Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair--an unusual complication.
Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair is associated with minimal postoperative pain, quicker return to normal activities, and very low recurrence rates. We describe an unusual complication after a laparoscopic total extraperitoneal repair.
Nzewi
Emeka
E
Department of Surgery, St Michaels Hospital, Dun Laoghaire Co, Dublin, Ireland. emekanzewi@yahoo.com
Elgilani
Faysal
F
Duignan
Joseph
J
D000368:Aged; D006465:Hemoperitoneum / Q000209:etiology*; D016558:Hemostasis, Endoscopic; D006552:Hernia, Inguinal / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male