title: Emergency and elective laparoscopic repair of spigelian hernias: two case reports and a review of the literature.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of General Surgery, The Whittington Hospital NHS Trust, London, UK.
authors.forename: Daniel Richard
authors.initials: DR
authors.lastname: Leff
authors.forename: Jane
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Hassell
authors.forename: Pratik
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Sufi
authors.forename: Dugal
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Heath
mesh_terms: 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