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Laparoscopic Lumbar Hernia Repair

The American Surgeon™, 2006
Lumbar hernias are rare clinical entities that often pose a challenge for repair. Because of the surrounding anatomy, adequate surgical herniorraphy is often difficult. Minimally invasive surgery has become an option for these hernias. Herein, we describe two patients with lumbar hernias (one with a recurrent traumatic hernia and one with an incisional
Atul K, Madan, Craig A, Ternovits, Karen E, Speck, F Elizabeth, Pritchard, David S, Tichansky   +4 more
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Laparoscopic Paraesophageal Hernia Repair

Journal of Laparoendoscopic Surgery, 1992
Paraesophageal hernias frequently present in an elderly population. Laparoscopic repair was performed in two patients. Each patient had an uncomplicated postop course with complete relief of their symptoms. The surgical technique utilized is presented. Laparoscopic paraesophageal hernia repair offers an alternative procedure to a group of patients who ...
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Laparoscopic repair of a Morgagni hernia

Surgical Endoscopy, 1994
Laparoscopic repair of a diaphragmatic hernia through the right sternocostal foramen of Morgagni in an obese 42-year-old man is described. The indications for surgery were symptoms of strain-induced dyspnea and tightness in the chest. The technique was carried out by incorporating a marlex mesh into the defect and fixing it in place with hernia staples.
H G, Rau, H M, Schardey, V, Lange
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Laparoscopic repair of a colonoscopic perforation

Surgical Endoscop, 1997
We report a case of laparoscopic repair of a diagnostic colonoscopic perforation. No other such reports were noted in the literature. The management of colonoscopic perforations has become controversial. Operative vs nonoperative treatment is continually debated. The morbidity of operative management is significant.
M A, Velez, D S, Riff, J M, Mule
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Laparoscopic Repair of Vesicouterine Fistula

Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery, 2012
Vesicouterine fistulae are the least common type of urogenital fistulae found in women and are often the result of inadvertent bladder injury at the time of cesarean delivery. Few case reports exist on the management and repair of these fistulae.A 41-year-old woman with a history of three cesarean deliveries with persistent urinary incontinence who ...
Cecile A, Unger, Sarah L, Cohen, Jon I, Einarsson, Abraham N, Morse   +3 more
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Laparoscopic parastomal hernia repair

Hernia, 2007
Management of the parastomal hernia represents a common clinical dilemma for both the surgeon and patient. Once established, these defects are notoriously difficult to treat. Although most parastomal hernias can be managed nonoperatively, approximately 30% will require intervention secondary to complications such as obstruction, pain, bleeding, poorly ...
R O, Craft, K L, Huguet, E C, McLemore, K L, Harold   +3 more
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Laparoscopic repair of ureterosciatic hernia

Urology, 1999
Ureterosciatic herniation is a rare benign event that can mimic diverticulosis or irritable bowel syndrome. This entity has been managed by a number of open surgical techniques. Laparoscopic repair of this entity enabled us to identify the defect, interpose mesh, and obliterate the hernia defect with minimal morbidity.
J, Gee, J L, Munson, J J, Smith
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LAPAROSCOPIC INGUINAL HERNIA REPAIR

Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery, 1995
Between March 1991 and May 1994, 444 laparoscopic inguinal hernia repairs were undertaken in 375 patients: 386 transperitoneal and 58 extraperitoneal. During a follow‐up period of 20.5 months (range 1–38) there have been three recurrences at 6, 7 and 12 months, all direct and all after transperitoneal repair.
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Laparoscopic repair of a cholecystoduodenal fistula

Surgical Endoscopy, 1991
The following case report describes the laparoscopic repair of a cholecystoduodenal fistula that was noted incidentally during a laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
M, Velez, J, Mule, J, Brandon, L, Kannegieter   +3 more
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Laparoscopic Repair of Chylous Ascites

Journal of Urology, 2004
A 44-year-old female underwent hand assisted laparoscopic left donor nephrectomy. The procedure was uneventful and the kidney was successfully transplanted into the biological son. The initial postoperative period was unremarkable. The patient was discharged home on postoperative day 2. She complained of nausea and lack of appetite after discharge from
Brian, Geary, Brian, Wade, Wyatt, Wollmann, Rizk, El-Galley   +3 more
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