INTRODUCTION We aimed to report the outcomes of inguinal hernia repair performed at Tan Tock Seng Hospital and compare them with those performed at dedicated hernia centres. METHODS We retrospectively analysed the medical records and telephone interviews of 520 patients who underwent inguinal hernia repair in 2010. RESULTS The majority of the patients were male (498 [95.8%] men vs. 22 [4.2%...

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES A Spigelian hernia is a rare type of hernia that occurs through a defect in the anterior abdominal wall adjacent to the linea semilunaris. Estimation of its incidence has been reported as 0.12% of all abdominal wall hernias. Traditionally, the method of repair has been an open approach. Herein, we discuss a series of laparoscopic repairs. METHODS Case series and revi...

INTRODUCTION Vesicovaginal fistula is a rare disease with great impact for the patients. Laparoscopic repair can be an interesting option in selected cases with goods results but few experience is reported. OBJECTIVES Detailed demonstration of our laparoscopic vesicovaginal fistula repair technique. Initial results for ten patients are provided Methods: We treated all cases by the same techni...

OBJECTIVE To describe the preferences of general surgeons across Canada with respect to hernia repair technique. DESIGN A survey by mailed questionnaire. PARTICIPANTS All 1452 fellows of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada currently holding a certificate in general surgery. INTERVENTION Two mailings of the survey: the first in December 1996, the second to nonrespondents...

PURPOSE In the early 1990's laparoscopic hernioplasty gained popularity worldwide. Thereafter, laparoscopic surgeons have attempted to improve cosmesis using single port surgery. This study aims to introduce and assess the safety and feasibility of single port laparoscopic total extraperitoneal (TEP) hernia repair with a nearly-scarless umbilical incision. METHODS Sixty three single port lapa...

Vaginal evisceration following hysterectomy occurs predominately in postmenopausal patients. Laparotomic repair is most common. This case of a 17-year-old patient with postcoital vaginal evisceration represents the first reported laparoscopic repair in a premenopausal patient with intact pelvic organs.

Objective: This article will review the controversies and prevailing views that deal with the vexing questions of “what is the optimal time of repair” that delivers the best long-term outcome following laparoscopic surgery injury of bile duct system. Materials and methods: Literature review conducted using Google search engine and HighWire press, using keywords, like bile duct injuries, timing ...

Background We aimed to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of RHR's efficiency safety, in addition comparison between open laparoscopic techniques. Methods A literature was conducted from 2000 2020 including studies reporting on their centre's outcomes for robotic hernial repairs. conducted. For continuous data, Mantel–Haenszel chi-squares test used inverse variance dichotomous data. ...

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Rectal prolapse is often repaired laparoscopically, frequently with the use of reinforcement material. Both synthetic and biologically derived materials reduce recurrence rate compared to primary suture repair. Synthetic mesh introduces potential complications such as mesh erosion, fibrosis, and infection. Urinary bladder matrix (UBM) represents a biologically derived ...

Background: Inguinal hernia is a common problem, Obese patients are prone to developing abdominal wall hernias. This study aimed to compare the early outcomes after laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) repair and open (preperitoneal polypropylene mesh) inguinal hernia repair in overweight and obese patients. Methods & Patients: The study was conducted at Department of Surgery, King ...