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Laparoscopic Paraesophageal Hernia Repair

Surgical Laparoscopy, Endoscopy & Percutaneous Techniques, 2013
The last 2 decades have witnessed a revolution in the treatment of patients with paraesophageal hernia (PEH). Nowadays, the laparoscopic repair with fundoplication is considered as the primary treatment modality in most academic centers for symptomatic patients. Three findings have clearly emerged: (1) this procedure is technically demanding; (2) it is
Marco E, Allaix, Marco G, Patti
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Laparoscopic Repair of Paraesophageal Hernia

Endoscopy, 2001
Surgical repair of paraesophageal hernia is mandatory, due to the risk of severe complications, and it can be accomplished via the laparoscopic route. This study presents the results of laparoscopic repair of paraesophageal hernia combined with anterior hemifundoplication.During a two-year period, ten consecutive patients with paraesophageal hernia ...
H, Athanasakis, A, Tzortzinis, J, Tsiaoussis, J S, Vassilakis, E, Xynos   +4 more
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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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Laparoscopic repair of inguinal hernia

Medical Journal of Australia, 1994
To present the outcome of 123 groin hernias treated laparoscopically between July 1991 and October 1993, and to discuss the advantages of preperitoneal hernia repair with mesh.Data for each patient were collected prospectively on a predetermined standard form.
P F, Catts, M, Aroney, J S, Indyk
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Laparoscopic repair of a Morgagni hernia

Surgical Endoscopy, 2000
Morgagni hernias are unusual diaphragmatic hernias which usually present in adulthood. They have traditionally been repaired through transabdominal or transthoracic approaches. The authors present a case of a laparoscopic repair of a Morgagni hernia in a 52-year-old female.
C J, Filipi, R E, Marsh, T J, Dickason, G C, Gardner   +3 more
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Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair

British Journal of Surgery, 1996
Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair may cause a revolution in general surgery if it proves to be the best treatment for inguinal hernia. Today there are several laparoscopic techniques that have been shown to be feasible. However, no information concerning long-term recurrence rates and cost-effectiveness is available.
M S, Liem, T J, van Vroonhoven
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Laparoscopic repair for groin hernias

Surgical Clinics of North America, 2003
So where do things stand in 2003? Laparoscopic herniorrhaphy appears to result in less postoperative pain (acute and chronic) and in a shorter convalescence and an earlier return to work, compared with the open repair. It can be performed safely and with a low recurrence rate.
Chad J, Davis, Maurice E, Arregui
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Laparoscopic Repair of Paracolostomy Hernia

Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques, 1999
Paracolostomy hernia is a common complication of stoma creation. Operative repair is indicated in about 15% of cases, through several surgical approaches. We describe a laparoscopic technique used to repair a large symptomatic paracolostomy hernia in a 69-year-old woman almost 20 years after abdominoperineal resection. The laparoscopic approach to such
A, Bickel, E, Shinkarevsky, A, Eitan
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Laparoscopic repair of strangulated hernias

Surgical Endoscopy And Other Interventional Techniques, 2005
Although laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal polypropylene (TAPP) hernia repair is now a recognized procedure for groin hernia repair in patients undergoing elective surgery, there is a scarcity of data on TAPP repair in emergency situations such as those involving strangulated hernias.Unless contraindicated, the authors' department considers ...
C. Rebuffat, A. Galli, S. M. Scalambra, F. Balsamo   +3 more
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Laparoscopic repair of lumbar hernias

Journal of the American College of Surgeons, 1998
Lumbar hernias are rare defects in the posterolateral abdominal wall that may be congenital or acquired. Repairing these defects is difficult by virtue of their location and the inherent weakness of the surrounding tissues. We report a series of seven patients who had their lumbar hernias repaired laparoscopically at two institutions.We retrospectively
M J, Arca, B T, Heniford, R, Pokorny, M A, Wilson, J, Mayes, M, Gagner   +5 more
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