Emergency and elective laparoscopic repair of spigelian hernias: two case reports and a review of the literature.
Diagnosing spigelian hernias through physical examination can be particularly challenging. Increasingly, laparoscopy is being used to both confirm the diagnosis and carry out therapeutic repair. Here, we describe 2 cases of successful laparoscopic repair of spigelian hernias using an Endocatch assisted sutured technique. A review of the literature describing the role of laparoscopy in the management of spigelian hernia is also provided.
Leff
Daniel Richard
DR
Department of General Surgery, The Whittington Hospital NHS Trust, London, UK.
Hassell
Jane
J
Sufi
Pratik
P
Heath
Dugal
D
D017558:Elective Surgical Procedures; D004630:Emergencies; D005260:Female; D006555:Hernia, Ventral / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008875:Middle Aged; D017792:Surgical Stapling; D013536:Suture Techniques