for the minority of hernia repairs performed in the United States and around the world. The reasons for this are a demonstration in the literature of increased operative times, increased costs, and a ...
Mark C, Takata, Quan-Yang, Duh
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Femoral hernia repair

Surgical Clinics of North America, 2003
Femoral hernia repair has a long history. In the nineteenth century, simple closure of the femoral orifice by the femoral approach was favored. Such renowned surgeons as Bassini, Marcy, and Cushing authored papers about the femoral approach to femoral hernia. The recurrence rate was so high, however, that it was replaced by the inguinal approach.
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