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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 REPAIR OF BLADDER INJURY

Obstetrics & Gynecology, 1990
This case report describes laparoscopic suturing for bladder repair. This technique affords the laparoscopic surgeon another means of managing a surgical complication without resorting to laparotomy.
H, Reich, F, McGlynn
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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 of Ureteral Transection

The Journal of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists, 2000
Injury to the ureter is a possible complication of laparoscopic surgery. Traditionally, it is repaired by laparotomy. During laparoscopic surgery for bilateral ovarian remnants in a 29-year-old woman, the left ureter was transected. The ureter was repaired by primary end-to-end anastomosis by laparoscopy.
P K, Tulikangas, J M, Goldberg, I S, Gill   +2 more
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Laparoscopic Repair of Colovesical Fistula

2008
Colovesical fistulae are uncommon complications of complex pelvic surgery, colonic diverticular disease or malignancy [1, 2]. The clinical presentation usually is storage lower urinary tract symptoms and pneumaturia. Evaluation includes CT cystography, cystoscopy and colonoscopy.
M. Ramalingam, K. Selvarajan, K. Senthil
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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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