Laparoscopic repair of spigelian hernias.
Spigelian hernias can be difficult to diagnose and localize before surgical exploration. Four patients with abdominal wall hernias underwent laparoscopic diagnosis and repair of their spigelian hernias. The laparoscopic approach affords an accurate appraisal of the defect and a direct means of repair. Extensive dissection was avoided, and recovery was prompt.
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Center for Hernia Repair, Fresno, California.
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006555:Hernia, Ventral / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013526:Surgical Mesh; D013536:Suture Techniques