title: Endoscopic patch repair of inguinal hernia in a female patient.
abstract: This is a photographically well documented case report of endoscopic patch repair of an inguinal hernia in a female patient. The surgical steps as well as the repair materials are described in detail. Patch repair of abdominal hernias is a promising new application of minimally invasive endoscopic surgery.
authors.affiliation: Abteilung Frauenheilkunde im Zentrum Operative Medizin I, Christian-Albrechts-Universität, Kiel, Federal Republic of Germany.
authors.forename: L W
authors.initials: LW
authors.lastname: Popp
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004388:Dura Mater; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D006552:Hernia, Inguinal / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D013536:Suture Techniques