title: Laparoscopic repair of ureterosciatic hernia.
abstract: 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. This represents the first report of laparoscopic repair of a ureterosciatic hernia.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Lahey Clinic Medical Center, Burlington, Massachusetts 01805, USA.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Gee
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Munson
authors.forename: J J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Smith
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D059685:Herniorrhaphy; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008875:Middle Aged; D012447:Sacrum; D014515:Ureteral Diseases / Q000601:surgery*